Bitcoin Price Surpasses $300, Drops After Greek Bailout
The bitcoin price surpassed the $300 mark over the weekend reaching its highest level since 10th March at 15:00 (UTC), according to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index. Bitcoin's value reached $300.32 at 09:15 on 12th July, spiking to $313.77 at 14:45 on 12th July. Despite hovering over $300 throughout the whole of Sunday, the price dropped by 4.8% from $304.22 this morning (07:00) to $289.48. Emerging theories. Bitcoin has been touted as a safe haven asset during times of economic turmoil, which, according to some, has seen the digital currency gain increasing momentum in the wake of the....
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European leaders announced Monday morning that they had reached a deal meant to resolve Greece's debt crisis, The New York Times reports. The new bailout for Greece would involve both "serious reforms" and "financial support," said Donald Tusk, president of the European Council. Last week Greek voters issued a surprisingly loud and clear statement of support to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, and defiance to European authorities and the International Monetary Fund. In the referendum celebrated on July 5, the Greeks said no to the bailout deal proposed by the country's creditors. The....
Earlier this week, Greece became the first developed nation ever to default on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Negotiations with the European Union (EU) and the IMF are stalling, and Greek voters on Sunday rejected new bailout terms. On Monday, Greece closed its banks and imposed capital controls to prevent financial chaos after the breakdown of bailout talks. Banks and ATMs are still working on a very limited basis, which makes things difficult for families and pensioners. For businesses and entrepreneurs who depend on cross-border sales and imported goods or services, the....
The crisis in Greece is unfolding so fast that new breaking updates are being published every hour. Yesterday, Greece became the first developed nation ever to default on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hours after Greece missed the deadline for its repayment to the IMF, European ministers will meet to discuss the Greek request for a new bailout, BBC News reports. The Financial Times reports that Greek PM Alexis Tsipras seems ready to concede on most outstanding differences between his government and its international bailout creditors. According to a leaked letter sent late Tuesday....