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Euronews (English)
Bitcoin has been controversial since its beginning in 2009, as have the subsequent cryptocurrencies that followed in its wake. While widely criticised for its volatility, its use in nefarious transactions and for the exorbitant use of electricity to mine it, crypto is being seen by some, particularly in the developing world, as a safe harbour during economic storms. El Salvador became the first country to make it legal currency in September 2021, followed now by the Central African Republic in April this year. But as more people turn to cryptos as either an investment or a lifeline, criticisms…
