This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/business/410970-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-breaks-9000-barrier/

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Cryptocurrency bitcoin breaks $9,000 barrier Cryptocurrency bitcoin breaks $9,000 barrier
(35 minutes later)
The world's most digital currency has smashed another all-time high. Bitcoin has surpassed the $9,000 level on Sunday. The world's most valuable digital currency has smashed another all-time high. Bitcoin has surpassed the $9,000 level on Sunday on growing signs of mainstream adoption.
The rise has been attributed to increased investor interest around the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping. The latest rise has been attributed to increased investor interest around the US Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping. "The move appears to be retail driven," said Brian Kelly, CEO of BKCM, which runs a digital assets strategy.
"The move appears to be retail driven," said Brian Kelly, a CNBC contributor and CEO of BKCM, which runs a digital assets strategy.
The largest US bitcoin exchange, Coinbase, added about 100,000 accounts before the weekend — to a total of 13.1 million, according to public data available on its website.The largest US bitcoin exchange, Coinbase, added about 100,000 accounts before the weekend — to a total of 13.1 million, according to public data available on its website.
MORE TO FOLLOW The price of bitcoin has jumped nearly nine times in value this year amid increased interest from institutional investors. The world's largest futures exchange, CME, is planning to list bitcoin futures in December.
The world's most popular virtual currency was trading at $9,075 as of 6:49am GMT on Sunday. Bitcoin's market capitalization has now surpassed $151 billion.