Bitcoin: why the cryptocurrency is crashing after rapid gains
by Kalyeena Makortoff from Technology | The Guardian on (#5J102)
The value of the most well-known cryptocurrency has plunged by nearly 30% after a massive rise in value. Here's what you need to know
Bitcoin is the world's most popular digital currency. It allows people to bypass banks and traditional payment methods and is not controlled by any single entity, country or central bank. There are more than 18m bitcoins in existence.
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