Bitcoin’s Global Price Tug-of-War: US Discounts, South Korea Premiums Soar
On Friday, as the weekend looms, bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $96,751 per coin. Over at Coinbase, a curious twist has appeared over the past 11 days with a negative premium gap of $122, while South Korea is dis...
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