Crypto Update 10/21/21 | NFTs Are an Internet Game-Changer

With bitcoin paving the way for an altcoin breakout and a look at what makes NFTs so revolutionary, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Market Intel by Chainalysis.

Today's Stories: 

Bitcoin Holds Above $66K, but Elevated Funding Rates Call for Caution

Options Traders Bet Big That Ether’s Turn for an ETF Is Coming Soon

Ether Tops $4.2K, Eyes Record High

U.S. Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Earnings, Data

European stocks open lower as companies report on inflationary effects

Featured Story: NFTs Are an Internet Game-Changer

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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