Global Head of Research, Smartkarma

Mark Artherton

Global Head of Research

LR Research

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

South africa / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<div class="content-highlight"><p><strong>1.  Is Bitcoin a store of value for those with weak currencies? </strong> Despite its volatility Bitcoin is making huge inroads in Emerging Markets.  Bitcoin rates in Zimbabwe, for example, have run as high as USD10,000 on the Golix exchange.  Bitcoin is not subject to capital controls in Zimbabwe boosting its popularity.  Zimbabwe is likely to ban coin exchanges, but in theory, it could embrace Bitcoin as a way to solve its hyperinflationary issues.  <em>Can Bitcoin drive out weak currencies?</em></p></div><div class="content-highlight"><p><strong>2.  Argentina's</strong>…</p></div>

1.  Is Bitcoin a store of value for those with weak currencies?  Despite its volatility Bitcoin is making huge inroads in Emerging Markets.  Bitcoin rates in Zimbabwe, for example, have run as high as USD10,000 on the Golix exchange.  Bitcoin is not subject to capital controls in Zimbabwe boosting its popularity.  Zimbabwe is likely to ban coin exchanges, but in theory, it could embrace Bitcoin as a way to solve its hyperinflationary issues.  Can Bitcoin drive out weak currencies?2.  Argentina's…

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