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‘Flipping the Narrative’: Stories and Statistics of Bitcoin With Troy Cross | Part 2

Exploring the political, economic, and global implications of Bitcoin in this second half of the conversation.

May 26, 2023 at 9:01 a.m. UTC

May 26, 2023

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Nigeria Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy

The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021.

By Sandali Handagama

May 4, 2023 at 8:02 a.m. UTC

May 4, 2023

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The RESTRICT Act Isn’t About Banning TikTok, It's About Expanding Government Powers

In response to the proposed legislation, freedom advocates on the right and left have expressed concern.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Mar 30, 2023 at 7:51 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2023

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How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC

Separation-of-powers offers hope to an industry under attack from unchecked executive power, says Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.

By Michael J. Casey

Mar 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2023

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UK's Crypto Agenda Won't Be Derailed by FTX Collapse, Minister Says

The country has a goal of becoming a crypto hub.

By Camomile Shumba

Dec 1, 2022 at 1:17 p.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2022

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El Ministerio de Digitalización de Japón creará una DAO para la exploración Web3

El ministerio busca ampliar la comprensión de lo que estas organizaciones pueden conseguir y poner a prueba sus limitaciones.

By Jamie Crawley

Nov 3, 2022 at 6:13 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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Japan Digital Ministry to Create DAO for Web3 Exploration

The ministry is looking to develop understanding of what such organizations can achieve and probe their limitations.

By Jamie Crawley

Nov 3, 2022 at 3:59 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak to Become UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit

During his time as finance minister, Sunak unveiled plans to turn the country into an international hub for crypto.

By Camomile Shumba

Oct 24, 2022 at 1:11 p.m. UTC

Oct 24, 2022

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Weekend Story: Does the US Government Have a Monopoly on Trust?

On today’s show, Matthew Homer, a CoinDesk columnist and former executive deputy superintendent for research and innovation at the New York State Department of Financial Services, takes a look at what makes money money, and who we are willing to trust.

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Oct 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Oct 1, 2022

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