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A replica "ether" cryptocurrency coin. Ether's value surged 30% on Sunday as cryptocurrencies surged. Getty Images
A replica "ether" cryptocurrency coin. Ether's value surged 30% on Sunday as cryptocurrencies surged. Getty Images
Digital currency Ether surges to record high after Bitcoin rally
Ether touched $1,010, its first foray past $1,000, following a 30% surge on Sunday
Bloomberg
04 January, 2021