Bitcoin has crossed the 50,000 US dollar (£36,000) mark for the first time.
The volatile digital currency is rallying as more companies signal it could eventually gain widespread acceptance as a legitimate means of payment.
Bitcoin has been mostly seen as a store of value, like gold, with few places accepting it in exchange for goods or services.
Companies have been wary because of bitcoin's volatility and its use by parties who want to avoid the traditional banking system for a myriad of reasons.
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