Spain’s cryptofever running hot in rush for virtual fortunes
29 May 2021 |
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Being among the early adopters of cryptocurrencies, Spaniards have turned their country into a hub of blockchain technology. Now, retail giant El Corte Ingles is getting in on the buzz with a coin called Bitcor.
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