0759 GMT - Bitcoin rises to a three-and-a-half-month high after news that the U.S. and China have agreed to lower tariffs substantially. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides had reached a deal for a 90-day pause on tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs are now at 10% each. The news boosts appetite for risky assets including cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin rises to a high of $105,716, according to LSEG. (renae.dyer@wsj.com)
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