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$12,000 and rising: Bitcoin surges to all time high on relentless demand
The move opens the door to added regulation but also more mainstream adoption, as bitcoin futures and other derivatives would make it easier to trade the new asset class
Third time this year: RBI again warns against bitcoins
One bitcoin is now valued at $11,875 as in the past one month, riding on a bull rally in the virtual currency
 "Third time this year: RBI again warns against bitcoins")
Too high, too fast: Don't invest more than 5% of your portfolio in bitcoin
The virtual currency's price has run up very fast and experts feel a correction may be around the corner
 "Too high, too fast: Don't invest more than 5% of your portfolio in bitcoin")
RBI issues warning on Bitcoins, other VCs regarding legal risks involved
The RBI also clarified that it has not given any licence or authorisation to any entity or company to operate schemes or deal with Bitcoin or any other VC
 "RBI issues warning on Bitcoins, other VCs regarding legal risks involved")
Bitcoin bigger than Buffett, Boeing, New Zealand's economy
With debate over its bubble status still raging, the flagship cryptocurrency continued its march higher on Monday, solidifying above $11,000
 "Bitcoin bigger than Buffett, Boeing, New Zealand's economy")
Bitcoin dips below $11,000 after setting another record high
By 1310 GMT on Monday, bitcoin had slipped back to around $10,919, down 2 percent on the day
 "Bitcoin dips below $11,000 after setting another record high")
UK pushing to include bitcoin under European Union money-laundering rules
British finance ministry said it expected negotiations over changes to the EU rules would conclude later this year or in early 2018
Venezuela may ditch 'dollar', create 'petro' an oil-backed cryptocurrency
'Venezuela will create a cryptocurrency, backed by oil, gas, gold and diamond reserves,' Maduro said
For security agencies, blockchain is now a potential solution
Bitcoin has since become the preferred currency not only of libertarians and speculators, but also of criminal hackers
 "For security agencies, blockchain is now a potential solution")
Regulate bitcoin
Ban on trading is impossible to enforce
Ready or not, bitcoin makes its way to the Wall Street
The moves are a watershed for Wall Street professionals who've been eager to bet on cryptocurrencies
 "Ready or not, bitcoin makes its way to the Wall Street")
Bitcoin rebounds to $10,500 mark as US regulator approves futures
It has been a volatile week for the biggest and best-known cryptocurrency
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Bitcoin rally has more steam left, says CLSA's Chris Wood
One reason for the up move continuing going ahead, Wood cites in his weekly note GREED & fear, is that the retail participation has just started to kick in
 "Bitcoin rally has more steam left, says CLSA's Chris Wood")
US monitoring rise of cryptocurrencies as IMF seeks need for regulations
Bitcoin over Thanksgiving weekend has seen major surge with a single unit being traded at more than $10,000
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