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Lebanon

Lebanon’s Banks Remain Shut Down Following Robberies by Angry Depositors
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Lebanon’s Banks Remain Shut Down Following Robberies by Angry Depositors
Banks in Lebanon will remain closed ‘indefinitely’ after desperate depositors stormed the banks for their savings. “The Hash” panel discusses how crypto could serve as an alte...
Lebanon’s Banks Remain Shut Down Following Robberies by Angry Depositors
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Sep 22, 2022 at 6:02 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2022
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Lebanon Preparing Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021 Rollout
Central bankers hope the CBDC will help restore confidence in Lebanon's shaky banking sector.
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By Danny Nelson
Nov 10, 2020 at 4:32 p.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2020
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Binance Charity Pledges $20K to Beirut Explosion Relief Efforts
Binance's charity arm is donating $20,000 to the victims of an explosion that rocked Lebanon's capital earlier this month.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Aug 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2020
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Bitcoiners Launch Cryptocurrency Relief Fund Following Beirut Explosion
A group of Lebanese expats in Europe organized the Crypto Disaster Relief For Beirut Explosion fund to support those affected by last week's tragedy.
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By Leigh Cuen
Aug 11, 2020 at 9:22 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2020
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The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
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By Leigh Cuen
Jun 17, 2020 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2020
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How Bitcoin Fits Into Lebanon’s Banking Crisis
Lebanon's crisis has been raging for years, but the devaluation of the Lebanese pound and a global downturn has made stable financial services even more urgent.
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By Nate DiCamilloLeigh Cuen
Jun 5, 2020 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2020
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Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: The Middle East
Regions with weak states and educated diasporas are seeing a rising demand for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and decentralized applications.
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By Leigh Cuen
May 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 4, 2020
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When Currencies Fail: A Primer on the Dollar Crisis in Lebanon
A massive shortage of dollars is instigating economic chaos, including a more than 50% loss of value in the Lebanese pound and what looks like an enormous local premium for bi...
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Apr 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2020
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Despite Bitcoin Price Dips, Crypto Is a Safe Haven in the Middle East
Bitcoin fell 40 percent this week from coronavirus shocks, but it's still seen as a safe haven in the Middle East.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 13, 2020 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2020
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Lebanese Bitcoiners Show How to Talk About Crypto at Thanksgiving
Amid civil unrest, bitcoin is helping some Lebanese get by. Emphasis on the word “helping.” Traditional social ties are as important as technology.
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By Leigh Cuen
Nov 27, 2019 at 7:20 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2019
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