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MOSCOW - The price of bitcoin has risen above US$116,000 for the first time in history, according to Binance cryptocurrency exchange trading data, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
"According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the 116,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 116,322.71875 USDT, with a 4.69 per cent increase in 24 hours," according to a statement on the Binance website.
On the Bitmex cryptocurrency exchange, bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH), briefly rising above US$117,000 to reach US$117,614. - BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI
