In an original WSJ documentary, markets reporter Steven Russolillo ventures to Japan and Hong Kong to explore the universe of cryptocurrencies. His mission: create WSJCoin, a virtual token for the newspaper industry. Video: Clément BürgeThis year’s cryptocurrency rally has so far been all about bitcoin. Bitcoin has more than tripled since January, rising as high as nearly $14,000 on Wednesday before falling back to around $12,000, according to research site CoinDesk. In recent days, its rapid moves and large swings resembled its wild ride in late 2017.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 30, 2019 13:52 UTC