Bitcoin plunged below $39,000 for the first time in more than three months on May 19, 2021 after China said cryptocurrencies would not be allowed in transactions. AFP 
Bitcoin plunged below $39,000 for the first time in more than three months on May 19, 2021 after China said cryptocurrencies would not be allowed in transactions. AFP 

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Bitcoin plunges 22% as sell-off wipes $500bn from value

Ethereum, the second-biggest coin, sank more than 40% while meme-based Dogecoin lost 45% in value

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May 19, 2021