Paddy Hirsch

4 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Paddy Hirsch

As relations between the US and Europe continue to sour, European countries are working to lower their reliance on the U.S. for weapons and security. Today on the show, we ask what Europe needs to do to become independent militarily and what potential barriers could stand in the way.

4 weeks ago | npr.org | Paddy Hirsch |Adrian Ma |Cooper McKim |Kate Concannon

Can Europe stand without the US? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1240892104/1268435205" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> A convoy of Bundeswehr vehicles and heavily armed soldiers drives along a road in the north of Hanover.

1 month ago | wrvo.org | Paddy Hirsch

In 2009, Bitcoin launched as the first cryptocurrency. Just under two decades, President Trump has signed an executive order to create the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile." On today's show, we look at what the U.S. government plans for this new strategy, plus who benefits from a crypto reserve. Related episodes:Is an American sovereign wealth fund such a bad idea? (Apple / Spotify) Is 'government crypto' a good idea?

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Paddy Hirsch

Leung Man Hei/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIn 2009, Bitcoin launched as the first cryptocurrency. Just under two decades, President Trump has signed an executive order to create the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile.” On today’s show, we look at what the U.S. government plans for this new strategy, plus who benefits from a crypto reserve. Related episodes:Is an American sovereign wealth fund such a bad idea? (Apple / Spotify)Is ‘government crypto’ a good idea?

1 month ago | npr.org | Paddy Hirsch |Jeff Guo |Lilly Quiroz |Kate Concannon

What is a crypto reserve? The U.S. government wants Bitcoin. : The Indicator from Planet Money In 2009, Bitcoin launched as the first cryptocurrency. Just under two decades, President Trump has signed an executive order to create the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile." On today's show, we look at what the U.S. government plans for this new strategy, plus who benefits from a crypto reserve. Related episodes:Is an American sovereign wealth fund such a bad idea?