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A blockchain project spearheaded by NEX Group is facing questions over its future.

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One of the biggest airlines in Russia has piloted a blockchain system for collecting data on plane refueling.

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Chinese search giant Baidu moves to censor some of the crypto discussions taking place on its Reddit-like platform.

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CoinDesk’s David Floyd joins host Stan Higgins to discuss EOS’s long-promised voting system, which could determine the fate of an account worth $35 million.

Recorded August 27, 2018 in New York, NY.

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The news to know for Monday, August 27th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about how Sen. John McCain will be remembered this week and another mass shooting in Florida.

Plus: a surgeon shortage, the weekend box office and the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned (click episodes & find today's date) or see below: 

  RIP John McCain AP, CNN, FOX News, The Washington Post, TIME, WSJ, Axios   FL Mass Shooting CBS News, CNN    Hurricane Lane AP, USA Today    Surgeon Shortage Reuters    Tesla Stays Public WSJ, Reuters   Ferrari Auction Record Mashable   Weekend Box Office MarketWatch, Variety    Burning Man Reno Gazette Journal, Newsweek    Pumpkin Spice LatteBusiness Insider 

As Judge Kavanaugh gears up for his confirmation hearings beginning Sept. 4, the atmosphere has grown increasingly tense. Time's Up, originally a legal fund designed to help those impacted by sexual assault and harassment, has now weaponized its power to influence the Supreme Court fight. Our colleague Kelsey Harkness joins us to explain the danger of this and why their messaging is inaccurate,

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After six years of working for Sen. John McCain, Walter Lohman, now director of Asian Studies at The Heritage Foundation, got to know him pretty well. He shares his insights on the late senator, and what made him unique. Plus: A new study shows a third of teens don't even read one book for fun in the course of a year.

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A feud between Bitcoin Cash’s developers could split the year-old cryptocurrency in two.

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Mt Gox’s former creditors can now submit proof of their claims in a newly-approved rehabilitation process. No word on whether they’ll get their Thicket Basilisk back, though.

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Ethereum must tackle challenging questions before an October upgrade, but an important phone call earlier today failed to produce any immediate results.

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CoinDesk’s Brady Dale joins host Nikhilesh De to discuss the practice of crypto startups burning their coins.

Recorded August 24, 2018 in New York, NY.

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All the news to know for Friday, August 24th, 2018!

Today, you'll hear what to know about the investigation surrounding President Trump and the latest on Hurricane Lane heading for Hawaii.

Plus: artificial intelligence art and Oprah's new line of frozen pizzas.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rejections to nine bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals.

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Crypto startups are destroying millions of their own token supply to generate value for investors.

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A Chinese regulatory agency may block access to more than 100 overseas crypto trading platforms.

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CoinDesk research analyst Peter Ryan joins host Stan Higgins to discuss new discoveries on the state of litecoin.

Recorded August 23, 2018 in New York, NY.

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All the news to know for Thursday, August 23rd, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about President Trump's response to his lawyer's guilty plea, Hurricane Lane hitting Hawaii and Facebook's reputation score...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

 Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with Gloria Feldt about the record number of women running for federal office and Women's Equality Day this Sunday.

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The central bank in Thailand said it will launch its own digital currency by next year.

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New rules imposed by the Chinese government have led to a crackdown on blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts on WeChat.

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CoinDesk reporter David Floyd joins host Stan Higgins to discuss a collectible playing card that sold for more than $60,000. The twist? It’s a crypto card, from a game that hasn’t even launched yet.

Recorded August 22, 2018 in New York, NY.

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All the news to know for Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the two men who used to work for President Trump who are now convicted of crimes.

Plus: the new dating app for colleges and the animal crackers redesign...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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