Crypto Update | Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market
Plus, Robinhood with $3B in BTC, a ‘Clockwork’ shutdown and more from Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Today's Stories:
Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market
Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Hits 8-Month Low of $2.8M
Robinhood Revealed to be Third-Largest Bitcoin Holder With $3B in BTC
Solana-Based Automation Startup Clockwork to Shut Down
Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Renews Push for 'Temporary Release' Ahead of October Trial
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This episode was hosted by Michele Musso. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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Michele Musso is a Senior Producer and Audio Editor. She joined the CoinDesk team in 2020. Michele loves NFTs, is Bullish on Women Who Web3, and holds BTC and ETH.

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