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BN Daybreak Friday 6 Feb: Bitcoin's crisis; US market hit hard; SA's Ozempic Generals; An Epstein "Black Hole"

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Bitcoin is down almost half from its peak, trading below $65k as a "crisis of faith" hits crypto. Wall Street is selling off, Amazon is tanking, and JSE miners are shedding value fast - and for the second time, Rio and Glencore are walking away from a potential merger. Alec Hogg gives you the context you need to navigate the sea of red. Also: The FT’s Chris Cook on the chaotic Epstein file release, and why SA’s generals need to get out of politics.
5 Feb 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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