Bitcoin buzz: Melania Trump, crypto craze, and a market on the move

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Bronwyn Nielsen interviews James Caw of SimplB to explore the forces driving Bitcoin's recent rally. From Melania Trump's rumoured crypto ventures to Donald Trump's potential strategic reserve, the conversation dives into the euphoria, pullbacks, and the ongoing Bitcoin vs. altcoin debate. Is this the beginning of an exponential rise or just another cycle in the volatile world of cryptocurrency?

21 Jan 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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