Bitcoin takes hit after China makes cryptocurrency activities illegal


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Bitcoin takes hit after China declares cryptocurrency-related activities illegal Benzinga View Comments The S&P 500 recovered from a steep Monday sell-off to finish the week higher following positive commentary from the Federal Reserve. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 971 points in intraday trading before finishing the day down 1.8% in its worst session since July. Market volatility stemmed from concerns over the risk of a default by Chinese property developer Evergrande and its potential impact on the broader financial market. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economic recovery has progressed enough that the Fed may...