The gunmen forced crypto-currency trader Danny Aston to transfer a fortune in Bitcoin to them on his computer. The value of a single Bitcoin is currently around £8,000 and it has been linked to criminal activity since it’s inception. Like any other currency, Bitcoins are only worth as much as you and your counterpart want them to be. The blockchain prevents rogues from spending the same bitcoin twice, and the miners are rewarded for their efforts by being gifted with the occasional Bitcoin. The heist comes as the virtual currency Bitcoin has soared in value to just under £8,000 for a single coin‘It was a strange time for them to choose because there are always so many parents coming and going directly opposite.

Source: Daily Mail January 28, 2018 16:23 UTC