It's Been A Challenging Year But Bitcoin Is Still Boominghttp://www.fastcompany.com/3054944/its-been-a-challenging-year-but-bitcoin-is-still-boomingBitcoin has yet to find its "killer app" but the currency's being traded at higher volumes than ever.
Though headlines about bitcoin this year have focused on the challenges facing the cryptocurrency, it's still booming with some of the highest mining and transaction rates in its history, according to recent statistics.
The digital currency has yet to find the "killer app" that would make it an essential part of the average consumer's Internet toolkit. Several bitcoin-related services shut down in recent months, some amid allegations of fraud, which only highlighted the continued risks that deals tied to the currency can pose for casual investors. As a result, some companies are building alternative networks based on the technology behind bitcoin.
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