Despite Argentina grappling with an annual inflation rate surpassing 100% and enduring strict capital controls, many citizens still opt to trade currency via illicit "cuevas" and maintain bundles of near-worthless cash, rather than embracing the potential benefits of cryptocurrencies.
In this episode, The Block's Nathan Crooks breaks down his research into w ... Show More
May 8
Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think - David Bailey
David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Mic ... Show More
36m 40s
Apr 30
Barry Silbert on crypto's evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin
Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to ... Show More
36m 6s
Apr 29
Gold revaluation could lead to US treasury buying Bitcoin sooner than expected - Coinbase Exec
Sebastian Bea is the President of Coinbase Asset Management. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Bea to discuss how Bitcoin's recent market behavior is driving increased institutional interest and portfolio integration, signaling a potential shift in Bitcoin's role fr ... Show More
48m 20s
Jul 2019
Tavi Costa, Global Macro Analyst at Crescat Capital: What Will Happen To Crypto During a Global Recession
Tavi Costa is a Global Macro Analyst at Crescat Capital. In this conversation, Tavi and Anthony Pompliano discuss Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, the current U.S. economic markets, China, precious metals, how central bankers handle recessions, and what Tavi thinks is most likely to oc ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: It’s Official – A Second Country Has Made Bitcoin Legal Tender
Plus a look at news from Brazil, Buenos Aires, Fort Worth and New York.This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US. It’s another global crypto adoption and regulation roundup, led by confirmation that the Central African Republic is moving to make bitcoin legal tende ... Show More
16m 43s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: Why Crypto Matters for Emerging Markets
A look at which countries are seeing outsized crypto gains relative to GDP.This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW covers two topics. First, he looks at a new Chainalysis report on which countries realized the biggest crypto gains i ... Show More
15m 50s
Jan 2022
BREAKDOWN: Rio De Janeiro Is Giving People a 10% Discount to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
And putting 1% of their treasury into crypto.This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.This was, NLW argues, a very good week for crypto. He covers:The mayor of Rio announcing big bitcoin/crypto support this week Strike launching in ArgentinaNorthwest Arkansas offering t ... Show More
15m 29s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Florida to Accept Bitcoin for Taxes?
A look at recent crypto news from the U.S., El Salvador, India, Thailand and more. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US. Today NLW looks at global crypto news, including:El Salvador’s bitcoin bond delay. Florida Governor DeSantis’ comments about accepting cryp ... Show More
16m 50s
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 o ... Show More
17m 18s
Jul 2021
#602: True Decentralized Finance on Bitcoin with Max Carjuzaa
Max Carjuzaa is the co-founder and CEO of Money On Chain.
In this conversation, we discuss Money on Chain, bitcoin defi, bitcoin collateral, bitcoin ethos, Argentina’s economy, and censorship resistance.
=======================Matrixport, Asia’s fastest growing digital asset pla ... Show More
33m 19s
Nov 2021
Crypto Wars | We're in the (Virtual) Money | 7
Cryptocurrency has transformed dramatically since Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world more than a decade ago. Today, crypto has become a hot investment and, in recent years, an irreverent staple of Internet culture. But questions about its sustainability and volatili ... Show More
25m 21s