Yellen Says Bitcoin Is a ‘Highly Speculative Asset’

Yellen speaks about bitcoin at a news conference in Washington.(Source: Bloomberg)
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen called the digital currency bitcoin a “highly speculative asset” that “doesn’t constitute legal tender.”

Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, has surged about 17 times in value this year, prompting caution from central bankers around the world.