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May 2022
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BREAKDOWN: Crypto Politics Heats Up in A...

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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 Mining Council letter to the EPA Ohio’s entirely pro-crypto Senate primary    - ... Show More
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