Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores market reactions, fast bitcoin payments, Ethereum yield and more.Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.Today’s Stories:Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking DemandProtocol Village: Blockstream Opens 'Greenlight' Lightning ServiceLightning-as-a-service, without the technical fuss.The Lightning Network Grew by 1212% in 2 YearsCoinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments-From our sponsors:CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options provide market-leading liquidity for bitcoin andether trading. These cash-settled contracts give full exposure to crypto performance without thehassle of holding the physical position. No digital wallet? No problem. Trade nearly 24/7 in atransparent, CFTC-regulated market. Visit cmegroup.com/crypto to learn more.Disclaimer:This communication is not directed to investors located in any particular jurisdiction and is notintended to be accessed by recipients based in jurisdictions in which distribution is notpermitted. The information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results ofactual market experience. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.Trading derivatives products involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futuresor options are appropriate to your financial situation.-This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.