Newsdeck: Bitcoin reaches 18-month high as Facebook’s Libra spurs interest

* Biggest cryptocurrency up 240% since January The world’s biggest cryptocurrency has surged in value since April and was trading close to $13,000 on Wednesday. It is now up 240% since the start of the year, although it remains below its all-time high of nearly $20,000.

Analysts say Facebook’s announcement this month has revived interest in coins, while investors seeking safety have also pushed up Bitcoin’s price.

Mine seems to have fallen off the planet. Cannot get access to my investments.

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