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The electricity required for a single Bitcoin trade could power a house for a whole month

A Bitcoin (virtual currency) coin is seen in an illustration picture taken at La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris, France, June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Illustration - RC14EAB5E9F0

This week, bitcoin saw its value increase by almost $1,500 per coin. Image: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Will Martin
Markets Reporter, Business Insider UK
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