China steps up bitcoin battle

The Chinese government fears a currency it cannot control and is trying to undermine Bitcoin before it becomes too popular.

Beijing is at war with bitcoin. The digital currency has become so popular with speculators that the Chinese government seems intent on stopping its rise.

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