The virtual currency hit a high of $10,903 in Asia, which about 14 times its value at the start of the year, Bloomberg News reported. The virtual currency has attracted as much anger as praise, however. The current market value of Bitcoin is now around $180 billion, according to Coinmarketcap.com, which tracks the market capitalisations of cryptocurrencies. RELATED: 10 things to know about virtual currency BitcoinBut it has not been without controversy. ALSO READ: What is bitcoin, the digital currency demanded as payment by cyberattackers?

Source: Hindustan Times November 29, 2017 08:57 UTC