It was a dream come true for many.In March this year, I was in Los Angeles to attend the inaugural Coin Summit, an event that brings together more than 200 bitcoiners, tech-savvy business people and enthusiasts.In the midst of the festivities, I decided to check into a US-based bank account, which I had opened with…
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Why Dominicans should consider bitcoin as an alternative currency
The Dominican Republic is one of the world’s poorest countries and is home to a thriving underground market for Bitcoin.With the country’s banking system still underdeveloped, bitcoin is becoming a more common alternative to local currency.Bitcoin is the digital currency that emerged in 2008 and has become a global phenomenon thanks to the rapid growth…