Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is up 29.1% from the year's low of $17,592.78 on June 18.

Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, rose 11.39% to $1,614.99 on Wednesday, adding $165.15 to its previous close.

(Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)