Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID.
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID. Plus, Eric Trump joins Japan's Metaplanet and the OCC revises guidelines to curb Chokepoint 2.0. Learn 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.
Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new lending programme and abandon the current one, as the country struggles to get its economy back on track. Kenya needs continued financial support from the fund to keep up with debt repayments that have accumulated as a result of heavy government spending in recent years. What does a fall out with the IMF mean for Kenya?
Also, why women in Nigeria are calling for a nationwide state of emergency
And in conversation with Ghana's top investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, who has been awarded $18m in damages!
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Amie Liebowitz in London. Daniel Dadzie in Accra.
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Welcome to another packed episode of The Mining Pod! Hosts discuss the current hash price bear market, with difficulty adjustments continuing to increase despite declining profitability. They explore CBP's ongoing seizure of Bitcoin miners at the border, possibly costing companies millions in holding penalties. Plus, discussions on the TVA and DOE's push for nuclear energy, Bit Farms finalizing its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, the SEC's clarification on proof-of-work mining activities, and OBM and Toya Energy's patent victory against Lancium. Finally, the team examines the sharp decline in mining community engagement.
Notes:
- Hash price at $47.50/PH/s/day
- 8 of 10 recent difficulty adjustments increased
- BitFarms now has 60% of megawatts in US
- Mining stocks down ~50% year to date
- Mining community engagement down ~80%
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02:27 Difficulty Report by Luxor
06:55 Update on US border troubles
11:02 SEC: No news is good news
11:04 Baseload energy & flexible loads
19:26 SEC: No news is good news
21:35 Stronghold, Bitfarms confirm merger
25:55 Foreman, Cholla Energy vs Lancium
31:29 Cry corner: Mining Mafia drama
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President Trump shuts down the Department of Education, leaving federal funding for schools in limbo. A judge demands answers from the Trump administration after Venezuelan migrants were deported despite a court order. And, Maryland failed to inspect the Francis Scott Key Bridge before its collapse last year, raising concerns about other bridges nationwide.
Today's episode of Up First was edited by Nicole Cohen, Anna Yukhananov, Luis Clemens, Alice Woelfle and Mohamad ElBardicy. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Simon-Laslo Janssen, and our technical director is Stacey Abbott.
America’s international intelligence-sharing relationships have been decades in the making and rely not on a treaty but trust. Could Donald Trump damage the powerful spy alliance? Why we may soon be buying cutting-edge medicines developed in China (11:00). And introducing a new regular feature, “What to watch this weekend” (17:39).
A battle has been brewing between President Trump and the judicial system as courts delay some of the administration's rapid fire executive orders. WSJ’s Jess Bravin joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the recent clashes between Trump and the courts.
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We’ll tell you about the latest controversy involving President Trump’s top adviser, Elon Musk, who now seems to be going beyond the role of cost-cutter.
Also, a couple of key American allies are warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S.—we’ll explain.
Plus, theories as to why the U.S. is falling in the happiness ratings, how the federal government is now handling a rash of attacks on Teslas, and a record-breaking sale that shocked the sports world.
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