Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 21, 2022

This episode is sponsored by Kava.

Today’s Stories:

Bitcoin Dips Below $40,000 During Broader Asia Market Sell-Off

Ether, Altcoins Tank With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke

Oil, Global Stocks Fall as Investors Cut Risk – WSJ

Big US banks say spending patterns show consumers are in good shape

To Tame Inflation, the Fed Needs to Get Into Your Head

‘Facebook of Russia’ Exec Rogozov Joins Telegram’s Spin-Off Blockchain Project

In Long-Awaited CBDC White Paper, Fed Flags Privacy, Financial Stability Risks

SEC’s Gensler Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges: Report

The Father of PlayStation Doesn’t Like Metaverse or VR Headsets

Twitter brings NFTs to the timeline as hexagon-shaped profile pictures – The Verge

Featured Story: In the Metaverse, Gameplay Is What Matters

This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust.

Source: https://www.coindesk.com/podcasts/markets-daily/crypto-news-roundup-for-jan-21-2022/