Month: May 2023

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Consider This from NPR - Iconic Bookstore Closes, But The Community It Helped Build Lives On

Eastwind Books in Berkeley, California, has closed its doors. It was one of the oldest Asian-American bookstores in the country.
For decades, the store functioned as a cultural hub, not only for the Asian-American community, but for a variety of marginalized groups.
NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with co-owner Harvey Dong about the bookstore's history and legacy.
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Consider This from NPR - Iconic Bookstore Closes, But The Community It Helped Build Lives On

Eastwind Books in Berkeley, California, has closed its doors. It was one of the oldest Asian-American bookstores in the country.
For decades, the store functioned as a cultural hub, not only for the Asian-American community, but for a variety of marginalized groups.
NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with co-owner Harvey Dong about the bookstore's history and legacy.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Coinbase and Gemini Launch Offshore Crypto Derivatives Platforms; Sports Illustrated Opens NFT Ticketing Business

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.


This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics:  Coinbase and Gemini open new crypto derivatives businesses overseas as regulatory uncertainty prompts U.S. crypto companies to look offshore for growth opportunities.  What are BRC-20 tokens and what's behind the recent price surge?  Digital Currency Group's (DCG) CFO departure.  Plus, Sports Illustrated announces a new NFT ticketing platform built on Polygon. 


See also:

Coinbase Opens Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchange

'Bitcoin Request for Comment' Tokens Surge to $137M in Market Value

DCG's CFO Steps Down as Crypto Conglomerate Repays $350M Loan

Sports Illustrated Launches NFT Ticketing Platform on Polygon


Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.


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The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | Debt Default Approaches, U.S. Military Heads to Southern Border, Oklahoma Gov. Signs Law Banning Transgender Surgeries | May 2

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Motley Fool Money - The “New Normal” in Silicon Valley

As loans get more expensive, what are the ripple effects for start-up companies in the tech industry?

(00:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Uber's 1st-quarter results and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's declaration of profitability in 2023 - Pfizer's results beating expectations despite demand for its Covid vaccine is falling - Why he's more interested in the Federal Reserve on Wednesday than the jobs report on Friday

(10:49) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp continue their conversation with Bill Mann about how the "new normal" is affecting the tech industry in Silicon Valley.

Investments discussed: UBER, PFE, MRK, AAPL

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Federalist Radio Hour - Can America’s Major Problems Be Traced Back To Wages?

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Michael Lind, a columnist at Tablet and co-founder and senior fellow at New America, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the great wage debate and why American workers feel left behind.

You can find Lind's book "Hell to Pay: How The Suppression Of Wages Is Destroying America" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690656/hell-to-pay-by-michael-lind/
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CONSENSUS CONVERSATIONS: Building a Better Browser, With Luke Mulks, Vice President of Business Operations at Brave

Web3 is an opportunity to reset the internet. Here’s what the Brave browser is doing to return agency to its users.

This episode is sponsored content from Brave.

The browser is a gateway to the internet. How can browsers create better experiences for its users, while following the ethos of crypto?

Live from Consensus 2023: Cam Thompson, CoinDesk Web3 reporter and host of “Carpe Consensus,” sits down to chat with Luke Mulks, vice president of business operations at Brave.

Brave is the privacy browser used by almost 60 million people worldwide. The built-in Brave Wallet is your secure passport to Web3. It supports over 100 chains, fiat purchases, swaps, NFTs, and even connects with other wallets and DApps. All right in your browser. No risky extensions, no spoofing. Learn more at brave.com/wallet.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Cryptocurrency Conspiracies, Part I

You've heard of bitcoin before. It's the entirely digital, decentralized currency that supporters tout as the next step in financial evolution -- and critics call a massive scam. But what exactly are cryptocurrencies? How do they work, and why do some people believe they're as much a tool for conspiracy and crime as a tool for trade? In part 1 of this series, the gang invites returning guest Jonathan Strickland to explain the nuts and bolts of bitcoin, along with the advantages and flaws of the system.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Expanding Crypto Access and Looming U.S. Debt Crisis

With bitcoin trading down as investors fear another interest rate hike, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here.

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