Published on Monday, April 23, 2018 | Updated on Sunday, May 13, 2018

Are cryptocurrencies an option for Latin America’s central banks?

Summary

The issue of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether, among many others, has been increasing in recent years. Their use has been driven by the wish to use a decentralised currency that is not controlled by a central bank. Paradoxically, the technological development that made it popular is also within reach of the authorities.

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Enestor Dos Santos BBVA Research - Principal Economist

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