Crypto overtakes gold as 'safe haven asset' amid Ukraine crisis

Lauren Mason
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Digital currencies have rocketed in value over the last week, with bitcoin having increased in value by more than 13% following sanctions on Russia, a nosedive in the rouble and increased geopolitical uncertainty.

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