Crypto Update 11/18/21 | When Will Crypto Become Money?

With bitcoin eyeing an extended pullback and a look at when crypto could become real money, 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: 

First Mover Asia: Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin, Ether Stall 

Institutions Snap Up Ether $5K Call, Bitcoin Risks Double Top as RBA Official Warns of FOMO Meltdown 

Emerging market stocks fall for second day 

Stock Futures Gain Ahead of Earnings From Macy’s and Kohl’s

Featured Story: How Crypto Becomes Money

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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