Bitcoin passes $30,000 for the first time
A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken on Nov. 19, 2020. Reuters
Bitcoin, the leading virtual currency, saw its price pass $30,000 on Saturday for the first time, according to data compiled by the Bloomberg news agency.
The first decentralized cryptocurrency passed $30,823.30 at 1313 GMT, after breaking $20,000 on Dec. 16. (AFP)