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Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which crypto is best?

Bitcoin and Ethereum are two of the most popular crypto currencies – together, they make up over half of the entire crypto market. So is one better than the other? The answer likely depends on what you plan to use it for. NerdWallet's Andy Rosen breaks it all down in this video.

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