Bitcoin steadies near $66,300 as chip stocks rally and yen hits 40-year low

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Bitcoin held steady around $66,300 as broader markets saw continued momentum. Semiconductor stocks posted gains for a second consecutive day, driven by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen weakened past 163 per dollar, a level not seen since 1986. The confluence of these market movements reflects a period of notable activity across crypto, tech equities, and foreign exchange markets.

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