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    Why Circle (CRCL) is spending $400M to take USDC deeper into emerging markets

    Stablecoins' “next battleground is in emerging markets,” one expert said, as Circle looks to expand USDC's reach where rival Tether has long been strong.

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    Hunter Biden Defends LAPTOP Ahead of Wednesday Debut, Calls TRUMP a ‘Grift’

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