With bitcoin breaking above $40K, and a look at why crypto is an unlikely workaround for expanded U.S. sanctions against Russia, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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Featured Story: No, Crypto Won't 'Fix This' for Russia
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Aug 8
ElizaOS Founder Shaw Walters on Closing the Foundation, the Burwick Lawsuit, and Why Crypto Is Failing Builders | Markets Outlook
In his first interview since declaring the ElizaOS token dead, Eliza Labs Founder Shaw Walters sits down with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to lay out what he says actually happened. He also makes a broader case for why crypto's casino culture is actively driving out the builders w ... Show More
24m 53s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: Why One Stablecoin Is Being Backed by Bitcoin
Plus updates from Russia and Canada.
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 ... Show More
18m 40s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Ukraine Conflict Could Accelerate Digital Currencies
Plus a look at other key institutional, geopolitical and industry stories.
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 ... Show More
15m 50s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Big Banks Are Entering the Metaverse
Plus a look at recent news from around the crypto industry.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at recent crypto industry news, including:
Yuga Labs’ purchase of CryptoPunks and Meebits
A leak deck about Yuga’s metaverse amb ... Show More
19m 13s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Did Bitcoin Just Become Legal Tender in Switzerland?
A review of key bitcoin and crypto narratives.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW checks in on the state of key bitcoin, crypto and economic narratives, from bitcoin’s institutional bid to bitcoin as l ... Show More
17m 42s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Game Theory Behind Russia's New Crypto Policy
Sticking it to the U.S., a hedge against China or both?
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On today’s episode, NLW explores possible reasons why Russia’s recent 180 on cryptocurrencies might make sense. As the country prepares to legalize and regula ... Show More
19m 11s
Jan 2022
BREAKDOWN: A $4.2T Asset Manager Just Said Governments Will Buy Bitcoin
A look at the latest in the relationship between governments and crypto.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest from governments and crypto, including:
India’s prime minister calling for global cooperation to “fight” cry ... Show More
18m 9s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: Why KPMG's Bitcoin Buy May Be a Bigger Deal Long Term Than Tesla's
The tax and accounting giant’s Canada division adds bitcoin and ETH to its balance sheet.
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KPMG Canada announced Monday it added BTC and ETH to its balance sheet, as well as buying carbon credits to offset its new e ... Show More
17m 27s
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