BBCNEWS Newsnight June 4, 2024 22:08:00
Gains and huge losses in the world of cryptocurrency. back in 2011 you could buy one bitcoin for a mere i9p. fast forward to early 2021, and it reached an astonishing £44,000. however, the summer of 2021 brought some turbulence to the bitcoin price and it dropped by 50%. later in the year there was a temporary rebound to above £38,000, but the ride wasn't over. as of now, one bitcoin is valued at around £22,600. cryptocurrencies are often touted as the future of money, but some experts raise concerns about their uncertain values and the potential for criminals to exploit their anonymity for...