Wednesday, Foreign Affairs published an argument from American University professor Hilary Allen that the U.S. should consider a full ban on crypto. The argument gives explicit voice to a position that has been held quietly in the Biden Administration, and represents a ratcheting up of the rhetorical war around crypto in the U.S.
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Apr 2023
BREAKDOWN: The US Government Attack on Crypto Certainly Seems Coordinated
From the SEC to bank regulators, just about everyone is mad at the Coins.
On this edition of Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads “Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto” by Kevin Reynolds
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16m 38s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: A Watershed Moment – Everything You Need to Know About Biden’s Crypto Executive Order
Lots of studies, no onerous rulemaking.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
Today, after months of speculation, President Biden signed and released his executive order on crypto. The contents of the order have been subject to significant debate, with some ... Show More
24m 32s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Enforcing Sanctions in Crypto Isn't the Problem
Despite some elected officials’ questions, Treasury seems to agree.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus, FTX US and Cointelli.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at scrutiny around sanctions and the crypto industry. He talks about three situations that show the state ... Show More
18m 18s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: Why a US Senator Just Said the Fed Should Buy Bitcoin
Plus a look at the political debates around inflation.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at the increasingly political discourse around inflation in the United States. The Right is claiming government overspending is to blame w ... Show More
15m 49s
Dec 2021
BREAKDOWN: Just How Bearish Are the Bitcoin and Crypto Communities?
Crypto Twitter is bleak, but is it justified?
This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at a few explanations for the current bearish sentiment turn, including:
A belief that a bubble is finally bursting
A larger market shift to risk-off based on i ... Show More
17m 1s
Feb 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Game Theory Behind Russia's New Crypto Policy
Sticking it to the U.S., a hedge against China or both?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Arculus, FTX US and MELD.com.
On today’s episode, NLW explores possible reasons why Russia’s recent 180 on cryptocurrencies might make sense. As the country prepares to legalize and regula ... Show More
19m 11s