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Bitcoin News Roundup for May 7, 2020

BTC could hit $10K while mining ramps up. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.

Updated Dec 11, 2022, 7:33 p.m. Published May 7, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
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BTC could hit $10K while mining ramps up. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.

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Today's stories:

Bitcoin Outperforming Gold and Stocks so Far This Month

Bitcoin Node Count Falls to 3-Year Low Despite Price Surge

Bitcoin Revenue in Square's Cash App Tops Fiat Revenue for First Time in Q1

Stellar Invests $5M in Abra Ahead of Blockchain Integration

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