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Nov 2022
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Genesis and Gemini Earn Halt Withdrawals...

Blockworks
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This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.   On today’s episode, NLW covers the latest fallout from the FTX collapse. Genesis Capital has paused withdrawals and loan origination, which has also led to Gemini pausing its Earn program. NLW also covers the latest in why last week’s CPI print may not be as bullish as it seems and why Apple plans ... Show More
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