The cryptocurrency faced a turbulent weekend in which it lost 18% of its value, reaching a low of $290. (bbc.com)

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stated that he sees a positive future for Bitcoin, due in large part its inherently low costs. (entrepreneur.com)

A trader flooded the market with 30,000 bitcoin at a price of $300 each, causing some highly unusual graphs to arise. (techcrunch.com)

With this latest round of funding, the total amount of overall investment in Bitcoin companies has climbed to over $250 million. (nytimes.com)

The famed tech entrepreneur and investor thinks that cryptocurrency can revolutionize the financial system. (businessweek.com)

Faced with currency controls and high inflation, some in Venezuela are attempting to bypass the system. (reuters.com)