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Bitcoin News Roundup for March 19, 2020

Chewie, we're home. The markets correct as dollars flash red. Plus, a COVID-19 song. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.

Updated Sep 14, 2021, 8:20 a.m. Published Mar 19, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
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Today's Stories:

Bitcoin Sees 9% Gain as Turmoil Hits the Forex Markets

Hawaii Hints It May Relax Onerous Rule to Lure Crypto Firms

Controversial Group Behind Coronavirus Tracking App Has Crypto Ties

Regulated Exchange Launches in US With Crypto-Backed Visa Card Offering

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