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Tesla piles $1.5bn into bitcoin — plans to accept payment in cryptocurrency

The news sent bitcoin rallying almost 10% to about $42,464

A Tesla store sign is seen on January 23, 2021 in Wuhan, Hubei Province
A Tesla store sign is seen on January 23, 2021 in Wuhan, Hubei Province Photo: Getty Images

Electric vehicle maker Tesla said in a regulatory filing it has purchased $1.5bn in bitcoin.

The news sent bitcoin soaring, rallying almost 10% to about $42,464 at about 1:00 pm in London.

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