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The largest digital currency fell as much as 10 percent in late Friday, trading to as low as $35,636.
From: Inside Story
Can Bitcoin be trusted?
El Salvador announces plans to make Bitcoin legal tender, but other countries are concerned about cryptocurrencies.
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