20-02-2018 06:45 via newsbtc.com

Bitcoin Processed $1 Billion While US Banks Stay Closed

Yesterday was President’s Day in America. Schools were shut, no government offices functioned and even the stock markets rested. While the banking system napped though over $7 billion in Bitcoin was traded.
Bitcoin Rebounds As Banks Take The Day Off
Unlike the stock and commodities markets, cryptocurrency trades 24/7. It recognizes no national holidays, doesn’t mind working on Sundays and stays up all night.
Since January 3, 2009 when Bitcoin went online it has been functionally trad
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