Bitcoin, Ethereum start the week strong as countries clarify stance on crypto regulationsThe global crypto market cap is $1.6 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $108.7 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $35,914.06 and the BTC dominance is at 42.2%.
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