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Bitcoin hits new record high above $70,000; US investor ends Currys chase – business live


The share price of Currys has dropped by 11% after the end of an approach by private equity investor Elliott.

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Currys was valued at £728m on Friday, so the Monday morning move has wiped about £80m from the company’s notional value.

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There will be no bid battle to drive a juicy takeover premium for shareholders in the FTSE 250 company – for now at least.

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Chinese online retailer JD.com has also expressed interest. It has another week to make a firm offer or to walk away.

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Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of business, economics and financial markets.

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Bitcoin went through a deep “crypto winter” after hitting its previous heights, but after a remarkable rally it is now hitting new heights above $71,000.

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The cryptocurrency on Monday morning UK time hit a record of $71,209, adding further to a rally from less than $16,000 in late 2022.

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The price of bitcoin had surged to a record of $68,550 in November 2021 amid euphoria from retail investors – many of whom had received money to help them through the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. Historically low interest rates were also thought by many economists to have helped drive the price…



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