Bitcoin News Roundup for August 2, 2021

With crypto traders getting optimistic and a look at a surprisingly sophisticated new crypto bill in the U.S. Congress, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

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

Today's Stories:

Futures Signal Stock Indexes to Rise Toward All-Time Highs

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for Aug 2

Pandemic response fuels broadest global house price boom in two decades

Oil prices hit by concern over Chinese economy and higher supply

Square to acquire Afterpay for $29bn as ‘buy now, pay later’ booms

Stimulus hopes lift Wall St futures ahead of manufacturing PMIs

South Korean toilet turns excrement into power and digital currency