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
May 2022
BREAKDOWN: Crypto Politics Heats Up in Advance of the Midterm Elections
Politicians are starting to formalize their positions.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at a set of stories relating to crypto’s place in the political discourse, including:
SEC increasing enforcement staff
Bitcoin Mi ... Show More
17m 3s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Stablecoin TRUST Act Could Enshrine Financial Privacy
A discussion draft of the bill was released by Sen. Pat Toomey.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
One of crypto’s biggest allies in the Senate, Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), has just released a discussion draft of a bill that would clarify stablecoin legislation. O ... Show More
16m 6s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: Can Bitcoin Stay Bipartisan?
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 Politica ... Show More
15m 56s
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: 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: States Are Proposing Mining Incentives as Big Oil Taps Bitcoin Mining for Environmental Gains
Plus the FBI has announced a new crypto enforcement division.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:
a new valuation for Circle
a new token fund from Sequoia
The FBI’s new crypto enforcement division
Cono ... Show More
15m 9s