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Apr 2022
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BREAKDOWN: The Return of Bitcoin ETF Opt...

COINDESK
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Plus Coinbase launches its NFT features in beta.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  

On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:

  • Bitcoin spot ETF optimism in the U.S.
  • Australian spot ETFs coming next week
  • Coinbase’s new NFT features 
  • Stripe adding crypto payouts 

 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8. 



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