With crypto markets trading sideways and a look at a transhumanist approach to Bitcoin, 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: 

European stocks edge up after Wall Street closes near record highs

Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of Jobless Data

Featured Story: The Transhumanist Case for Crypto

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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