Midnight’s NIGHT Token Jumps 23% as Privacy Coins Gain Attention
NIGHT rose about 23% in 24 hours. The move followed a renewed Zcash comparison, but no fresh listing, vote or unlock explains it.
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NIGHT rose about 23% in 24 hours. The move followed a renewed Zcash comparison, but no fresh listing, vote or unlock explains it.
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