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title: "Cryptocurrencies slip as Israel attacks Iran"
description: "SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies dipped in weekend trading after Israel said it had attacked Iran and explosions were heard in Tehran. Bitcoin fell 2% to just below $64,000 and ether (ET"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277278865.md"
published_at: "2026-02-28T06:51:19.000Z"
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# Cryptocurrencies slip as Israel attacks Iran

> SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies dipped in weekend trading after Israel said it had attacked Iran and explosions were heard in Tehran. Bitcoin fell 2% to just below $64,000 and ether (ETH=) slid about 3% to $1,862.

SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies dipped in weekend trading after Israel said it had attacked Iran and explosions were heard in Tehran. Bitcoin fell 2% to just below $64,000 and ether (ETH=) slid about 3% to $1,862.

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