Fresh sanctions unveiled by the Treasury Secretary caused Bitcoin to vault above $80,000 before tumbling 3% to around $89.36.
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Updated Aug 25
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Fresh sanctions unveiled by the Treasury Secretary caused Bitcoin to vault above $80,000 before tumbling 3% to around $89.36.
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