Month: May 2020

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: The Battle for the Future of Money, feat. Lawrence Summers, CZ, Michelle Phan, the Winklevoss brothers, The Chainsmokers and more.

As the economic dimension of the COVID-19 crisis comes into clearer view, what have we learned about the battle for the future of money? Does the dollar reign supreme? Are within-the-system competitors like the euro or China’s digital yuan gaining ground? Does an outside the system alternative like bitcoin stand a chance? 

This episode is sponsored by ErisX, The Stellar Development Foundation and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Investment Fund.

Over the last month, the “Money Reimagined” series has looked at the battle for the future of money. 

Episode 1 focused on the dollar and why it is simultaneously stronger and more set up to fail than ever before. 

Catch up: Why the Dollar Has Never Been Stronger or More Set Up to Fail

Episode 2 was all about the obvious contenders to replace the dollar such as the euro or China’s currency, especially as they race towards a digital yuan. It also looked at where Facebook’s Libra might fit in the mix.

Catch up: The Rise of the Dollar Killers

Episode 3 looked at one of the most unique features of this modern currency battle - the fact that there are fundamentally new systems like bitcoin in the running. Can a non-sovereign currency actually be more relevant than global fiats? 

Catch up: Where Bitcoin Fits in the New Monetary Order

This final episode of the “Money Reimagined” series checks in on each of the previous episodes but brings a new set of voices to the mix. Between May 11 and May 14, CoinDesk hosted Consensus:Distributed, a virtual summit featuring some of the leading lights in crypto, finance, economics and pop culture. In this episode, we hear from those voices, including:

  • Lawrence Summers - former U.S. Treasury Secretary
  • Christopher Giancarlo - former Chairman of the CFTC
  • Michelle Phan - YouTube innovator and founder of Ipsy
  • Chaoping Zhao - founder and CEO of Binance 
  • The Winklevoss brothers - founders of Gemini 
  • The Chainsmokers - Grammy-winning artists 
  • Carlota Perez - influential economist

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Santa Susana Field Experiment Coverup

Most US residents are vaguely familiar with the nuclear disaster known as Three Mile Island -- but that's only one of several similar stories. Join the guys as they explore the strange events of July 1959, when the Santa Susana Field Laboratory partially melted down -- and the government conspired to cover it up.

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 05/29

Another night of violence in Minneapolis and beyond. President Trump targets Twitter. Suicide prevention for vets during the pandemic. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Crying foul, again: Black Lives Matter

Protests have broken out in Minneapolis and far beyond, following another black man’s death at the hands of a white policeman. Can the once-mighty Black Lives Matter make itself heard? The pandemic may threaten London’s place as Britain’s undisputed centre of gravity. And a researcher spooks spooks by revealing a decades-old spy pact. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
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The Best One Yet - “Guac never forgets” — Chipotle’s early COVID-proofing. Twitter’s un-scared threat. Draft Kings don’t care.

Chipotle’s stock has doubled in the corona-conomy because it’s literally been through its own personal pandemic before. You’ve probably seen the political drama going on between Twitter and the president, but we’re focused on the business side: Why isn’t Twitter’s stock down like 20%? And sports betting apps like DraftKings are living their best life… even though there are no live sports. So we’re looking at how that is humanly possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - TBD | Trump and Twitter Go to War

On Tuesday, after years of inaction, Twitter fact checked President Trump’s tweets for the first time. Six words were added below the original text, directing readers to outside articles refuting his claims.


Two days later, the president signed an executive order that aims to change the nature of online speech, and the platforms that host it.


Guest: Casey Newton, Silicon Valley editor at the Verge

 

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The NewsWorthy - Protesters Burn Police Station, Boston Marathon Canceled & YouTube’s Film Fest- Friday, May 29th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, May 29th, 2020! 

What to know about the third night of violent protests over a deadly arrest. This time, protesters torched a police station in Minneapolis.

Also, new guidelines explain what life back at the office could look like during a pandemic.

Plus, how runners will still take part in the canceled Boston Marathon, self-driving cars make a new type of delivery, and the free film festival happening this weekend.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

Violent Minneapolis Protests: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NBC News, WSJ, AP, MN Gov, Justice Dept., Local Emergency

Social Media Executive Order: CNN, FOX News, LA Times, White House

CDC New Office Guidelines: NY Times, Axios, CDC

Unemployment Passes 40 Million: ABC News, AP, USA Today

NY No Face Masks/No Entry: Axios, NPR, NY Gov

TX No Masks Allowed Bar: USA Today, WaPo, CBS News

First Time Boston Marathon Canceled: AP, Axios, CNN

NSA Warns of Ongoing Hacking Campaign: Reuters, AP, NSA

CVS Self-Driving Vehicle Delivery: AP, CNBC, Forbes, Nuro

UPS Adding Peak Surcharge: Reuters, WSJ

Amazon to offer Temp Workers Full Time Jobs: TechCrunch, Amazon

YouTube’s Film Festival Begins: Variety, CBS News, YouTube

SpaceX/NASA Launch Reminder: CNN, CBS News

Feel Good Friday - “Colors of the World” Crayons: CNN, FOX News, Crayola

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What A Day - Trump Orders You To Log Off

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at social media companies yesterday. We explain what's behind it and why legal experts don't think it's going anywhere.

Varshini Prakash is the co-founder and executive director of Sunrise Movement. She's also an advocate for the Green New Deal who’s been appointed to Joe Biden’s climate change task force. We speak with her about what she’s pushing for with Biden. 

And in headlines: the Justice Department announced that investigating the death of George Floyd is a "top priority," NASA wants Tom Cruise in space, and Cyprus invites the world to visit for a “corona-cation.”

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Short Wave - What We Will ⁠— And Won’t ⁠— Remember About The Pandemic

There's no doubt we're living through a Big Historic Event, but that doesn't necessarily mean we'll remember it all that well. Shayla Love, a senior staff writer for VICE, explains what memory research and events from the past say we will and won't remember about living through the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, why essential workers may remember this time differently from people who are staying home.

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