Crypto Update 5/10/22 | An Ape Ain’t Free: In Defense of Ethereum’s Fees

With the bitcoin sell-off stalling and the cryptocurrency recovering back above $30K, plus a look at what you’re really paying for with Ethereum’s gas fees, CoinDesk’s "Markets Daily" is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.

Today's Stories:

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

European Shares Steady After Steepest Slide for Global Stocks Since 2020 | Financial Times

Stock Futures Gain After Sell-off Sends Indexes to 2022 Lows

Featured Story: An Ape Ain’t Free: In Defense of Ethereum’s Fees

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

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