Bitcoin rises above $81,000, while NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic
CoinDesk· Shaurya Malwa· Sep 21, 2026 · 4:03 AM

Bitcoin extended a slow climb through the Asian session while regional equities and U.S. stock futures rose on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
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