A pile of Bitcoins that were just made are arranged for a photograph in Sandy, Utah, U.S., on Friday, April 12, 2013. Created four years ago by a person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is a virtual currency that can be used to buy and sell a broad range of items — from cupcakes to electronics to illegal narcotics. Photographer: George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images
A pile of Bitcoins that were just made are arranged for a photograph in Sandy, Utah, U.S., on Friday, April 12, 2013. Created four years ago by a person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is a virtual currency that can be used to buy and sell a broad range of items — from cupcakes to electronics to illegal narcotics. Photographer: George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images