Algo Trading Scam Features Fabricated Stephen Hawking Endorsement

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The widespread deployment and spread of fake news and websites has been a characteristic trend of 2016, however a recent use of a fabricated Stephen Hawking interview may prove to be the most bizarre episode yet.

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A website impersonating CNN unveiled a false pitch by the world-renowned physics professor, who was depicted promoting an unregulated ultra-high risk trading site, according to a Buzzfeed report.

The website, cnn-trending.com, features an apparent interview with Mr. Hawking that details an advanced trading algorithm. While such code and algos are certainly in ... (read more)