Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that the U.S. dollar could lose its world reserve currency status to bitcoin.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that the U.S. dollar could lose its world reserve currency status to bitcoin, criminals flee to bitcoin as monero liquidity dries up, and Ethereum surpasses Solana on DEXs in March. More with CoinDesk's Christine Lee on "CoinDesk Daily."
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This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.
Myanmar's military government says more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says about 1,000 children have been killed or injured in Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, and the Great Gatsby marks its 100th anniversary.
Somalia offers the US full control over the airbase and port of Berbera in Somaliland
The juntas in West Africa impose tariffs on imported goods from Ecowas countries - what effect will this have.
Can music cheer up Sierra Leone - reportedly one of the most unhappy places on the globe? Rapper Drizilik thinks so.
Presenter: Wahiga Mwaura
Producers: Bella Hassan, Daniel Dadzie and Yvette Twagiramariya
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
How did it happen that Kamala Harris ever rose to the summit? What forces led her there, and what does it mean that she was stopped and that Trump won over her and is doing what he's doing now? Give a listen.
Amelia Earhart was a living legend -- this high-flying aviation pioneer garnered international acclaim and accolades for her daring flights across the planet. On July 2nd, 1937, midway through a flight around the world, Earhart's plane disappeared. Although she was declared legally dead on January 5th, 1939, theories about the true story of her disappearance linger in the public consciousness today. So what really happened to Amelia Earhart? Why do some people believe she didn't actually die on that fateful flight?
Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sam Callahan joins us to discuss his viral research on institutional Bitcoin ETF holders. Sam manually analyzed 1,573 public filings to uncover who's buying Bitcoin ETFs – and how much they are buying. Callahan explains how each fund’s approach differs, how sovereign wealth funds are quietly accumulating, and why these inflows prove that bitcoin has crossed the rubicon into new financial territory. Plus, why pension funds, endowments, and financial advisors are the critical gateway for mainstream bitcoin adoption.
# Notes:
- Median Bitcoin ETF allocation is just 0.13%
- 1,573 institutions with Bitcoin ETF exposure
- Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund has $473M Bitcoin position
- BlackRock recommends 1-2% Bitcoin allocation
- Only 19% of 13F filings had Bitcoin exposure
- Top fund positions range from 5-16% allocation
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:25 Data collection
06:14 Surprises
09:17 Other commodity holdings
11:30 Riding the ETF wave?
24:24 Interesting BTC holders
29:20 Other potential holders
43:15 Tracking going forward
46:22 Mining stock still considered leveraged BTC?
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With the weather warming up, it’s time to exit hibernation. And what better way to get outside and give back than cleaning up your neighborhood with people in your community?
There are a number of ways to get involved, so Reset checked in with Sophie Rallo, executive director and founder of Garbage Gals, Kirstin Quigley of LoveBlue Chicago and Katherine Tellock, executive director and founder of Cleanup Club Chicago to learn more.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
A Wisconsin Supreme Court election has become the most expensive judicial race in American history. Democrats are vying to pick up Congressional seats held by Republicans in two Florida special elections. And, investors are bracing for more turbulence, as President Trump prepares to unveil the next phase in his trade war.
Today's episode of Up First was edited by Acacia Squires, Russell Lewis, Rafael Nam, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
Marine Le Pen is one of France’s most popular politicians, who has brought the National Rally party to the heart of the political landscape. Our correspondent explains the implications of a court ruling that stops her running for president in 2027. Why rents keep rising in the rich world (8:29). And remembering Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian spy turned British agent (13:03).
