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A person holds a visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, at the "Bitcoin Change" shop in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

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Video. Watch: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain explained

Updated: 04/10/2023 - 15:44 GMT+2

Where did Bitcoin come from and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s first cryptocurrency.

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