Digital Currencies a Silver Lining in the Dark Cloud of Greece's Economic Crisis

Digital Currencies a Silver Lining in the Dark Cloud of Greece's Economic Crisis

As the world watches nervously, Greece, under pressure from the European Central Bank, takes the serious step of imposing capital controls: Banks are closed, ATM withdrawals are limited and funds cannot be sent out of the country. Capital controls will be in place at least until July 7 after Sunday's citizens' referendum that will ask Greeks if they want....


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