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Bitcoin smashes through record $44,000 after Tesla buys $1.5bn, says cars might soon be sold for crypto currencies

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South Africa born tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has been promoting cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Dogecoin. Is he serious about digital currencies or is the world's richest man simply having fun manipulating prices - just as he has stocks via his Tweets? Here's an assessment of latest developments, from BizNews partners at Bloomberg. And remember, there's plenty of analysis of Bitcoin at BizNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Feb 2021 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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