Comedian Trevor Noah Regrets Not Investing in Bitcoin Early
South African comedian and entertainer Trevor Noah has expressed regret over not investing in Bitcoin (BTC) during its early days when it was practically “worth nothing.”
Noah, known for his role as the former host of The Daily Show, shared his sentiments during the Web Summit Qatar 2024 in Doha on February 26.
While discussing his passion for technology and the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence, Noah was asked about the biggest mistake he had ever made in his life.
“The biggest mistake I’ve ever made was not buying Bitcoin when it was nothing, that’s the biggest mistake I’ve made… it cost nothing at some point,” he responded.
He further acknowledged that another mistake was his failure to take the time to understand the cryptocurrency.
Trevor Noah has previously touched upon cryptocurrency and NFT trading during his tenure on The Daily Show.
He often humorously commented on the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin, the volatility of crypto prices, and significant market crashes, including the collapse of FTX.
In 2018, false rumors circulated claiming that Noah was leaving the show to pursue Bitcoin trading through an investment scheme called “Bitcoin Revolution South Africa,” but those articles have since been removed.
The Web Summit Qatar, a prominent tech conference, commenced on February 26 and will continue until February 29.
The event focuses on discussions surrounding fintech and artificial intelligence.
During the opening session, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, announced a significant investment of $1 billion by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in regional and international venture capital funds to support emerging technologies and
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