All Eyes Were on Bitcoin and XRP
Last week XRP replaced tether (USDT) as the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap. As Trump’s inauguration approaches, anticipation of a crypto-friendly agenda—including regulatory reforms and a potential Bitcoin re...
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