Today on the Brief:

1. China’s next digital yuan trial
2. More Bitcoin ETF delays
3. Standard Chartered to open crypto prime brokerage

Our main discussion focuses on the rise of ransomware. NLW examines:

• The real reasons ransomware is on the rise 
• The factors beyond crypto payments that contribute to ransomware 
• Why some are using ransomware as justification for crypto bans
• Why crypto bans would be painfully ineffective at stopping ransomware
• Why the Biden Administration’s response to ransomware should give the crypto industry cause for optimism

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