Cuba’s communist regime is trying to control crypto
Digital currencies are a lifeline for ordinary Cubans
SAILY DE AMARILLO is an entrepreneur in a system that discourages diversity. In Havana she runs a boutique hotel, a café and a co-working space. She also teaches people about social media on Slyk, a website that has taken off in Cuba. Slyk gives her an online presence without having to build a website. Even more important, she can be paid for her work in cryptocurrency.
This article appeared in the The Americas section of the print edition under the headline “Red, white and blue tape”
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