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Bitcoin Streaks To $4,300 Mark, Continuing Meteoric Rise

The U.S. exchange rate for bitcoin rose to a record $4,300 on Monday — nearly $1,000 above its rate one week ago.
Bitcoin's price has risen sharply since earlier this month, when a split took place that created "bitcoin classic" and "bitcoin cash."

After soaring to $4,000 on exchange markets over the weekend, the bitcoin cryptocurrency is continuing to rise, topping a record $4,300 on Monday — nearly $1,000 above its rate one week ago, according to data from the Coinbase currency exchange.

Bitcoin settled

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