Markets Outlook

With bitcoin briefly touching $25K earlier today after dipping into the $24K range, plus a look at what influences Ethereum’s gas fees, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

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Featured Story: Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge

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

On today’s show, J.P. Koning, a CoinDesk columnist, takes a fascinating look at smart contract ponzi schemes.

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CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas .

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

On today’s show, CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist, David Z. Morris, takes a look at the tornado-in-a-box US regulators may have unleashed.

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas .

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

With BTC and ETH suffering from small declines after a strong week for the crypto market, plus a look at what the U.S. Treasury learned about trying to squash an open-source smart contract, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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CoinDesk’s new event, the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit, or IDEAS, facilitates capital flow and market growth by connecting the digital economy with traditional finance. Join us for a 360° investment experience where you can source, invest and secure the next big deal in digital assets in one place. Use code MARKETS20 for 20% off a General Pass. Register today at coindesk.com/ideas .

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

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.

With BTC and ETH jumping in the minutes after the release of a lower-than-expected CPI for July, plus a look at a startling origin story for Solana DeFi, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with its latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

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Featured Story: The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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

With bitcoin and ether trading lower as investors focus on the upcoming Merge, plus a look at how some crypto adversaries are using the market downturn to support their criticisms, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories:

24 Hour Stock Market and Forex Data - After-Hours Trading - CNNMoney.com

Equities softer as traders await US inflation data | Financial Times

Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Labor Costs, Earnings - WSJ

Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury

Iran Places First Crypto-Funded Import Order, Worth $10M: Report

Featured Story: Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense

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

With both BTC and ETH starting the day with gains over 5% while trading volumes suggest the rally may be short lived, plus a look at an interesting use case for stablecoins, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Algorand.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

Featured Story: What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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

On today’s show, CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist and Chris Gabriel of Meme Analysis discuss memes live at Consensus 2022. The meme is more than a simple internet joke; it is now a vessel for libido, the force behind all cultural movements, and a powerful force reshaping the economy.

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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

On today’s show Adam B. Levine and former co-host John Biggs take a humorous look at the world of Flash Loans, in this flashback episode.

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Algorand is shaping the future with the world’s greenest blockchain technology. Algorand delivers security, scalability, and speed without sacrifice – inspiring you and billions of other users to reach a sustainable standard of peak blockchain performance. Learn more at algorand.foundation. 

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