The White House on Monday urged Greece and EU leaders to find a compromise to keep cash-strapped Athens in the eurozone, after Greeks delivered a resounding "no" to austerity in a referendum.

"The referendum is over, but our view here at the White House remains the same," said spokesman Josh Earnest, calling on both sides to agree on reforms that would "allow Greece to be on a path toward debt sustainability but also economic growth" and also remain in the eurozone.