Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF after token's recent surge
Bitwise's NEAR ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca as the token rallies more than 160% over the past month and activity on NEAR Intents grows.


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Bitwise's NEAR ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca as the token rallies more than 160% over the past month and activity on NEAR Intents grows.

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