Cryptocurrency's volatility amplified as big investors join fray

Bitcoin crash exposes growing impact of digital assets on financial markets

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Bitcoin largely recovered in value in the U.S. on Thursday morning after dropping 30% at one point the day before. © Reuters

RYO IGAWA and KEITA SEKIGUCHI, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Cryptocurrencies have injected greater volatility into global financial markets as these assets gain traction not just with retail investors but also among big institutional players like BlackRock.

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