Bitcoin-trading website disappears


CNN: Mt. Gox was taken offline, putting the millions of dollars invested in the digital currency at risk.

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CNN: Mt. Gox was taken offline, putting the millions of dollars invested in the digital currency at risk.

The news frightened Bitcoin investors elsewhere, knocking the price down about 3% to $490 — its lowest level since November.

For now, there’s no telling what’s behind the shutdown. Mt.Gox did not respond to requests for comment.

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