Estonian Cryptocurrency Association Founded to Promote Crypto
Estonia. Estonia now has a cryptocurrency association. On Wednesday, November 5th, 2014, a group of 33 individuals and legal entities came together to create the Estonian Cryptocurrency Association or the Eesti Krüptoraha Liit in Estonian. The organization was founded with the main goals of developing cryptocurrency use in Estonia, participating in drawing up legislation, raising awareness about cryptocurrencies, and collaborating with individuals and other organizations both within Estonia and internationally. The Estonian Cryptocurrency Association aims to work in the public interest, so....
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