"Bitcoin’s value soars, but still too small to affect global economy"






"Bitcoin has just reached a record value of $10,000, but the Bank of England says it will not destabilize the world economy...

"Bitcoin was founded in 2009 as a digital currency that could simplify the world economy. It is designed to make transactions easier, cheaper and quicker, on both a national and international level. It removes the 'middle man' (usually banks) acting between buyer and seller.

"Some claim the digital currency, however, has the potential to revolutionize the world economy and push out the US dollar and other fiat currencies..."


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