Bitcoin has remained almost entirely locked below the $26,000 mark since the start of September.

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Today’s Stories:

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Still Stuck in Limbo 

Bitcoin Set to Form Death Cross as Dollar Index Teases Golden Crossover 

Sam Bankman-Fried's Laptop Has a New Battery Now, DOJ Says 

Russian Lawmaker Predicts That Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks

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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.