The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.
"The Hash" hosts unpack Meta’s NFT integration on Instagram platform now live across 100 countries, and Indian authorities freeze the assets of crypto-exchange WazirX.
Why has the baby formula crisis continued for so long? Cato's Gabriella Beaumont-Smith explains why it's largely domestic regulation and foreign trade rules standing in the way of a functioning market for this critical product.
Bettina Kolleda, the Vice President for Business Transformation at LMI joins the show to discuss the importance of a phased approach to modernization and why it is something government leaders should be looking to do strategically. We also talk about ways to engage the workforce during your modernization journey, why she thinks think human-centered design is becoming more mainstream in government vs just acquire and deploy, and she delivers some advice to agencies looking to scale a successful pilot program into their enterprise ecosystem.
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Todd Bensman, the Texas-based senior national security fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss how the Biden administration's diplomacy opened up a "superhighway" of illegal immigration in South America and makes the U.S. southern border even more vulnerable to crime and crisis.
It's true: financial institutions are, indeed, buying up homes and turning them into rentals. But should this be a cause for concern? In the second part of this two-part series, the guys look at the strategy these companies use when choosing homes (or entire neighborhoods), as well as how this came about, and what it means for the average homebuyer competing in the same areas.
Matt Continetti joins the podcast today to discuss his piece, "The GOP Summer Swoon." Republican nominees for Senate are running behind, Kansas delivered a stunning blow to pro-lifers, and the Democrats are getting legislation through. Has everything changed? Give a listen.
Jennifer Coolidge has a career full of memorable roles, from the “American Pie” franchise to the “Legally Blonde” series and the mock documentaries of Christopher Guest. But it wasn’t until her role in HBO’s hit “The White Lotus” that she finally earned critical respect. Today, Coolidge talks about her life and career — and what’s next. Read the full transcript here.
New hope for Britney Griner's freedom as Russia signals interest in a prisoner swap. A big boost for the Biden agenda as democrats get the votes for a spending bill. Monkeypox declared a public health emergency. Dick Cheney calls Donald Trump a coward. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
What is it with sports and crypto? Crypto does reward and incentivize actions that reinforce a sense of belonging to a community that sporting institutions, athletes and fans all know well. But with this crypto winter, will fans be left with something of lasting value that enhances their engagement with their favorite teams and athletes – or are they merely being exploited for money?
On today’s episode of “Money Reimagined,” to dive deeper into this topic with hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are CoinDesk contributing writer Jeff Wilser and Sean O’Brien, from BuyTheBroncos DAO, which was launched to set up a fund to acquire the storied Denver football team.
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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. The theme song is “Shepard.”
