Bitcoin held near a record high on Monday a day after breaching $34,000 for the first time, while ether, another digital currency, also surged as the crypto rally continues.

Ether climbed as much as 22% to about $1,163 after a 30% advance on Sunday. Bitcoin held on to most of its weekend gains, dipping about 1.6% to $33,060 by 6.53am on Monday in London, according to a composite of prices compiled by Bloomberg...

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