On Portugal’s ‘Bitcoin Beach,’ Crypto Optimism Still Reigns

The New York Times

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 01:58:24 PM UTC

In crypto havens such as Meia Praia beach, the confidence in digital currencies remains undimmed even after this summer’s crash.

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