Crypto Market Surges by $623B in 2024 as Bitcoin Climbs $20K Higher
In just seven months—roughly 236 days—since the year began, the crypto economy has ballooned by a staggering $623 billion. The top crypto asset, bitcoin, has seen its market value soar by more than $20,000, while ethereu...
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