With the top cryptocurrencies hovering above critical support and look inside the ransomware attack experience, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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This episode is sponsored by Kava and Nexo.io.

Today's Stories:

Stock Futures, Oil Drop as Delta Variant Sends Investors Into Bonds

Bank Of England policymaker Says It Would Be a Mistake to reduce stimulus Now 

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Ups Square Holdings after CEO Jack Dorsey Announced

US and allies, alleging China is running a global cyber hacking campaign 

Stablecoins are Risky Like 'Wildcat' Bank Practices of 19th Century

​​Floods in Europe kill at least 183 as more rain looms 

Turkey Plans to Present Law on Cryptocurrencies in October 

China Releases First Carbon Offset on Ant Group Blockchain 

El Salvador May Issue Its Own Stablecoin  

South China Morning Post to Mint Historical Records as NFTs 

Bitcoin Network Sees Fourth Straight Downward Difficulty Adjustment

Russian Industry Association Works to Attract Crypto Mining 

Alibaba's eCommerce platform to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival  

US Presidential Advisory Group Discuss Stablecoins. 

Grayscale Unveils DeFi Fund Linked to New CoinDesk Index

Covid Stimulus Checks Fueled a 'Modest' Jump in Bitcoin Price Last Year

Featured Story: Anatomy of Ransomware Attack: Chat Support, a Discount and a Surcharge for Bitcoin

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