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Jan 2021
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#94 The events in the US, Bitcoin’s pric...

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This week, we look at the momentous events unfolding in the US, from the storming of the Capitol building to the Democratic victory in the Senate run-off elections. We also discuss what the UK’s latest lockdown means for the local economy and what the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price means for investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaeg ... Show More
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