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Bitcoin for payments a distant dream as usage dries up

The use of bitcoin for commercial payments has dropped dramatically this year, despite the original digital coin is starting to fulfil one of the basic features of any payment currency - stability.
Business • 20 Nov 18

Bitcoin slumps to $10,000 after losing half its value

Bitcoin skidded a further 12% today, marking an almost halving in value from its peak price, with investors spooked by fears regulators could clamp down on the volatile cryptocurrency that skyrocketed last year.
Business • 17 Jan 18

Bitcoin slips to around $16,300, futures volumes drop

Virtual currency bitcoin dipped slightly from the previous session's record highs today, after a month of whirlwind and volatile gains leading up to the launch of bitcoin futures on the weekend.
Business • 12 Dec 17

Keenly anticipated bitcoin futures ease off after surge

Bitcoin futures eased back from an initial surge of almost 22% to trade 13% higher, in an eagerly awaited US market debut that backers hope will confer greater legitimacy on the cryptocurrency.
Business • 11 Dec 17

After dramatic gains, bitcoin tumbles 20% in 10 hours

Bitcoin lost almost a fifth of its value in 10 hours today, having surged more than 40% in the preceding 48 hours, sparking fears the market may be heading for a price collapse.
Business • 08 Dec 17

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