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$38,145.96+2.99%
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$2,058.16+2.20%
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$228.62+1.12%
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$0.61210212+1.75%
Solana
$60.00+8.90%
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$0.38590233+3.33%
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$0.08086613+4.58%
Tron
$0.10387401+1.67%
Toncoin
$2.46+0.47%
Chainlink
$14.75+5.31%
Avalanche
$21.23+7.56%
Polygon
$0.75867346+3.02%
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Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10

Oct 27, 2023

The SEC decided not to appeal its court loss against Grayscale, which means GBTC’s conversion to a spot BTC ETF is likely on its way.

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    Ethereum
    $2,058.16
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    $228.62
    1.12%
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    $60.00
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    3.33%
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    1.67%
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