Understanding the Bitcoin phenomenon
 

http://static-global-s-msn-com.akama...6&q=60&o=f&l=fCALGARY - The bitcoin frenzy shows no sign of letting up, with the price of the digital currency topping US$17,000 Friday and bitcoin futures set to start trading on Sunday. Here's a look at what bitcoin is and why there's so much excitement around it. So what is bitcoin? It's a fairly new type of currency, not controlled by any government or centrally processed by any bank or company. You can use it to buy things, though don't expect your corner ...

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