Month: July 2023

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MONEY REIMAGINED: Democratizing Finance | BlackRock’s Role in the Institutionalization of Bitcoin

As one of the world's largest asset management firms, BlackRock has shown a keen interest in the digital currency space.

On this episode of “Money Reimagined,”  Michael Casey and Sheila Warren chat with Noelle Acheson, former Head of Research at CoinDesk, also Head of Marketing at Genesis, and now Author of the must-read newsletter ‘Crypto is Macro Now’; to delve further into why BlackRock is interested in Bitcoin and how its institutionalization is shaping the market. They further discuss the implications of BlackRock's involvement and its goals for the future.

In addition, Casey, Warren, and Acheson examine the positive spin on crypto regulation in Europe and how it has taken years to get to this point. With the European Union's proposed regulatory measures and the role of the state in driving innovation, they analyze the potential impact on the value of Bitcoin and the future of privacy services. 


Clip:  BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against the Devaluation of Your Currency

Story Links: 

Larry Fink Doesn't Get It, Macro Drama, BTC Dominance

Crypto is Macro Now

BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred

Will BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Take the Spirit Out of the Honey Badger?


Summary List:

The Institutionalization of Crypto. 0:00 | Blackrock Ceo’s thoughts on Bitcoin. 1:53 | Does it really matter?5:03 | What’s the goal here for BlackRock? 9:50 | The Role of Institutions in the Market. 15:11 | Challenges for traditional financial institutions to engage with Bitcoin. | The positive take on regulation in Europe. 21:24 | How long did it take to get these laws passed? 24:15 | What is the value of Bitcoin? 28:22 | The role of the state in driving innovation. 32:06 | The perfect reason why a universal wallet is important. 35:34


Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “AITA” by Neon Beach.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Inflation Slows Down, but Prices Are Still Up

CPI came in cooler than expected, but it’s likely not enough to convince the Fed to not raise rates later this month.

Today's episode is sponsored by Kraken Pro.

Today's Stories:

BlackRock’s (BLK) Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Application Takes Market Surveillance to the Next Level

Markets Links:

BRN00 | Brent Crude Oil Continuous Contract Overview | MarketWatch

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data

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This episode was hosted by George Kaloudis. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Almost everyone hears about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in grade school. Although the majority of these human-made marvels have been destroyed, their legacy remains in the modern day. And, according to some experts, at least one of these wonders may have never actually existed. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the mystery of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

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Focus on Africa - Iran’s president begins Africa tour

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi has kicked off a three-country tour of Africa. His trip to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe comes as the country is trying to create new economic relationships, in order to mitigate the impact of sanctions imposed on the country by the United States. Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming elections in Gabon. Victory for incumbent Ali Bongo and his family dynasty looks a virtual certainty, before the vote even takes place. And with Wimbledon underway, South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane tells us about making history at this year’s French Open.

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Time To Say Goodbye - Fukushima’s toxic tail and Ramaswamy’s media blitz

Hello from Honolulu! 

It’s just us this week, trading places: Tammy is home in humid Brooklyn, and Jay is on the road, visiting family in Hawaii! (6:00) First, we discuss the planned release of 500 swimming pools’ worth of radioactive(?) wastewater from Fukushima, which has spurred lousy takes from Beltway types and a run on salt in South Korea. (19:10) Next, we look at Vivek Ramaswamy’s long-shot candidacy for President and try to discern what the entrepreneur brings to a flailing Republican Party. 

In this episode, we ask: 

Was “Mad Men” a good show? 

How does the Fukushima conversation serve as a barometer for China–Japan–South Korea relations? 

Is Trumpism analogous to Modi-ism? 

Are we doomed to have an amoral, debate-brained candidate in every Republican primary? 

For more, dig into: 

* Regional reactions to the wastewater plan at Fukushima 

* Images of Vermont’s floods and the proximate climate apocalypse 

* Sheelah Kolhatkar’s jealousy-inducing profile of Vivek Ramaswamy for The New Yorker

* DeSantis’s jump-the-shark hate ad

* Our May ep about the American Prospect’s Tucker Carlson piece (and its backlash): Karaoke soft power + left media cowardice 

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CBS News Roundup - 07/12/2023 | World News Round Up

Vermont residents try to dry out after historic floods. President Biden meets with Ukraine's president at NATO summit. Realistic scams using AI. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What Are We Gonna Do About These Floods?

After the Chicago area got battered by rains, flooded basements, and more rain to come, Reset checks in on what non-profits and elected officials are doing to combat climate change and mitigate flooding. We talk to Trent Ford, Illinois state climatologist, Kyra Woods, policy director for Chicago’s Environment and Sustainability Team, and Margaret Frisbie, executive director for the Friends of the Chicago River.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - AI-pocalypse: predicting the threat from artificial intelligence

Wiping out a tenth of the world? Possible. Wiping out all of humanity? Less likely, but not entirely impossible. We examine how two groups of experts have arrived at these worrying predictions about AI. Education is giving hope to inmates in a maximum security prison in New York (11:17). And, on Britain’s working men’s clubs which have nurtured rock bands for decades (18:00).


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