On today’s show, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, Nikhilesh De, takes a look at the prospects for a bitcoin ETF that actually holds bitcoins. The short version is, not good.
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This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly.
This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by ... Show More
May 2022
BREAKDOWN: What Davos Man Thinks of Bitcoin and Crypto This Year
The annual WEF conference has begun, albeit late and in a more subdued fashion.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW previews two things happening this week:
First, hope from the markets that slightly dovish comments ... Show More
18m 25s
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
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
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: Did a Second Nation Actually Just Make Bitcoin Legal Tender?
Rumors were flying around Bitcoin Twitter this weekend, but how much truth do they have?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW digs into rumors that the Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender. He also looks at Pa ... Show More
19m 48s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Florida to Accept Bitcoin for Taxes?
A look at recent crypto news from the U.S., El Salvador, India, Thailand and more.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
Today NLW looks at global crypto news, including:
El Salvador’s bitcoin bond delay.
Florida Governor DeSantis’ comments about acceptin ... Show More
17m 50s
May 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Fed vs. VC – What’s Driving Crypto Short-Term and Long-Term Market Outlook
It’s a tale of two markets in crypto.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, NEAR and FTX US.
In the short term, crypto is firmly a part of the larger macro cycle driven by the Fed’s fight against inflation. In the long term, however, there is much evidence that the market downt ... Show More
18m 53s
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