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World Service,05 Dec 2024,26 mins

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time

World Business Report

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Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time as Donald Trump's victory in the US elections and job appointments he has made fuel the cryptocurrencies market. We hear from the Blockchain Association. Losses from natural catastrophes are on track to exceed $310 billion in 2024, according to a research update. And will adding the Japanese sake drink to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage boost sales?

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