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Number of XRP holders almost doubled within six months, overtaking Solana
The amount of XRP holdings reached 5% of the total in January, when the token reached its highest price in seven years.
Gino Matos 2 min read
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Survey: 82% of US wealthy investors favor advisers who can deliver informed crypto strategies
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Regulation
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TMTG reaffirms Bitcoin commitment amid $400M share buyback plan
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