Bitcoin rises above $ 10,000 for the first time in six weeks


Mining machine in a Bitfarms cryptocurrency facility.

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Bitcoin rose above $ 10,000 for the first time since June 10.

The largest cryptocurrency soared in five digits around 6 a.m., New York time, on Sunday, rising to $ 10,169, according to prices compiled by Bloomberg. Earnings quickly faded, initially, then recovered later, gaining 1.9% to $ 10,080 as of 9:25 p.m.

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