Best Virtual Currency Podcasts (2025)

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Digital euro inches closer to reality: Will Europeans trust a virtual currency? 12:23

7h ago12:23

12:23

These days, we are using cash less than we used to and relying more on private tech platforms, such as Apple Pay and Revolut, to manage our finances and make purchases. The EU wants to keep up with consumer behaviour in this ultra-digital age and ensure it does not lose control of its monetary system to private companies or big tech aligned with po…

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Dozens dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria 12:43

7m ago12:43

12:43

In tonight's edition, dozens of people killed and many still missing after heavy flooding swept through Niger state in Nigeria. Also, Rwanda is seeing an economic rise, but the UN is warning the east African country is leaving too many behind. And we are taking a closer look at Sidi Ould Tah now, who's been named President of the African Developmen…

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Gaza, “Taco Trump”, Musk ‘overboarded’, Macron’s ‘le slap’ 53:05

2h ago53:05

53:05

This week saw Israel attempt a new plan to distribute food in Gaza, bypassing the UN and using American private contractors known as the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. The result, it was suspended on day one: after looting, chaos and security measures were overwhelmed by desperate crowds. Meanwhile, the once steadfast support of Israel’s key allies has se…

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A cultural stroll through Paris with actress-director Aïssa Maïga and singer Awa Ly 15:04

5h ago15:04

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This week, Paris des Arts welcomes Aïssa Maïga. The actress and director stars in the new film "Promised Sky", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and she chose the Little Africa Village in the Goutte d'Or neighbourhood of Paris to tell us about it.By FRANCE 24 English

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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement 12:24

5h ago12:24

12:24

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a once-gritty, now-trendy district: the 12th arrondissement. Situated in the east of the French capital, the area was exempt from taxation for generations, making it a haven for both artisans and incredible markets like the marché d’Ali…

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Japanese manga scares tourists away with doomsday prediction 12:32

5h ago12:32

12:32

Superstitious tourists from Hong Kong and China have been cancelling their trips to Japan, partly due to a manga – first published in the 1990s – predicting that a major catastrophe will hit the country in July. We take a closer look.By FRANCE 24 English

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Is Hollywood still the world's movie business capital? 12:44

6h ago12:44

12:44

US President Donald Trump's threat to drag the movie world into his trade wars has rattled an industry that is still recovering from the Covid-19 shutdown, historic Hollywood strikes and the disruption caused by streaming platforms like Netflix. Will Los Angeles end up like Detroit, the former global capital of the auto industry, or will it bounce …

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'There's a lot of misunderstanding' on freedom of speech: EU tech sovereignty commissioner 12:38

1h ago12:38

12:38

Our guest's job did not exist until the current European Commission was formed. Now the college has a portfolio for "tech sovereignty, security and democracy" held by the Finnish Commissioner, Henna Virkkunen. We ask her what tech sovereignty means and how to boost it, amid an increasingly fraught tech relationship between the EU and the US adminis…

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'There's a lot of misunderstanding' on freedom of speech: EU tech sovereignty commissioner 12:38

6h ago12:38

12:38

Our guest's job did not exist until the current European Commission was formed. Now the college has a portfolio for "tech sovereignty, security and democracy" held by the Finnish Commissioner, Henna Virkkunen. We ask her what tech sovereignty means and how to boost it, amid an increasingly fraught tech relationship between the EU and the US adminis…

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North Korean defectors struggle to adapt to new life in South Korea 12:26

6h ago12:26

12:26

Every year, North Koreans risk their lives trying to escape the regime in Pyongyang. For those who do manage to flee, neighbouring South Korea is the obvious destination. More than 34,000 North Korean defectors have entered the country since 1953. But they still find it difficult to adapt to life in a nation so geographically close to their own, ye…

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Digital euro inches closer to reality: Will Europeans trust a virtual currency? 12:23

10h ago12:23

12:23

These days, we are using cash less than we used to and relying more on private tech platforms, such as Apple Pay and Revolut, to manage our finances and make purchases. The EU wants to keep up with consumer behaviour in this ultra-digital age and ensure it does not lose control of its monetary system to private companies or big tech aligned with po…

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Jules Verne: The 'Extraordinary Voyages' of a visionary French writer 12:14

8h ago12:14

12:14

This week we delve into the life of Jules Verne, one of the world's most widely translated writers. The French author's "Extraordinary Voyages" include "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth". They continue to inspire fans of adventure stories, 120 years after his death in …

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Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Senegal 12:20

8h ago12:20

12:20

While eastern Senegal is experiencing a gold rush, our team on the ground report how the mining boom has seen an explosion in prostitution with hundreds of Nigerian women being trafficked into the region. Also how the American transgender community is being targeted by President Donald Trump as he rolls out a series of policies, including a controv…

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Israel is 'sprinting to annex Palestinian territories': Anger over new West Bank settlements 4:25

10h ago4:25

4:25

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 30: The papers react to Israel's new plans for settlements in the West Bank. Next, cannabis has been found in Haribo's iconic cola sour candy. Finally, a new "e-tattoo" device helps track mental workload.By FRANCE 24 English

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Tunisia migrant crisis: Authorities crack down on makeshift camps 5:43

10h ago5:43

5:43

In Tunisia, operations to dismantle migrant camps in the olive groves of Sfax, in the east of the country, have been gathering pace since April. According to National Guard figures, between 20,000 and 30,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa had been living in these makeshift camps. But is this strategy effective, and at what human cost? Our corresp…

