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Feb 2022
15m 56s

BREAKDOWN: Can Bitcoin Stay Bipartisan?

COINDESK
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The more politicians get invested, the harder it will be. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.  This week on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the rising partisan tension around bitcoin, highlighting Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent appearance at the Conservative Political Action Committee conference.  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform ... Show More
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