It's been a rough week for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency dropped below $8,000 on Friday, marking the third biggest drop over a five-year span. Bitcoin developer Jimmy Songs explains why he remains bullish. Foreign governments are reportedly skirting international sanctions through the use of cryptocurrency. Axios' reporter Shannon Vavra explains the dangers of this digital currency, and challenges facing regulators. The Dow closed down around 670 points, the biggest drop in two years. John Petrides is the Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Point View Wealth Management, Inc. Petrides joins Cheddar to help explain why the market experienced such a drop today.

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