RIOT Blockchain (RIOT) shares rose sharply today due to bullish trading in the cryptocurrency markets. RIOT made a name for itself (quite literally) in 2017 when it decided to abandon its previous business activities in the healthcare space and convert itself into a cryptocurrency mining operation. This decision essentially saved the company from sinking due to poor sales of its medical equipment and allowed them to ride the huge wave of interest in cryptocurrencies in 2017. Here’s a recap of what happened today.

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Mike Patton

Mike Patton took the leap into the markets beginning as a commodities broker in 2005, where he was responsible for identifying trading opportunities and executing trades on behalf of clients. After years as a broker he made the jump to education by joining the team at Trading Advantage, now Prosper Trading Academy.

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