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China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies

24 September 2021, 3:54 pm 1 minute

Reuters was three minutes ahead of the competition on Sept 24 with news that the Chinese government was stepping up its crackdown on cryptocurrencies with a blanket ban on all transactions and mining.

Market Impact

The news sent bitcoin sharply lower, falling nearly 5% in the initial minutes after the news.

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Type: Reuters News First

Sectors: Equities

Regions: Asia

Countries: China

Win Types: Exclusivity

Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop

Media Types: Text

Customer Impact: Important Regional Story

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