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Bitcoin value hits record high

London : Bitcoin, the virtual currency hit record high as it rocketed above $9,000 for the first time and was trading above $9,500 in Asia. Stock markets around the world have been on a tear this year, but their gains are paltry compared with bitcoin’s. The digital currency, which only rose above $8,000 about a week ago, has surged to an incredible 860pc since the start of the year.