Hello, Quartz Index readers!
This week was all about currency—Bitcoin reached a record high of $1,747, up 80% since the beginning of the year. We also saw the euro edge up .2% to $1.10, its highest level in six months, which is great news for the majority of Europeans who support a universal basic income. Learn more by clicking the stories below and swiping through.
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