Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins the Canadian election, and the mysterious hum annoying Scottish islanders.
CoinDesk Podcast Network - Crypto’s Next Gold Rush: CoinDesk Spotlight with Michael Sonnenshein
Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Michael Sonnenshein.
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Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss his decade-long experience in the cryptocurrency industry, from his time at Grayscale to his current role at Securitize. Looking back on the early years of crypto, he reflects on the regulatory battle against the SEC for the bitcoin exchange-trade product. Plus, his optimistic vision on tokenization and real-world assets amid increasing institutional adoption.
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Native America Calling - Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – Mount Rushmore’s troubled history
This year marks 100 years since Mount Rushmore was dedicated as a national monument. The stone butte carved with the faces of four presidents has become a patriotic symbol. But the federal government’s broken treaties to take over the land is only the beginning of the famous monument’s troubled history. We’ll hear about Rushmore’s connection to the Confederate South and the ongoing insult of honoring leaders who contributed to efforts to eliminate the sacred land’s original inhabitants. CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining Capital Markets and the AI Bottleneck w/ Christian Lopez
How valuable are bitcoin miners to hyperscalers? Christian Lopez answers the question and breaks down the current landscape of bitcoin mining capital markets.
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Welcome to The Mining Pod! Today, Christian Lopez, Head of Digital Assets at Cohen and Company Capital Markets, joins us to break down Bitcoin mining's ever-shifting capital market landscape. Lopez explains why there's currently a glut of mining sites on the market, why private miners struggle to secure funding, and why the HPC/AI retrofit narrative is more complex than it seems. We also discuss how potential tariffs might affect mining operations, why Bitcoin mining stocks are correlating differently with Bitcoin than in previous cycles, and the evolving relationship between Bitcoin miners and institutional investors.
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- Site retrofits for HPC require total rebuilds
- Hash rate correlation with BTC price declining
- Tariffs may increase CapEx by 10-30%
- Hyperscalers want 150MW+ sites near major cities
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01:47 Current market for miners
04:22 M&A landscape
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26:16 Is capital chasing AI instead of mining?
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Cato Daily Podcast - Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Taking Back Congressional Power over Tariffs and Trade
Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.
The freedom to trade is morally good. Congress has sadly delegated many of its powers over trade to the White House. That poses particular risks today. Senator Rand Paul (R‑KY) discusses his efforts at reclaiming legislative power over trade.
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Marketplace All-in-One - 100 days of DOGE
For President Donald Trump's 100th day back at the White House, we’re checking in on the cost-cutting efforts of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. It claims $150 billion in savings from layoffs, canceled government contracts and shuttered agencies. Analysts dispute that number, and it's far short of what Musk had promised. And later: The president is set to give automakers a break on some tariffs.
CBS News Roundup - 04/29/2025 | World News Roundup
100 days into President Trump's 2nd term. 4 students killed at after school program. Midwest tornadoes. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Canada’s prime minister tells Trump: You’ll never own us
From the BBC World Service: After claiming victory in Canada's election, Prime Minister Mark Carney has strong words for the Trump administration. We'll hear what he has to say and unpack the role that antagonism from the U.S. president played in the election. Plus, what does Carney's win mean for Canada's economic relationship with the States? Meanwhile, energy giant BP faces new pressure from investors to pivot back to fossil fuels.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Table Is Packed With Chicagoans Working To Close City’s $1.12 Billion Budget Gap
Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall between now and 2027, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is bringing as many stakeholders to the table as possible to try to solve the problem. What options are on the table for them to explore? Reset dives in with University of Chicago research professor Justin Marlowe.
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Up First from NPR - Grading Trump’s First 100 Days, Presidential Retaliation, Detained Student Speaks
In a new poll, voters graded President Trump's first 100 days in office. An NPR analysis finds more than 100 people and groups the President targeted for retribution in his second term, and NPR traveled to Vermont to speak with a Columbia University student detained by the Trump administration.
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