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Cryptocurrency prices are falling despite rising gold, a weak dollar and strong equities. Bitcoin’s slow blockchain may signal a shift to faster alternatives. Learn More: https:\/\/www.cmegroup.com\/openmarkets….<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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