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Bitcoin surges to record $75k during US election uncertainty

Bitcoin soared to a record U$75,000 on Tuesday evening.

This surge came as former President Donald Trump held a tentative lead in the race, while several swing states remained uncalled, according to NBC News.

The cryptocurrency surpassed its previous peak of US$73,797.68 set in March, based on data from Coin Metrics.

This increase corresponded with a 3% after-hours trading rise for Coinbase and a 4% advance for MicroStrategy.

Recent Coinbase developments

Timeline
15-Mar-2023 💰 Coinbase adds support for direct bank transfers in Singapore
  • Coinbase users in Singapore can transfer funds free.
  • Partnership with Standard Chartered enables FAST service.
28-Feb-2023 🚫 Coinbase to halt Binance USD trades
  • Coinbase stops trading Binance USD on March 13
  • Suspension affects all Coinbase trading platforms
19-Jan-2023 📉 Coinbase to halt operations in Japan amid crypto slump
  • Coinbase halts operations in Japan amid market issues.
  • Users must withdraw holdings by Feb 16 to avoid conversion.
11-Jan-2023 💼 Coinbase to let go of 950 staff amid efforts to reduce costs
  • Coinbase to lay off 950 employees, cutting costs.
  • CEO cites industry turmoil and project cuts.
11-Oct-2022 🌐 Coinbase gets MAS nod for crypto services
  • Coinbase gains approval for digital token services.
  • Invested in 15 Singapore Web3 startups in 3 years.

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