Crypto News Roundup for Aug. 17, 2021

With BTC stuck trading sideways against resistance and a look at what currencies could outperform the dollar as a global reserve currency, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Kava, Nexo.io and Celo.

Bitcoin Rangebound Near $50K Resistance; Support at $40K

Bitcoin Showing Signs of 'Short-Term Fatigue' Near $50K Ahead of Possible Continuation

Stocks, Futures Slide on Virus Angst, Dollar Gains: Markets Wrap

European Equities Slip After Drops in China and Hong Kong

Featured Story: Ranking the Currencies That Could Unseat the Dollar

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.