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00:17:19

BREAKDOWN: While Others Warn of Market Bubble,...

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2021/07/13

One early bitcoin investor with a traditional background is less concerned about any upcoming bubble.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW analyzes value investor turned bitcoin bull Bill Miller’s contrarian take on a possible upcoming market bubble. Miller’s background lies in traditional markets, with a massive portion of his portfolio grounded in strategically held Amazon shares. That, in addition to his relatively early bitcoin investments, provides

00:12:36

BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Leads to Hyperinflation? Meet the...

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2021/07/12

Some argue bitcoin wealth is exhausting the world’s productive potential.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.In this episode, NLW focuses on:Inflation measures, impacts and who’s to blameNews out of Paraguay concerning pro-bitcoin legislationA recent “Wall Street Journal” survey of economists revealed they expect higher inflation rates to persist for years to come. “Money Week” ran an op-ed playing on the increased attention on inflation where they pin bitcoin as an unused hoard of productive

00:12:41

BREAKDOWN: The Progressive Case for Bitcoin

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2021/07/11

A reading of an excerpt of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s recent letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler and a responding essay.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads an excerpt from Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s questions to SEC Chairman Gensler about crypto and crypto exchanges. NLW then reads an essay responding to Warren’s recent discussions of the topic from Murtaza Hussain called “Elizabeth Warren’s Bitcoin Blind Spot.”-NYDIG, the institutional-grade

00:14:02

BREAKDOWN: Can a New Wave of Crypto IPOs Rekindle...

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2021/07/10

Circle and Robinhood are both coming to public markets, but will they re-excite those markets when it comes to crypto?

00:18:32

BREAKDOWN: As Biden Targets Big Tech, a Reminder That...

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2021/07/09

President Biden’s decisive action to promote competition in the U.S. reflects a decreasing public approval of Big Tech.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW analyzes President Joe Biden’s “Factsheet: Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” including:The shift in public sentiment against Big TechThe order’s implications to the tech and finance sectorsCrypto’s decentralized nature as intrinsically anti-monopolistFor a period of

00:22:09

BREAKDOWN: Are GBTC Unwinds Bullish or Bearish for...

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2021/07/08

With so many strong opinions about the mechanisms behind GBTC and BTC plays, the answer is elusive.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.NLW explores the debate surrounding the GBTC unlock’s bearish or bullish nature on this episode of “The Breakdown,” including:Historical impacts of market structure on pricesGBTC’s influence on markets as its premium attracted investorsAnalysis of the GBTC unlock bearish vs. bullish debateGrayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is an investment vehicle that allows

00:13:15

BREAKDOWN: De-Globalization vs. De-Nationification:...

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2021/07/07

The context for news about states fighting crypto is a larger set of historical and geopolitical forces.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW explores what he calls “the shifting tectonic plates of the global social order.” On one side, he argues, are the forces of de-globalization, with nations turning inward and focusing on economic sovereignty. Part of that is states exerting more control over corporations and Big Tech. On the other is a process of

00:11:51

BREAKDOWN: Will Bitcoin or Russia Be Blamed for the...

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2021/07/06

REvil, the ransomware group behind the Colonial Pipeline attack, strikes again.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this extended-brief style episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW discusses recent news, FUD and policy in the world of crypto, including:The ransomware group behind the Colonial Pipeline attack strikes againAn increasing list of regulatory actions against BinanceThe China crackdown on crypto tradingThe attack against Colonial Pipeline pushed ransomware fears to a new level. REvil,

00:43:55

BREAKDOWN: The State of Institutional Adoption of...

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2021/07/05

A conversation with the Circle CEO about the prospects for traditional finance to move into DeFi.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.This conversation was originally released as a sponsored content webinar from Circle and CoinDesk. NLW decided to release it on his podcast of his own volition and was not paid to do so. The conversation covers why institutions are becoming interested in DeFi, which institutions are starting to participate and what barriers remain.-NYDIG, the institutional-grade

00:11:28

BREAKDOWN: Declaring Independence and Freedom From...

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2021/07/04

A reading of Jeff Dorman’s recent FUD-busting newsletter.This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this holiday edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Jeff Dorman’s “Debunking 10 Digital Asset Bear Market Theses.”-NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for Bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds of millions of customers, to offer Bitcoin. Learn more atNYDIG.com/NLW.-Image credit:Overearth/iStock/Getty Images Plus, modified by

00:08:48

BREAKDOWN: Are We on the Verge of a New Regulatory...

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2021/07/03

Recapping this week’s congressional hearing and more on “The Weekly Recap.”This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.On this edition of “The Breakdown’s Weekly Recap," NLW looks at:Why this week’s congressional hearing suggests elected officials are taking crypto more seriouslyA slate of CBDC news from around the worldThe beginning of a new macro narrative for Ethereum and DeFi-NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for Bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted

00:11:09

BREAKDOWN: Network to Undergo Biggest Difficulty...

