Crypto Update 9/8/21 | Why Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People
With crypto traders reeling after yesterday's tumultuous drop and a look at the role of crypto in the collapsing country of Afghanistan, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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Show Notes
With crypto traders reeling after yesterday's tumultuous drop and a look at the role of crypto in the collapsing country of Afghanistan, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Bitstamp.
Today's Stories:
Bitcoin Trades Weak After Tuesday’s Leverage Washout, Analysts See More Price Volatility Ahead
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Plummets as El Salvador Buys the Dip
Stock Futures Tick Down, Pointing to S&P 500 Extending Slide
Stocks, Futures Fall Amid Growth, Valuation Risks: Markets Wrap
White House More Than Doubles Its Inflation Forecast in New Update
U.S. Ports See Shipping Logjams Likely Extending Far Into 2022
The Chip Shortage Has Made a Star of This Little-Known Component
Applied Materials aims to improve chip production for electric vehicles
Money, mimicry and mind control: Big Tech slams ethics brakes on AI
As El Salvador Enacts Bitcoin Law, Locals Remain Confused About Implementation
SEC Threatened to Sue Coinbase Over Lending Product, CEO Says
Bitcoin Miner Profits Remain High Despite Surges in Mining Difficulty
Doja Cat Releases NFT Collection With OneOf Marketplace
Featured Story: Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People
This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.
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