SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Bitcoin traded above $35,000 for the first time in Asia on Wednesday, rising to a high of $35,879 and extending a rally that has seen the digital currency rise more than 800% since mid-March.
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency crossed $20,000 for the first time ever on Dec. 16.
Reporting by Andrew Galbraith; Editing by Jacqueline Wong
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