This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Washington weighs in on crypto’
Marc Filippino
Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Tuesday, July 15th, and this is your FT News Briefing. The EU is ready to spend big on eastern members. And bitcoin looks like it’s in fact headed to the moon. Plus, Nissan is having a rough go of it, but it’s hoping a focus on the US market can change all that. I’m Marc Filipino, and here’s the news you need to start your day.
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Marc Filippino
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