Crypto News Roundup for Aug. 23, 2021

With buyers in control of the crypto markets, edging into the green, and a look at the Facebook-backed project that sent governments around the world scrambling towards central bank digital currencies, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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Bitcoin Approaches Resistance Near $50K-$55K

Bitcoin on Longest Weekly Winning Run in 9 Months Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Bitcoin Tops $50K for First Time in 3 Months

Stocks, Futures Climb; Dollar Dips With Treasurys: Markets Wrap

Trading conditions in $22tn Treasury market worsen ahead of Jackson Hole

Stock Futures Edge Up Ahead of Economic Data

Executives warn of growing container ship shortages

For E-Commerce Logistics Firm Radial, Christmas Is Coming Early. Very Early.

Why You Can’t Find Everything You Want at Grocery Stores

PayPal Brings Crypto Service to UK Customers

Binance Hires Former Abu Dhabi Global Market Head as Singapore CEO

Binance Suspends Futures Products in Brazil

Crypto Trading Isn't Protected by Law, Shandong (Shan-Donn) Province High Court Says

Majority of Executives Think Digital Assets Will Soon Be Alternative to Fiat

USDC to Be Backed 100% by Cash, US Treasuries From September

Poly Network Attacker Has Given back

SEC Secures Judgments Against 3 in Bitconnect Scam

Visa Buys CryptoPunk for Close to $150K

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This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.