At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for roughly $6,800. This is about $200 less than where it’s been over the past 48 hours, and a drop of roughly three percent. One analyst claims that short sellers still have plenty of control in the cryptocurrency market. […]
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Top 5 Blockchain Conferences in Europe This Fall
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