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Who holds the most bitcoin?

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Last Thursday, Bitcoin's value surged past the high of $8,000 to hit a new all-time high of $8,500 on September 5. This impressive feat made those who had invested in bitcoin millions of dollars richer — and it was Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg who held the most in his own digital wallet. It is unclear if he plans to sell any shares or if he will continue to hold onto them; however, as of this writing it is still his largest investment. Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) was the only other holder of bitcoin in Zuckerberg's digital wallet. This is something to note as bitcoin value has been rising. And, as early as September 1, it is estimated that Zuckerberg held more than $11 billion worth in his own bank account. Second on the list was his wife Priscilla Chan; however, she does not appear to be holding much more than a million dollars on her account. Zuckerberg isn't the only one who has put his money into bitcoin, either. Back in July, it was uncovered that Cameron an...

Which country uses the most cryptocurrency?

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 In the digital age, many people have heard of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. These are going to be an important part of our future, because they give power to its users in a way traditional currencies do not. But despite all the attention cryptocurrencies are beginning to receive, there is little knowledge about how much people actually use them around the world.. This article will go into detail about which country uses the most cryptocurrency and what their motives for using it might be. Popularity of Cryptocurrencies in Germany Germany is a strong barrier for cryptocurrencies , as it is one of the countries with the most cryptocurrency restrictions in place. It has banned banks from using them and forbids its financial institutions to work with cryptocurrency businesses. But despite this move, some German citizens are still using cryptocurrencies anyway. They even have their own local Bitcoin exchange called Bitcoin Deutschland AG (BDAE) , which is available ...