Bitcoin: find out more about the futuristic digital currency
Why has Bitcoin been in the news the last few months?
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It was launched in 2008 and its value grew by 1600% this year alone. We're talking about bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has been big in the news this year. The decentralized digital currency works without a central bank, and with around 16 million bitcoins in circulation, several shops accept bitcoin payment.
Click through this gallery to learn some impressive facts about bitcoin!
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