LocalBitcoins Volume in Venezuela is Going “To the Moon”

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LocalBitcoins Volume in Venezuela is Going “To the Moon”

"Due to hyperinflation of their currency, Venezuelans are rushing to LocalBitcoins to secure their savings in “digital gold.” This is one of the first real-world examples where a decentralized store of value could change its users lives."

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