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Oct 2021
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Crypto Update 10/5/21 | How Crypto is th...

COINDESK
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With bitcoin breaking above $50K plus a brief look at the "money stack" and how crypto could change it, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis. Today's Stories:  Bitcoin Breaks $50K for First Time In a Month  Bitcoin Rises to $50K, Next Resistance Around $52K ... Show More
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