“People are desperate for anything that can bring them instant wealth, but [cryptocurrencies] are very risky investments because the technology is new and unproven. You shouldn’t invest in stuff you don’t understand, and you shouldn’t be investing money that you can’t afford to lose. If you've been even slightly tempted to invest in digital currencies such as bitcoin, Ripple, or Etherium, you might want to listen to Warren Buffett. In a recent interview on CNBC, the investing guru said he feels almost certain that putting money in this market "will come to a bad ending."