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Bitcoin Highs

Is the rise and rise of this crypto-currency driven by its rising credibility, or by nefarious activities? And how much is the Bitcoin we found lying about in our office worth?

Is the rise and rise of this crypto-currency driven by its rising credibility, or by nefarious activities?

We hear from Bitcoin trader and fan Danny Scott, who admits the electronic money is prone to bubbles. Meanwhile Nobel-prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz tells us why he thinks it should be banned.

Plus, how much is the plastic Bitcoin we found lying under a pile of paper clips in our office worth? Enough to buy a Ferrari? Or just a cup of coffee?

(Picture: The Business Daily team's shiny plastic Bitcoin; Credit: 成人快手)

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Fri 1 Dec 2017 08:32GMT

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