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Now playing Next Money Turkey has just banned using cryptocurrencies for payments With the lira hit by spiralling inflation, Turks have increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies as a stable asset. That is until the Central Bank banned their use. 16/04/2021
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Now playing Next Money These Romania students can now pay their tuition with cryptocurrency Teaming up with a local start-up, the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu will become the first university in Romania to offer students the chance to pay in cryptos. 12/04/2021
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Now playing Next Money In pandemic-stricken Cuba, cryptocurrencies are becoming a lifeline Can cryptocurrencies be a long-term solution for impoverished countries, particularly in times of economic crisis? Cuba could be about to find out. 05/04/2021
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Now playing Next World French government auctions off €28 million worth of Bitcoin Bitcoin crossed the $60,000 (€50 195) mark for the first time in its history on Saturday. 17/03/2021
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