Bitcoin Crosses Through $17000 as Concerns Mount - BBC News

Bitcoin briefly crossed through the $17,000 (£12,615) mark in volatile Asian trading, extending its record breaking run. The cryptocurrency has soared around 70% this week according to Coindesk.com, despite fresh warnings of a dangerous bubble. 

Similar warnings were issued Thursday when trading crossed the $16K mark.

BBC reports.

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