26 Apr Bitcoin Hits April High; Crypto Portfolios Get Stimulus Injection
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CRYPTO MARKETS
Bitcoin surged to its highest level in more than a month Thursday morning, with market analysts optimistic that its bull run will continue. Futures contracts are trading at a premium compared with spot prices, generally a sign of near-term upside, and prices have doubled since their low point in early March. Other cryptocurrencies enjoyed slight gains late in the week as well.
PAYING FOR BIG MACS
The People’s Bank of China released a list of companies that will be test sites for its national digital currency in the near future, and it includes some familiar names. Starbucks