Greece

Has the Greek Crisis Increased Bitcoin Awareness?

CoinDesk has spoken to various people in Greece to assess whether bitcoin awareness has grown in wake of the crisis.

The bitcoin price surpassed the $300 mark over the weekend, reaching its highest point since 10th March.

The fires of one of bitcoin's hottest recurring debates raged on this week, with its potential use as a safe haven asset coming under the microscope.

As Greece gets to grips with its upcoming bailout referendum the media has taken its coverage of bitcoin to a whole new level.

Bitcoin could do no right this week as its use cases took a back seat to its still-prevalent association with the dark web.

The price of bitcoin broke out this week, spiking to a high of $257 on 17th June in what amounted to a jolt of life for the bitcoin economy.

By Pete RizzoJun 18, 2015

Bitcoin will not see a surge in Greece following this week's debt payment decision, BitMex's founder has said.

Tembusu Systems denies Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis' role as its advisor represents a "conflict of interest" for the politician.

By Jon SouthurstMay 20, 2015

Bitcoin traded sideways over the last week, with the price largely unchanged, as the wider macro-economy awaits a possible Greek Eurozone exit.

By Joon Ian WongFeb 9, 2015

All you need to know about national cryptocurrencies – a new trend in altcoin development.

By Jon SouthurstMar 28, 2014

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