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2021/07/02

But how much do people trust the Council’s methodology?This episode is sponsored byNYDIG.Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the latest in the highly dynamic, fast-evolving world of bitcoin mining, including:China’s mining ban and the “Great Western Hashrate Migration”Bitcoin’s built-in hashrate fluctuation mitigation, the “difficulty adjustment”The Bitcoin Mining Council’s newest sustainable mining figuresChina’s expansive mining ban, including regions with hydroelectric power, forced

00:12:31

BREAKDOWN: George Soros and Steve Cohen Go In on...

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2021/07/01

A fresh wave of institutional investors poses new risks to crypto.This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.In this episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW discusses a fresh wave of investors and their potential disruptions to markets, including:Two new major hedge funds, Point72 and Soros FundInevitable short-term investors as part of market maturationTroublesome possibility of regulation forming around institutional trading habitsIn early 2020, institutional investors flowed into the crypto space

00:19:46

BREAKDOWN: A "Crypto Frenzy"? Today's Congressional...

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2021/06/30

U.S. hearing on crypto indicates policymakers’ increasing intention to regulate the crypto market.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.An interview with a congressman followed by a congressional hearing on crypto signal policymakers are moving to the next phase of talks about regulating crypto.Troubling comments in Congressman Bill Foster’s interview with AxiosUpcoming committee hearing titled ominously “America on ‘FIRE:’ Will the Crypto Frenzy Lead to Financial Independence and Early

00:10:51

BREAKDOWN: How the Macro Landscape Is Shaping Bitcoin...

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2021/06/29

A rapidly changing landscape is leading to insecurity on a broad scale.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Highlights from today’s Breakdown:The latest legal challenges around the Bitcoin white paperA barrage of institutional bitcoin newsWhat the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs has to do with the crypto marketsFor those worried there was a loss of momentum around institutions entering bitcoin, fear not. Cathie Wood’s ARK is joining forces with 21 Shares to become the latest to apply to

00:12:02

BREAKDOWN: The Real Story of the UK Binance Ban

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2021/06/28

What recent intrigue around Binance tells us about the state of global regulation.This episode is sponsored byNexo.ioandCircle.Today on the BriefIndian investment in crypto soarsThe first Mexican bank to accept bitcoin?Tether FUD from the FED?In our main discussion, NLW looks at recent regulatory action from the U.K., Canada and Japan. He argues that we’re entering a new phase of global regulation, where we’re likely to see a particular focus on leverage and derivatives.-Nexo.iolets you

00:10:50

BREAKDOWN: The Great Western Hashrate Migration Is Real

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2021/06/27

A recent essay dives into China’s motivations for its recent bitcoin mining ban.This episode is sponsored byNexo.ioandCircle.On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Nic Carter’s latest essay for CoinDesk “Go West, Bitcoin! Unpacking the Great Hashrate Migration.”-Nexo.iolets you borrow against your crypto at 6.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 100+ market pairs with the tap of a button.Get started at nexo.io.-Circle Yield, now in early access,

00:07:54

BREAKDOWN: Even in an Off Week, Bitcoin Had Quietly...

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2021/06/26

18 million more Americans will soon be able to buy, sell and hold bitcoin directly from their bank accounts.This episode is sponsored byNexo.ioandCircle.On this edition of “The Breakdown’s Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:Two more massive fundraisesA set of positive regulatory newsA new partnership that will bring bitcoin directly to bank accounts and credit unions around America-Nexo.iolets you borrow against your crypto at 6.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly

00:11:17

BREAKDOWN: Elon S**tposting While El Salvador's...

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2021/06/25

President Nayib Bukele launches what some are calling the most important airdrop in history.This episode is sponsored byNexo.ioandCircle.Last night was one for the history books. As Elon Musk was making weird, stupid jokes about bitcoiners, the president of El Salvador was live on YouTube discussing what amounts to a $117 million BTC airdrop to citizens as a part of the recently passed law making bitcoin legal tender in the Central American nation.-Nexo.iolets you borrow against your crypto

00:15:22

BREAKDOWN: John McAfee and the End of Crypto’s Gonzo Era

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2021/06/24

An unignorable icon’s passing marks the end of an important early age in crypto.This episode is sponsored byNexo.ioandCircle.The passing of an icon in crypto necessitates reflection. John McAfee was at times reviled, and at the same time, deadly serious and a prophet, sometimes a clown. The many facets to his personality mirror the roller-coaster history of crypto, a Wild West of finance in its earliest days.Join NLW in this episode of “The Breakdown” for a journey first through the winding

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