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00:17:33

BREAKDOWN: Ukraine Legalizes Bitcoin

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2021/09/09

Plus a look at the latest out of El Salvador as well as Panama’s new crypto legislation.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.El Salvador made history on Tuesday, Sept. 7, when it became the first nation to make bitcoin legal tender. In this episode, NLW reviews the first day of bitcoin in El Salvador, including reports from the ground as well as the salty tears of anti-BTC libertarians. He also looks at new crypto legislation out of Panama. Finally, he covers a new bill to legalize and

00:22:58

BREAKDOWN: The SEC Threatens to Sue Coinbase but...

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2021/09/08

According to the company, the SEC has threatened to sue over the not-yet-launched Coinbase Lend product.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW briefly covers yesterday’s bitcoin price crash and why it was driven by market structure more than news. The main topic focuses on revelations from Coinbase that after months of engagement around its upcoming Lend product, the SEC is now threatening to sue. NLW examines the controversy from five dimensions:The argument for

00:16:38

BREAKDOWN: It’s Bitcoin Day in El Salvador

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2021/09/07

NLW looks at the controversy and potential surrounding the implementation of El Salvador’s new bitcoin law.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.El Salvador’s bitcoin legal-tender law goes into effect today. NLW looks at the recent controversy surrounding the law, including:Institutional controversy – why the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank don’t like the lawBitcoiner skepticism – why some aren’t convinced the law should force merchants to accept BTCAuthoritarian blues – why

01:13:51

BREAKDOWN: “Bitcoin at $1,000,000 is a Global...

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2021/09/06

A holiday encore presentation: One of the internet’s most fluid thinkers, Balaji Srinivasan joins to give a brief history of the future.

00:31:13

BREAKDOWN: WTF Is A “Metaverse?”

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2021/09/05

On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads David Hoffman’s recent essay in Bankless “The Metaverse Emerges”

00:43:32

SOB: Is Axie Infinity's Play-to-Earn Economic...

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2021/09/04

Has decentralized gaming just created virtual menial labor?Join hosts Adam B. Levine, Jonathan Mohan and Andreas M. Antonopoulos as they dive into the world of Axie Infinity and the growing global meta economy. Axie Infinity, a Pokémon-esc play-to-earn game on the Ethereum blockchain, has exploded in popularity around the world. The primary user-base has remained grounded in the Philippines as Filipinos from all walks of life buy, borrow, breed, trade and fight in-game NFT characters called

00:10:23

BREAKDOWN: Dungeons and Degens - Why Everyone Is...

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2021/09/04

Is it the insane growth in prices, the wild community world building, or both?This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at Loot (for Adventurers), the newest NFT sensation. Unlike the “JPEG” or Avatar NFTs, Loot bags are sets of theoretical items for a theoretical game set in a theoretical fantasy world. Created by one of the co-founders of Vine, Loot absolutely took off this past week, racing to be one of the most traded NFTs, and attracting thousands

00:16:46

BREAKDOWN: The Official Bitcoin and Crypto Fall Preview

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2021/09/03

A look at what we can expect around regulations, bitcoin adoption, NFTs, stablecoins and moreThis episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this special episode of The Breakdown, NLW looks at what we learned over the summer and what the fall holds for different parts of the crypto industry and surrounding spaces, including:The macroeconomic landscapeRegulatory battlesBitcoinNFTsLayer 1 battlesCBDCs and stablecoins-NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for Bitcoin, is making it possible for

00:12:12

BREAKDOWN: A $1.5T Asset Manager Is Getting Into Bitcoin

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2021/09/02

As bitcoin hits $50,000 again, more news of institutional adoption and mainstreaming.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Today on the Brief:Binance dinged by Singapore authorities while discussing Binance.us going publicFormer CFTC Chair Giancarlo leaves BlockFi board of directors after only four monthsSEC takes action against … Bitconnect?Our main discussion: Franklin Templeton has posted a job listing for a crypto trader, while Vast bank now offers bitcoin buying and selling directly from

00:15:31

BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Payments Coming to Twitter?

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2021/09/01

A look at the historical context of Bitcoin in Silicon Valley and why today’s news matters.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On today’s episode, NLW takes a historical look at Silicon Valley’s relationship with Bitcoin. NLW explores why so many in Silicon Valley missed Bitcoin in the early days, why smart contracts made more sense to them (and fit with their funding model), and what Jack Dorsey’s support of Bitcoin all means. Finally, he uses that context to explain today’s leaked news that

00:12:29

BREAKDOWN: DAOs, NFTs and Crypto Derivatives Win...

