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Beyond Bitcoin: These Cryptocurrencies Are Doing Even Better

Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin and others are giving the world’s most famous digital currency a run for its money.

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It’s not just Bitcoin.

A number of cryptocurrencies are posting even gaudier numbers than the progenitor of digital money. Ethereum, a longtime favorite of tech geeks, has quintupled in value since its 12-month low on March 16, besting Bitcoin’s 295% increase in the same period. And XRP, a lightning rod for crypto-critics, has doubled in value since Nov. 17.