Bitcoin surges 9.3% over demand from Russians and Ukrainians

Bitcoin defied a stock market slump on Monday, surging 9.3% amid what analysts said was increased demand from Russian and Ukrainian buyers.  The world’s most popular digital currency was trading around $41,200 on Monday afternoon, while ethereum was up 7.3% at $2,800. The surge can be explained in part by Russians flocking to escape the…
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Written by: Theo Wayt