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2021/08/31

Today’s news reflects the full breadth of everything happening in the crypto industry.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On today’s episode, NLW breaks down a slew of stories that reflect different aspects of the crypto industry:Billionaire John Paulson doesn’t like cryptoFTX US acquires LedgerXSyndicate DAO raises $20 millionLayer 1 battles with Ethereum and SolanaVintage Bitcoin-based “Rare Pepes” get repurposed and sold on OpenSeaTreasury trying to add MORE rules for crypto

00:13:20

BREAKDOWN: Jack Dorsey Is Building a Decentralized...

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2021/08/30

Can Square make DeFi on Bitcoin a thing?This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Today on the Brief:NFTs have a monster monthCentre's global network of stablecoinsThe Cuban government to recognize cryptoOur main discussion:In July, Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and payments company Square, announced that Square was launching a new division focused on building decentralized infrastructure around Bitcoin. At the end of last week, we got more details about where Square is starting. The TBD division

00:11:29

BREAKDOWN: The Weaponization of the Banking System

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2021/08/29

A reading from Nic Carter shows how payments became a tool of policy.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this edition of Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads Nic Carter’s latest for CoinDesk “OnlyFans Shows How the Banking System Is Politicized.”The piece provides the history of Operation Choke Point and how the legacy of financial weaponization persists to today.-NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for Bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with

00:13:52

BREAKDOWN: The Race for Stablecoin Transparency

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2021/08/28

Tether, Circle and Paxos all position for a new regulated stablecoin era.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this week’s Weekly Recap, NLW breaks down the recent history of stablecoins and contextualizes recent news from Tether, Circle and Paxos. Could stablecoin providers be positioning themselves to be the rails of an eventual U.S. digital dollar?-NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for Bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds

00:11:23

BREAKDOWN: What Jerome Powell Said at Jackson Hole

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2021/08/27

The Fed couldn’t be clearer about continued long term dovish monetary policy.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.The Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is sort of like TED for Central Bankers. In the lead-up to this year’s event, the conversation has been totally focused on whether or not Fed Chair Jerome Powell would signal a beginning of tapering of dovish support. NLW breaks down the expectations and Powell’s words to glean a picture of the monetary policy likely to

00:15:14

BREAKDOWN: The World Economy's 'Transitory' Supply...

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2021/08/26

An exploration of the history of global supply chains provides insight into just how fast – or slow – the return to normal may be.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.First, on the Brief:Bitcoin hash power coming back onlineA new millionaire testing out cryptoAn emerging music tokenization platformBitcoin saw a significant drop in hashrate after China’s mining bans. The network accordingly implemented its largest difficulty adjustment, a parameter to adjust incentives for mining, to date. Has

00:13:31

BREAKDOWN: Why Crypto Is Skeptical of Treasury's...

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2021/08/25

The U.S. Treasury claims it will not target non-brokers, though the language of the bill differs with that claim.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.First, on the Brief:OnlyFans’ reversal of its decision to ban sexuually explicit contentBudweiser’s NFT Twitter profile pictureThe U.K.’s warnings to BinanceLast week, OnlyFans announced it would ban sexually explicit content from its platform, citing three major banks that had refused service because of “reputational risk.” Today, the company

00:10:57

BREAKDOWN: Citi to Trade Bitcoin Futures?

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2021/08/24

Citigroup is the latest in a stream of institutional adoption into everything from NFTs to BTC.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this episode of “The Breakdown”:Surveys and reports detailing expected institutional adoptionCitigroup to trade on the CMEGlobal perception of crypto, CBDCsNFT and DeFi on the riseBitcoin news from Michael Saylor, Blockstream and SubstackRecent reports from Deloitte and Nickel Digital help set institutional and general public adoption expectations. Of 23 asset

00:13:39

BREAKDOWN: Visa Buys a Punk as Bitcoin Returns to $50K

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2021/08/23

Is it a marketing stunt or the beginning of a wave of institutional interest in NFTs?This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Late Sunday evening, bitcoin pushed above $50,000 for the first time in three months. Overall BTC is up 46% in the last 30 days. NLW explores arguments that this move has been spot driven and connected to institutions and whales. He also looks at the potential implications of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting later this week.In the second part of the show, he looks

00:15:32

BREAKDOWN: Why Time Is the Ultimate Scarce Asset

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2021/08/22

A reading of two recent threads from crypto VCs on creator coins, NFTs and more.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.This week, “Long Reads Sunday” returns to its Twitter roots with a reading of two threads from crypto VCs. The first comes from Andreessen Horowitz’ Chris Dixon and the second from Kyle Samani of Multicoin. Together, they paint a picture of the emerging landscape of experiments around non-fungible tokens, creator coins, the metaverse and discuss the idea of time scarcity as a

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