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The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
"The Hash" panel discusses the latest headlines in the crypto industry, including a closer look at why tokens utilizing AI technology have been on a tear recently. Some are sold on the hype, while some remain wary. Plus, Binance is helping assemble a consortium of crypto companies to rebuild trust in the industry and is taking on an active role in coming regulations, according to a CoinDesk source.
See also:
Aspiring Crypto Bank’s Plight Shows Binance’s Issues Are Just Part of the Story
Binance Is Organizing a Consortium to Try to Rebuild Trust in Crypto: Source
Crypto AI Needs a Showcase to Know What's Real
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Companies are shelling out big bucks to get your attention during the big game.
(0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Chipotle maintaining their stance on prices - Dutch payment processor Adyen dealing with higher costs - Uber posting a profit in the 4th quarter thanks to the company's investments
(10:30) Dylan Lewis talks with Ad Age editor Jeanine Poggi about some of the major brands looking to get your attention before, during, and after Super Bowl 57.
Stocks discussed: CMG, ADYEN, UBER, FOXA, COIN, NFLX, TAP, BUD
Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Dylan Lewis, Jeannie Poggi Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks
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The Bank of England and HM Treasury take another step towards a U.K. CBDC.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the news that the U.K. has released a public consultation paper on a digital pound. While the British government hasn’t fully greenlit a U.K. central bank digital currency, the announcement argues “the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future.” NLW also looks at progress on an Indian digital rupee as well as catches up on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon.
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MUNA is a trio from Los Angeles, made up of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson. They’ve been making music together since 2013, when they met in college. Their third album, which is self-titled, came out in 2022, and Rolling Stone, Stereogum, the Guardian, and others, named it one of the best albums of the year. Consequence of Sound called MUNA the 2022 Band of the Year.
I talked to MUNA about the song "What I Want," which they co-wrote with Leland. Leland is an artist and songwriter whose other credits include Selena Gomez, Charli XCX, and Troye Sivan. In this episode, Katie, Jo, and Naomi, along with Leland, tell the story of how the song came together, from the original demo to the final version, and you’ll find out how a band that doesn’t really party ended up writing a party banger.
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By William Blake
For decades, the humble egg was seen as a reliably inexpensive, versatile source of nutrition. While the price might spike occasionally, it would inevitably return to normalcy. Until, that is, quite recently. Across various social media platforms, local chicken owners are reporting that not only have eggs been rising in price -- but something in the feed is preventing their own chickens from laying eggs. Is there a conspiracy afoot? Tune in to learn more.
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