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Jul 2023
12m 32s

Crypto Continues Its Pushback on Washing...

Blockworks
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Today on The Breakdown, NLW continues coverage of the crypto industry's growing push back against the SEC and overreaching politicians. The show examines the SEC's price-shocking claim on Friday that ETF applications were inadequate, as well as a new motion to dismiss an SEC lawsuit from Bittrex.  Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https:// ... Show More
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