Bitcoin has extended its 2021 rally to new heights, hitting a record of $US62,575.
Bitcoin has hit a record of $US62,575 ($A82,130) on Tuesday, extending its 2021 rally to new heights.
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The world's biggest cryptocurrency has more than doubled in price this year amid growing mainstream acceptance as an investment and a means of payment, and as investors seek high-yielding assets amid low interest rates.
Major firms including BNY Mellon, Mastercard Inc and Tesla Inc are among those to have embraced or invested in cryptocurrencies.
Australian Associated Press