Speak Out: Does Crypto Needs Banks?

April 15, 2019
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Are banks needed in the world of cryptocurrency? Reply in the comments!

Nowadays, we can see that banks are cooperating with cryptocurrencies much more than they did in the past years. Banks from all over the world have integrated blockchain technology into their systems. This could help crypto become more mainstream, but it also has brought a lot of controversy. Today, we invite you to discuss the need for banks in the world of crypto. Reply in the comments below!

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