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The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency

The Bahamas is betting its mobile phone-based digital currency could be the key to faster post-disaster economic recovery.

While Hurricane Dorian knocked out the Bahamas' banks for months, the cell network was back up in days. (Paul Dempsey/Shutterstock)
While Hurricane Dorian knocked out the Bahamas' banks for months, the cell network was back up in days. (Paul Dempsey/Shutterstock)