Ethereum clears $1,000 for the first time

Ethereum, the third largest cryptocurrency, cleared the much anticipated $1,000 benchmark Friday, according to Markets Insider data. 
The market capitalization of the digital currency also broke $100 billion for the first time.
The records follow the release of the cryptocurrency's quarter four roundup.Ethereum is kicking off 2018 with impressive new milestones.
The red-hot cryptocurrency cleared $1,000 for the first time early Friday morning, according to data from Markets Insider.
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