From sanctions to Bitcoin to the Fed.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NLW explores 15 key economic questions including:
1. Why isn’t the world going even bigger on sanctions?
2. How is Russia’s economy tied to the rest of the world?
3. Why isn’t Russia scared of sanctions?
4. Will Russia ... Show More
Jul 6
Is the Saylor Playbook Cracking? Bitcoin's Biggest Buyer Just Became a Seller
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Two Prime Founder and CEO Alex Blume to discuss Bitcoin's range-bound price action, Strategy's accelerating Bitcoin sell-off, and why he's skeptical of the stablecoin consortiu ... Show More
24m 9s
Feb 2022
15 Key Economic Questions After Russia Invades Ukraine
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NLW explores 15 key economic questions including:
Why isn’t the world going even bigger on sanctions?
How is Russia’s economy tied to the rest of the world?
Why isn’t Russia ... Show More
30m 38s
Mar 2022
Russian Banks Cut Off From SWIFT, Central Bank Reserves Blocked as West Responds
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at what we learned over the weekend about the U.S. and European Union’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The West significantly increased its economic pressure on Russia, remo ... Show More
20m 55s
Jan 2022
Is Russia Trying to Ban Bitcoin?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. NLW covers stories that show the full breadth of the crypto industry in 2022. In the first, he looks at a new report from the Russian central bank advocating a near-total ban on bitcoin and crypto in the country, along with n ... Show More
14m 5s
Mar 2022
Inside China and Russia's Battle Against the US Dollar
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
NLW explores how the global monetary order is shifting. Specifically, he looks at Putin’s demand that Russian energy now be paid for in rubles, as well as the growing discussion between Saudi Arabia and China to pri ... Show More
17m 51s
Mar 2022
Is Bitcoin Freedom Money or a Tool for Sanctions Evaders?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the contrasting public images of crypto regarding the Ukraine-Russia war. On the one hand, the Ukrainian resistance has raised more than $30 million from more than 26,000 cr ... Show More
18m 35s
Feb 2022
Why One Stablecoin Is Being Backed by Bitcoin
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at:
The latest from Russia, including skepticism about the effectiveness of the first round of sanctions
Updates on Canada’s use of the Emergencies Act to freeze protest-associate ... Show More
17m 40s
Mar 2022
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Ukraine Conflict Could Accelerate Digital Currencies
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at recent comments from the leader of the world’s largest asset manager on Ukraine and digital currencies, as well as other important updates from the crypto industry ... Show More
14m 50s
Feb 2022
Crypto Update 2/22/22 | The Macro Moment Hits: Central Banks, Interest Rates and Bitcoin
With bitcoin and equities signaling a risk reset as the West mulls sanctions on Russia for aiding rebel areas of Ukraine, and a look at the macro moment, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and MELD.com.
Toda ... Show More
12 m
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/1/22 | What to Expect with Russia SWIFT Ban & Updating Crypto Lingo
With bitcoin extending Monday's rally even as traditional markets signal caution, a deeper look into the Russia SWIFT ban, and why we need to update crypto terminology, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus and ... Show More
12m 15s