With ether outperforming bitcoin as Ethereum completes its third and final testnet ahead of the Merge, plus a look at how Chileans are making crypto work, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories:

Asian and European Stocks Make Gains After US Inflation Steadies | Financial Times

Stock Futures Rise as Inflation Data Lift Investors’ Hopes

What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security?

Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products

Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says

Featured Story:  Chileans Take Refuge in Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey.