With crypto markets dipping into the red and a closer look at Bitcoin’s energy footprint, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

Today's Stories: 

Bitcoin, Ether Lose Ground as Twitter CFO Rules Out Crypto Investment, Dollar Index Hits 16-Month High

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Falls Slightly in Soft Trading; Launch of VanEck Futures ETF Coming Soon

Bitcoin Pullback Could Stabilize Around $60K Support

Stocks and bonds broadly steady as investors await US economic data

Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Walmart Earnings, Retail Data

Featured Story:  Carbon Offsets Are a Distraction for Crypto

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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