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Apr 2022
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BREAKDOWN: Did a Second Nation Actually ...

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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 Panama’s crypto legislation, which has moved forward out of committee. Overall, he ... Show More
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