Crypto: Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for the first time

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Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in its history during Asian market trading, following the decision of US President-elect Donald Trump to appoint a cryptocurrency-friendly lawyer as the next head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Shortly before 4:40 AM (Cyprus time), the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalisation was trading at $100,102.

Also read: Bitcoin surpasses $90,000 for the first time

Source: ANA-MPA

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