Luis María Linde

Bank of Spain Governor: Cryptocurrencies Pose 'More Risks Than Benefits'

Spanish central bank governor Luis Maria Linde believes cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but is open to blockchain technology.

By Sujha SundararajanMay 24, 2018

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

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