Bitcoin slumps after bomb threats that were emailed across the US demanded it for ransom

Dec 13 2018 by Business Insider

 

The New York Police Department said the bomb threats that have been reported around the country Thursday afternoon were emailed by someone demanding bitcoin. Following the news, bitcoin slumped to fresh lows, down more than 6%. Bitcoin has lost half of its value since November 14. Watch Bitcoin trade live.

Bitcoin was down more than 6% to near $3,300 a coin after the New York Police Department said that bomb threats that have been emailed around the country Thursday afternoon were made by...

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