CNBC Trader: Lightning Network Is Driving Bitcoin’s Resurgence

By CCN: Bitcoin must have been struck by lightning – the Lightning Network. That’s what some crypto observers are saying is behind bitcoin’s price surge. As part of its blockchain Week coverage, CNBC has hosted a series of crypto players to analyze what’s going on in the suddenly-roaring industry. Bob Iaccino, the chief market strategist at Path Trading Partners, joined the discussion on Wednesday to explain what’s behind the bitcoin price doubling so far this year.