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In this special episode of Markets Daily, CoinDesk Podcasts editor Adam B. Levine reads Nathan DiCamillo's profile of Jesse Powell, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential People in 2020.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io.

In this special episode of Markets Daily, CoinDesk Podcasts editor Adam B. Levine reads Zack Seward's profile of Charles Cascarilla, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential People in 2020.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io.

On today's holiday episode of Markets Daily, we're joined by John Barrett for a holiday classic.Lyrics by John BarrettCopyright 2018 RJM Publishing ‘” BMI Nashville[To the tune of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]Get Yourself a Little Bit of BitcoinLet your heart be lightAnd in time the value will be out of sightGet Yourself a Little Bit of BitcoinMake your Yuletide coolThose who hesitate will be the only foolsHere we are with the markets downDon’t you wear a frown my friendFor in time yes it’s coming soonWe’ll go to the Moon againThrough the years we’ve hodled and we’ve tradedKept our dream somehowHere’s to all developers you should be proudSo Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin now.

On today's holiday episode of Markets Daily, we're joined by Santa Clause for a bitcoin holiday classic.Performed by John Barrett

With BTC struggling to break past $24K and the SEC suing Ripple, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories: SEC Sues Ripple Over 7-Year, $1.3B 'Ongoing' XRP Sale As expected, the SEC has filed suit against Ripple, saying it violated federal securities laws in selling $1.3 billion in XRP over the past seven years.MoneyGram Takes Wait-and-See Approach as SEC Sues Partner Ripple "MoneyGram will continue to monitor the situation" following an SEC lawsuit against its part-owner, Ripple, a spokesperson told CoinDesk.Ethereum Dev Virgil Griffith Likely to Face Trial Next Fall Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is likely headed to trial on charges of violating international sanctions, after a Tuesday hearing which saw a federal judge clarify what's being argued.

With bitcoin higher after falling for two days and XRP falling amid warnings the SEC may sue Ripple, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories:Ripple CEO Warns SEC May Sue Company Over XRP Sales "It’s an attack on the entire crypto industry and American innovation," Brad Garlinghouse said in a statement.Huobi Crypto Exchange Returning to US After Winning Nevada Trust License After an abrupt departure over a year ago, Huobi has now secured a state trust license for its return to the U.S. market. Uniswap Is the Number One Gas Guzzler on Ethereum Decentralized exchange Uniswap burns through more gas than any other application on Ethereum. 

With BTC retreating from its eight-day streak of gains and MicroStrategy's most recent bitcoin splurge, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories:MicroStrategy Splurges Another $650M in Latest Bitcoin Investment MicroStrategy is transforming itself into corporate America's boldest bitcoin bull, now owning bitcoin worth over $1.596 billion.Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against Inflation, but It's Also a Hedge Against 'Crazy'For many, bitcoin is hedge against inflation. But it's also a safety play for a world where old ideas about economics are up in the air.A Slowing of Grayscale Bitcoin Fund Inflows Could Prompt Price Correction: JPMorgan Digital asset investment firm Grayscale is sucking up so much bitcoin it could sway prices.

With Deribit providing options for betting on a bitcoin rally and the IMF’s predictions for digital currencies, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories:Deribit’s New Options Allow Bitcoin Traders to Bet on Rally to $100K Options at the $100,000 strike price expiring on Sept. 24, 2021, went live on Deribit Thursday. Coinbase, With Bitcoin Soaring, Files in Preparation for Landmark Public Offering Coinbase has filed preliminary documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering.Global Stablecoins Could Eventually Become Reserve Currencies: IMF Paper The IMF paper suggests the U.S. dollar's role as the dominant reserve currency is safe for now, but private digital currencies could come to compete in time.

With bitcoin surging to highs of $23K and Paxos raising a monster funding round, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories: Bitcoin Drops Nearly 7% After Setting New Record High of $23,770 Bitcoin surged to new record highs above $23,000 earlier on Thursday, before quickly falling back by over $1,500.Paxos Raises $142M Series C Following PayPal Deal, OCC Bank Charter Application Paxos has raised $142 million to facilitate mainstream adoption. “We think that opportunity is now,” said CEO Charles Cascarilla.The Big Banks Riding Bitcoin's Bull Run Banks joined the crypto conversation as bitcoin marched to $20,000. Here's a list of recent crypto developments in the banking sector.Above $100: Litecoin Hits Highest Price Since Summer 2019Litecoin hasn't been in three figures since its second mining reward halving in 2019.

With BTC breaking $20K for the first time and the Fed announcing yet another change to monetary policy, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.Today's stories:Bitcoin Hits Record Above $20K as Analysts Remain Confident of Future Bitcoin has risen above $20,000 to reach the highest point in its 12-year history.New York's Quontic Becomes First US Bank to Offer a Bitcoin Rewards Debit CardQueens-based Quontic Bank has become the first FDIC-insured financial institution to launch a bitcoin rewards checking program.New Federal Reserve 'Qualitative' Approach Could Push Further Into Experimental Realm"Qualitative" is the new "quantitative" as economists predict the Federal Reserve will move to add subjectivity to its rules on money printing. Silk Road's Ulbricht Being Considered for Pardon by Trump: Report The White House counsel's office reported to be reviewing the case documents for the convicted Silk Road operator.