Bitcoin flirts with $50,000
The first and most famous cryptocurrency has gained about 70% in 2021, most of that after Tesla said it bought $1.5bn in bitcoin
16 February 2021 - 11:40
Singapore — Bitcoin hit a new record high, $60 shy of $50,000, on Tuesday, extending a sharp rally that has been mostly fuelled by big investors beginning to take digital assets seriously.
The first and most famous cryptocurrency, bitcoin hit $49,938 and has gained roughly 70% in 2021, most of that after electric carmaker Tesla said it bought $1.5bn in bitcoin and would accept the currency as payment...
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