[2015-09-10] Is Bitcoin Becoming a Safe-Haven “Exit” Currency?

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Earlier this year, the Greek debt crisis has highlighted the role of bitcoin in keeping an economy afloat despite capital controls. Several startups offered investments and loans using the cryptocurrency, providing an option for those who had been unable to move funds around when stock markets and banks were shut down in the country.

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