Bitcoin and Ethereum fell on Monday, as the recent sell-off in cryptocurrencies resumed.

Bitcoin tumbled sharply and was last seen around $86,553 at 8:18 a.m. in London on Monday, a slide of about 5.3%. Ethereum dropped around 6.4% in early trade, to reach $2,836.

Solana had fallen over 7%, and was last seen around $127, while other closely-watched tokens were also in the red, including Dogecoin , which slipped around 8%. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon

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In Asia, a statement by the People's Bank of China on Saturday warning of illegal activities relating to digital currencies heaped pressure on Hong Kong-listed shares of digital assets-related companies, which retreated during Monday's session .

The fresh slide in digital

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