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MARKETS DAILY: How Bitcoin Diversification Is Helping Traditional Portfolios
With the market set for another down day, we're talking new data on Bitcoin diversification for traditional portfolios, taking a look at shifting tactics in the mining hardware industry, traditional bonds issued, then redeemed on the Ethereum blockchain, and more...
Updated May 2, 2022, 3:57 p.m. Published Dec 10, 2019, 4:58 p.m.
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With the market set for another down day, we're talking new data on Bitcoin diversification for traditional portfolios, taking a look at shifting tactics in the mining hardware industry, traditional bonds issued, then redeemed on the Ethereum blockchain, and more.
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Topics for December 10, 2019:
- Crypto and traditional markets update
- News roundup and Bitmain's mining hardware shakeup (also the halving)
- Traditional bond handled completely on Ethereum by Spanish banking giant Santander
- New report: Bitcoin diversification seems to be delivering for traditional investors
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