With bitcoin testing prices above $44,000 and a look at the inherent risks of bridging between blockchains, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and MELD.com. 

Today's Story:

GALA Jumps 20%, Leads Metaverse Index Gains

Stock Futures Rebound as Investors Eye Ukraine - WSJ

Featured Story: Does the Wormhole Hack Mean the Multi-Blockchain Dream Is Dead?

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