Futures on Bitcoin surged as much as 26 percent in their debut session on Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets Inc.’s exchange, triggering two temporary trading halts designed to calm the market.
Bitcoin futures expiring in January were 20 percent higher at $18,040 as of 9:
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