China Warns Bitcoin Users, Panic Sellers Drive Bitcoin Price Down 21 Percent

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 Bitcoin, which sustained an optimistic price rally  over the past week, substantially declined in value within the last 24  hours, plummeting by 21 percent after the Chinese government issued a  warning to Bitcoin users against potential risks. On Jan. 5, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) released a statement to emphasize their stance on Bitcoin reiterating that the government of China does not consider Bitcoin to be a currency.  However, the central bank of China highlighted that Bitcoin is still a  virtual currency or a virtual “good,” which is legally traded and used  within the country. 

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