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Mar 2022
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Bitcoin’s Allies in the US Senate Are In...

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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.   On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the news that long-time Bitcoin advocate Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is now working with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on what aspires to be comprehensive crypto legislation. The addition of Gillibrand into the mix underscores the growing b ... Show More
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