Month: January 2021

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Why the World’s Largest Asset Manager Is Getting Into Bitcoin

As BlackRock gets ready to make its first foray into bitcoin, innovation-focused ARK ETF flows surpass that of BlackRock.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Today on the Brief:

  • A new SPAC exchange-traded fund with bitcoin-experienced leadership
  • First look at Brian Brooks’ possible replacement at OCC
  • What to expect from institutional bitcoin price targets in the coming weeks


Our main discussion: BlackRock comes to bitcoin. 

BlackRock filings with the SEC suggest two funds might buy bitcoin futures. In this episode, NLW looks at:

  • The signs leading up to BlackRock’s interest
  • Why BlackRock’s CIO thinks bitcoin will out-compete gold for millennial investors 
  • How ARK ETFs are seeing startling fund flows, causing larger market FOMO around innovation


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Everything Everywhere Daily - Exclaves and Enclaves

Normally, if a foreign country has you totally surrounded, that isn’t a good thing. However, in some parts of the world, it is a normal, everyday occurrence. Due to historical quirks in drawing maps, there are parts of some countries which are separate from the mainland and are totally surrounded by another country. Learn more about exclaves and enclaves on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Is This What Biden’s Voters Actually Want?

Today's podcast takes up Joe Biden's early executive actions and the complaints by his COVID czar that they've been left no plan to implement, which is a falsehood but politically very much in keeping with the way incoming administrations try to lower expectations. The question is: Will Biden go woke when his entire candidacy was a feint toward the non-woke? Give a listen.

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Bay Curious - Olivia’s Having a Baby!

On this week's episode, Olivia says goodbye (temporarily!) as she gets ready to welcome a new baby to the Bay! But don't fret, Bay Curious producer Katrina Schwartz will be hosting the show while Olivia's away. We'll learn all about Katrina's roots in San Francisco and the thing that made the city finally feel like home.

Additional Reading:


Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Much to repair: Biden’s first day on the job

The watchword was unity as Joe Biden took office—he struck a calming tone and got immediately to work. We analyse the gargantuan tasks that lie ahead. Messaging services such as WhatsApp provide a needed online forum; as users flood to new apps we examine questions of privacy and security. And the Parisian street artist depicting brutal protests to unsettling effect.

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The NewsWorthy - “America’s Day,” First Executive Orders & Hottest Housing Market- Thursday, January 21st, 2021

The news to know for Thursday, January 21st, 2021!

We're talking about:

  • President Biden's first speech to the nation
  • Biden's first actions from the White House
  • a possible reason why California is the latest COVID-19 hotspot
  • how big tech may help the vaccine rollout
  • the significance of one inauguration fashion trend
  • which city will likely stand out in the 2021 housing market

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned.

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Sources:

Inaugural Day Recap: AP, Politico, WSJ, NPR, Biden’s Full Speech

Biden Signs Executive Orders: NY Times, Reuters, CNBC, Politico

Trump Final Farewell: CBS News, CNN, AP, WaPo

Dems Control Congress: NBC News, WaPo, Bloomberg, Axios

Avril Haines Confirmed: CBS News, WSJ, AP

Proud Boys Leader Charged: ABC News, NY Times, USA Today, Reuters

New COVID Strain in CA: LA Times, FOX News, NY Times, Cedars-Sinai

Vaccines vs. New Strains: CNN, Stat, Full Study

Youngest Inaugural Poet: CBS News, NY Times, People

Purple Trending at Inauguration: USA Today, TODAY, WSJ

Wall Street Hits New Highs: AP, Reuters, WSJ

Nation’s Hottest Housing Markets: Zillow, FOX Business, KVUE

Big Companies Join Vaccination Effort: CBS News, ABC News, Fox Business, Starbucks, WA Gov

Amazon Offers to Help with Vaccines: The Verge, CNBC, Axios 

Thing to Know Thursday: Senate Power-Sharing Deal: Politico, WSJ, FOX News, Reuters

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Short Wave - Baltimore Is Suing Big Oil Over Climate Change

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case brought by the city of Baltimore against more than a dozen major oil and gas companies including BP, ExxonMobil and Shell. In the lawsuit, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the city government argues that the fossil fuel giants must help pay for the costs of climate change because they knew that their products cause potentially catastrophic global warming. NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher has been following the case.

Read Rebecca's digital piece about the Supreme Court case here.

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