Bitcoin (BTC), along with other leading digital currencies, saw a decline recently, mirroring broader market apprehensions due to increased Treasury yields, which are at their highest since 2007. The renowned cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, dipped below the US$29,000 mark, with industry experts suggesting further declines if market conditions worsen. Ethereum’s native currency, Ether, also dropped, falling beneath […]
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