Category: 2-DailyNews

• Trading bots appear to have gamed a big token announcement from Coinbase.
• Binance teams up with Chainalysis to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real-time.
• A senior U.S. official made a big statement on blockchain-based smart contracts this week.
• Amazon Web Services' China division is partnering with public blockchain project Qtum.
• The ICO for Civil’s blockchain-for-journalism has officially failed.

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the largest country yet to legalize marijuana and the record number of job openings in the U.S.

Plus: Uber's valuation, Lyft's subscription service and Facebook's next in-home device.

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. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes') or see below. 

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Sources: 

 

Canada’s Legal Weed: CBC, NYT, CNBC, NBC News

 

Texas Flooding The Weather Channel / Michael Aftermath The Weather Channel

 

Student Debt Relief: CNN, NYT

 

Cost of College: WSJ

 

Job Openings Record: MarketWatch, U.S. Dept. of Labor

 

Uber's Valuation: WSJ, CNBC

 

Lyft Subscriptions: The Verge

 

Facebook’s Next Device: Cheddar, TechCrunch

 

Twitter Error TechCrunch / YouTube Down: CBS News, Twitter

 

Harry Potter Parody Play: The Verge, CNET

 

 

When things got ugly for Brett Kavanaugh, Lindsey Graham was one of his most forceful defenders. The South Carolina senator sat down to share his thinking with our editor-in-chief Rob Bluey. The interview took place at President’s Club, an annual gathering hosted by The Heritage Foundation -- we’ll play it for you in this episode. Plus: We’ll take a look at the trick-or-treating and how some localities are banning teenagers from participating.We also cover these stories:--The Trump administration announced it has saved $23 billion by cutting and modifying regulations in fiscal year 2018.--Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the importance of entitlement reform.--House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced her agenda if Democrats gain control of the House.--Since President Trump stopped separating families who arrive at the border, the number of adults with kids crossing the borders has skyrocketed.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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• The Gemini dollar (GUSD) soared above $1 to a high of $1.19 Tuesday, just a day after competing stablecoin Tether (USDT) dropped to an 18-month low.
• Crypto exchange Bitfinex announced a new process for depositing fiat currency, a move that came after the platform halted the service in recent days.
• Singapore-based crypto exchange Huobi will list 4 US dollar-pegged coins some time this week.
• A new startup called the Paradigm Foundation has secured $1 million in equity seed as it hopes to unite all the decentralized exchanges in a single order book.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 16th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a new take on the mystery of a missing journalist, a lawsuit against President Trump and the passing of Microsoft's co-founder.

Plus: the newest "Palm" device, the NBA season opens and a new royal baby.

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. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes') or see below. 

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Sources: 

 

Missing Journalist Latest: Reuters, WSJ

 

Trump Visits Florida, Georgia: AP, NYT

 

Stormy Daniels Case Dismissed: ABC News, FOX News, CNN

 

Microsoft Co-Founder Dies: Business Insider, CNBC, AP

 

MIT’s New AI College: TechCrunch

 

Palm is Back: CNET, TIME

 

NBA Opening Week: CBS Sports (full schedule), Sports Illustrated

 

The Conners Series Premiere: THR, USA Today

 

Royal Baby: People, Time, NYT, news.com.au

 

• Financial services provider Fidelity Investments is launching a cryptocurrency trading and storage platform.
• The price of the tether stablecoin (USDT) fell to an 18-month low Monday, and rumors are swirling.
• But it's not all bad news for stablecoins: Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has announced that it is adding four U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies to its platform for trading.
• Blockchain startup Adhara has secured $15 million in new funding from Consensys, the ethereum design studio. Good news for its all-star team of former banking innovators.
• Sony has developed a new blockchain-based digital rights management system that may see commercial rollout.

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The news to know for Monday, October 15th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about everything from President Trump's trip to Florida to the Mega Millions jackpot. 

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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Sources: 

 

Hurricane Michael Aftermath: AP, NYT, CBS News, USA Today

 

Saudi Threats: Reuters, USA Today, AP, CBS News

 

Pastor Returns Home: WSJ, TIME

 

Melania Trump Interview: ABC News, TIME

 

Harvard Case in Court: The Washington Post, AP, NYT

 

Sears Bankruptcy: CNBC, USA Today, WSJ

 

Vape Juice With Viagra?: TIME, The Verge

 

Mega Millions Jackpot: ABC News, MarketWatch

 

Venmo Fee: TechCrunch

 

Weekend Box Office: Variety, Deadline

 

Popular Halloween Candy: Business Insider, CandyStore.com, National Retail Federation

 

 

Despite the rancor, President Donald Trump has been extremely effective at getting judges confirmed. Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh sit on the Supreme Court, and 29 of his nominees have been confirmed as circuit judges. In today’s episode, Rob Bluey sits down with Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss the direction of American courts. Plus: A new study shows Americans feel strong pressure to keep their mouths shut in public. We also cover these stories:--President Trump says "answers will be forthcoming shortly" on what happened to the journalist who covered Saudi Arabia and recently disappeared.--Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., isn't happy that the White House has picked new nominees for the 9th Circuit Court. --There’s a new migrant march winding its way toward the United States, with up to 3,000 participants.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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On today’s show, we feature an interview with David Harsanyi, author of the new book, “First Freedom: A Ride Through America's Enduring History with the Gun.” Harsanyi is a senior editor at The Federalist and is a nationally syndicated columnist whose column appears weekly on The Daily Signal. Also on today’s show:• Ken Starr, who served as independent counsel during Bill Clinton’s presidency, discusses impeachment, the Mueller investigation, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. • We feature your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• And some good news from two of America's favorite quarterbacks.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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Betsy DeVos received heaps of scorn from the left when she became education secretary, but since taking office last year, she’s accomplished much—and given a good deal of power back to the states. In this episode, Rob Bluey, our editor in chief, sits down with DeVos to talk about the progress being made. We also talk to Morgan Walker about what it’s like to be at a major Trump rally.Also on today's show:• Saudi officials prepare to admit to the killing of a missing journalist, as the U.S. considers punitive options.• Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes that long-awaited DNA test and finds she's only 1/1024th Native American. But that doesn't stop her from asking President Trump to cough up $1 million for charity.• Florida panhandle struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.• A case of fetal homicide raises the question: Is it life, or isn't it?• A biological male claims the championship title in women's track cycling, giving us a glimpse into what transgenderism means for female athletes.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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