Do rising inflation and rising levels of bitcoin ownership have anything to do with one another?This episode is sponsored by Nexo.ioand Bitstamp.Today on the Brief:SEC throws cold water on bitcoin ETF dreamsMoneyGram brings bitcoin for cash to 12,000 locations (for a hefty fee)Palantir considering adding bitcoin to balance sheetOur main discussion:Inflation has seen its biggest growth month in a very long time. Is it just transitory or reducible to base effects or is something more going on? Meanwhile, a new survey suggests 46 million Americans now own bitcoin. Related? -Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.-Bitstamp is the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, supporting investors, traders and leading financial institutions since 2011. With a proven track record and dedication to personal customer service with a human touch, Bitstamp’s fast, secure and reliable crypto investing platform is trusted by over four million people worldwide. To learn more, visit www.bitstamp.net.-Join thousands of newsmakers and influencers talking the future of money at Consensus 2021, a live virtual experience from CoinDesk. (Use discount code "BREAKDOWN" to save $25!) -Image credit: TARIK KIZILKAYA/iStock/Getty Images PlusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.