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, removing some banks from SWIFT as well as freezing the foreign reserve assets of Rus ... Show More
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: Russian Banks Cut Off From SWIFT, Central Bank Reserves Blocked as West Responds
The latest in the economic dimension of the conflict.
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 signific ... Show More
21m 55s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Iron Firewall Descends as Visa, Mastercard and PayPal Leave Russia
Netflix and TikTok also restricted services in the country.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at Russia’s increasing economic isolation. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal all announced their plans to stop servicin ... Show More
17m 30s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Game Theory Behind Russia's New Crypto Policy
Sticking it to the U.S., a hedge against China or both?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com.
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
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
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: How Russia’s Escalation in Ukraine Is Impacting Markets
While much is unknown, many are anticipating big impacts on energy.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
Monday, President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s recognition of two breakaway territories in the Ukrainian region of Donbas. The recognition was widely ... Show More
18m 5s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Inside China and Russia's Battle Against the US Dollar
How concerned with the USD’s role as reserve currency should we be?
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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 ... Show More
18m 51s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: 15 Key Economic Questions After Russia Invades Ukraine
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 ... Show More
31m 38s
Jan 2022
BREAKDOWN: After Bloody Weekend, Crypto Market Sentiment Goes Full Bear
Stocks also opened the week down on growing fears of conflict in Ukraine.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the growing bearish sentiment around the crypto industry. The culprit, he argues, is a deepening macro malaise that has ... Show More
18m 37s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: What the West Got Wrong on Ukraine
A reading of different takes from Twitter.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus and FTX US.
On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads three threads about Russia-Ukraine:
"Why You Were Wrong About Ukraine and Will Be Again" by Konstantin Kisin
Autocrats are crazy, wi ... Show More
16m 5s