Bitcoin suffers worst week of year as regulatory challenges mount

Slide of 30% poses challenges in widening cryptocurrency’s appeal

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The price of bitcoin has fallen more than 80% since its peak in December 

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Bitcoin suffered its biggest weekly loss for the year amid a string of regulatory setbacks, posing fresh challenges in broadening the appeal of cryptocurrencies.

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