The digital currency
bitcoin has see a massive growth in a short time since the start of the
year. With turmoil and insecurities around governments around the world
such as the US, the currency has seen a massive rise in value. The
price of the bitcoin has soared over 125%.
After it had crossed over $1,000 in January this year for the first time in three years, there has been no stopping the crypto-currency. It's price has now crossed over $2,000 and as of Wednesday is at $2,242.97 per bit coin.
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Many analysts regard the main reason the trouble brewing around Donald Trump's Presidency. The White House and President Trump
has been battling investigations around close links to the Russian
government. This was further fueled when Trump fired FBI Director James
Comey and further met with the Russian ambassador the next day itself. Read More - http://www.zeebiz.com/personal-finance/news-can-bitcoins-be-a-safe-haven-for-investors-in-troubled-times-around-the-world-16988