Crypto Update 10/5/21 | How Crypto is the Future of Money: A Brief History

With bitcoin breaking above $50K plus a brief look at the "money stack" and how crypto could change it, 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 Breaks $50K for First Time In a Month 

Bitcoin Rises to $50K, Next Resistance Around $52K-$55K

4 Factors Helping Bitcoin to $50K as Stock Market Declines

Stock Futures Tread Water After Selloff; Oil Rally Builds 

European stocks steady after Wall Street downturn

Featured Story: Introducing the Decentralized Money Stack — CoinDesk

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust. 

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