Why Bitcoin Could Start Trading Like Gold
Bitcoin and gold now have one of the fiercest rivalries ever recorded in the financial markets. These two assets, one physical and the other virtual, have provided an avenue for investors to earn and protect their wealth. However, with the advent of bitcoin technology, it has become a fight for which one is not only […]
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