MEMX's move to Pyth - Griffin calls WFH 'grave mistake' - JPM bans travel for unvaxxed

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On the agenda today:

• MEMX just pledged to put its market data on blockchain-based Pyth Network.
• Ken Griffin says WFH is hurting the US - and he wants Biden to do something about it.
• JPMorgan announced a ban on business travel for unvaccinated staff.

Let's get started.

MEMX pledged to put its market data on blockchain-based Pyth Network

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Ken Griffin says WFH is hurting the nation

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