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Richard Gasquet bids farewell to tennis, Arthur Fils wins at French Open 5:15

15h ago5:15

5:15

Frenchman Richard Gasquet lost to Jannik Sinner in the last match of his career, receiving a standing ovation and honorary trophy during a post-match ceremony. Arthur Fils prevailed despite injury.By FRANCE 24 English

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Poland to vote in razor-tight presidential election 11:36

24h ago11:36

11:36

Poland votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential run-off that will pit the pro-EU Warsaw mayor against a nationalist historian in a tight race that could extend the political deadlock in the NATO member nation. Rafal Trzaskowski, backed by the ruling centrists, and Karol Nawrocki, a political novice supported by the opposition Law and Justi…

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Tributes pour in for acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o 11:53

24h ago11:53

11:53

In tonight's edition: Mauritania's former finance minister takes the African Development Bank's top job. Also, in Ghana, the cedi soars over 40 percent against the dollar, helping the country slash its foreign debt and outpace its regional peers. Plus tributes are pouring in for Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who has died at the age of 87.…

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Real images of Gazans lining up for aid accused of being AI-generated 4:42

1d ago4:42

4:42

A viral video shared on social media shows a large crowd of Palestinians lining up for aid at a distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. After this video was posted, users spread fake viral claims that the video filmed in the Tel al-Sultan aid distribution site in Gaza was generated using artificial intelligence. We debunk these claims in this …

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Poland's nail-biter election: Could Warsaw turn on Brussels? 43:22

1d ago43:22

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A fortnight after Romania, Poland is holding a presidential run-off where the pro-EU candidate faces uncertain odds. On Sunday, Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will need the kind of boost in turnout that propelled his counterpart from Bucharest to victory. Nicoşur Dan came to campaign last weekend for Trzaskowski, the candidate from Polish…

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Counting the cost of being an Oasis fan: How much would you pay? 12:27

1d ago12:27

12:27

We bring you a report that crunches the numbers about how much Oasis fans will spend on food, drinks and tickets for a chance to see the 1990s British rockers when their tour begins in July. (Hint: hundreds of euros!).By FRANCE 24 English

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Protecting Colombia's Rio Atrato: 'If the river does not function well, neither can life' 8:40

1d ago8:40

8:40

An environmentalist who's been fighting for the protection of Colombia's Atrato River has spoken to FRANCE 24 about why the waterway is vital for the environment and for the local Indigenous community. The Atrato was protected nearly 10 years ago after people got together to persuade Colombia's constitutional court to force the government to take a…

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UAE grapples with obesity crisis fuelled by fast food, sedentary lifestyle 5:54

1d ago5:54

5:54

Behind the skyscrapers and luxurious resorts of the United Arab Emirates, a silent health crisis is looming. According to a study published in The Lancet, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult men in the UAE is set to rise from 84 percent in 2021 to 94 percent by 2050, placing the country among the worst affected in the world. This e…

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, boosting market sentiment 4:26

1d ago4:26

4:26

A US trade court has blocked a large number of President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that the US constitution gives Congress the exclusive authority to regulate commerce with other countries. The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal, but now has 10 days to issue new orders which reflect the court's decision. Equity markets in Asia s…

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Chelsea defeat Betis to win Conference League 5:09

1d ago5:09

5:09

Chelsea beat Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League. The Blues become the first club to win every European Cup.By FRANCE 24 English

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EU needs 'new markets' and 'trade agreements': Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné 12:27

8d ago12:27

12:27

We speak to French EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné, a close associate of President Macron, and one of the Commission’s six Executive Vice-Presidents. He in in charge of a key portfolio: Prosperity and Industrial Strategy. Before his appointment to the post he was France’s foreign minister, an MEP, and leader of the centrist Renew group in the Eur…

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Crucial elections in Poland and Romania: A populist backlash in Eastern Europe? 12:27

7d ago12:27

12:27

Many EU leaders were undoubtedly relieved when the result of the Romanian presidential election was announced on the night of May 18. Nicusor Dan, who had campaigned on a platform of pro-Western stability, defeated the firebrand populist and Eurosceptic George Simion. Indeed, Dan achieved a stunning reversal, after heavily losing the first round. B…

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Europe needs its own digital platforms and cloud capacities: EuropaNova's Klossa 12:26

15d ago12:26

12:26

We host Guillaume Klossa, a noted French thinker and writer on Europe, and the president of the EuropaNova think tank. He is also the chair of the "Conclave", a high-level reflection platform advising European leaders. Klossa has a strong interest in digital issues, and was advisor to former EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in that capac…

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Turkey's crackdown on dissent disrupts EU-Turkey relations: Europe in difficult balancing act 12:07

14d ago12:07

12:07

"Business as usual with Turkey cannot continue." That was the message MEPs sent when they voted on a report about Turkey's EU accession process on May 7 in Strasbourg. Amid a crackdown on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political rivals as well as on protesters, MEPs said that EU membership talks with Turkey cannot be restarted in the current circ…

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Europe needs innovation like the air it breathes: EU Commission Executive VP Minzatu 12:49

22d ago12:49

12:49

France and the EU Commission co-hosted a conference in Paris on May 5 entitled “Choose Europe for science”, with the stated goal of making the EU “a magnet for researchers”, according to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU is hoping to capitalise on the pressure that the Trump administration is putting on universities and some researc…

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