Bitcoin Breaches All-Time High Market Cap (In Several Ways)
Bitcoin is surging. The exchange rate of the leading digital currency broke the $800 mark earlier this week, to reach a two-year high of about $875 today. The all-time high of over $1,100 or even over $1,200 depending on the exchange, may well be tested soon. Arguably, an even more important milestone has already been reached. Due to the increased number....
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