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Bitcoin

The website of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange MtGox went down Tuesday amid reports of a theft of the virtual currency worth hundreds of millions of dollars, dealing a blow to its credibility. The bitcoin community rallied round to defend the unit, with chief executives of several major operators pledging to work together to shore up public faith in the project.VIDEOGRAPHIC

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a purely online currency created from computer code, in circulation since 2009. The identity of its creator or creators remains a mystery.VIDEOGRAPHIC

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Hong Kong's first Bitcoin ATM is launched

Hong Kong's first Bitcoin vending machine is launched, allowing customers to buy, sell and redeem the virtual currency. Duration: 00:47

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