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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. This kind of currency is designed to work through an online network without a central authority — meaning it's typically not backed by any government or banking institution — and transactions get recorded with technology called a blockchain.

Bitcoin Hits Another Record High in ‘Undeniable Bull Market’

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin continued its relentless surge higher, climbing above $88,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets and the prospect of a Congress featuring pro-crypto lawmakers.Most Read from BloombergThe Leaf Blowers Will Not Go QuietlyArizona Elections Signal Robust Immigration Enforcement Under TrumpScoring an Architectural Breakthrough in Denver’s RiNo DistrictKey Ballot Initiatives and Local Races Highlight Views on Abortion, Immigra