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00:13:19

BREAKDOWN: Why Cathie Wood Thinks Bitcoin Could...

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2021/02/26

The ARK Investment founder discussed bitcoin’s opportunity to act as a replacement store of value at the Bloomberg Crypto Summit.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today on the Brief:SEC investigating Elon’s DOGE tweets?US income growth has second biggest monthly gain everRobinhood growth suggests crypto mainstreamingMain discussion: Cathie Wood thinks Bitcoin could replace bonds. In this episode, NLW lays out:How Cathie Wood made a name by being early in Tesla, Bitcoin and innovationHow

00:24:17

BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Investing Is ESG Investing

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2021/02/25

As more investors focus on the environmental, social and governance impacts of their decisions, an argument for why bitcoin is ESG-friendly.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.In today's episode, NLW looks at how bitcoin fits with the growing trend of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing. In it, he:Argues that ESG investors should disregard the false idea that bitcoin is only used for crimeProvides three frameworks for understanding bitcoin’s energy consumptionDemonstrates how

00:12:29

BREAKDOWN: If You Sell Your Bitcoin, Michael Saylor...

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2021/02/24

Square added $170M in bitcoin to its reserves last quarter, while MicroStrategy announced a fresh $1B bitcoin buy today.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today on the Brief:Fed Chair Jerome Powell comments on markets and digital currencyCathie Wood’s ARK faces toughest stretch since last SeptemberIndia’s latest anti-crypto sentimentOur main discussion: More news on corporate bitcoin buying. NLW discusses:Square’s Q4 and overall 2020 bitcoin performance in terms of revenue and

00:16:17

BREAKDOWN: The Most Conservative Regulator in America...

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2021/02/23

The case showed Tether and Bitfinex’s track record of misleading statements and dubious practices, but gave no credence to claims that tethers were printed to manipulate markets.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the final settlement of the New York Attorney General’s case against Tether. He argues that the outcome is extremely positive for the industry, discussing:Why Tether risk became a major source of FUD in 2021How conspiracy theories overtook

00:18:17

BREAKDOWN: The First Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is...

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2021/02/22

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF BTCC could be Canada’s biggest ETF in a matter of weeks.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today on the Brief:Welcome back to the price rollercoasterThe latest from China’s digital yuan trialA 3-week sprint to a stimulus packageOur main discussion: Canada’s first bitcoin ETFNLW discusses:ETF 101Pros and cons of a bitcoin ETFHistory of bitcoin ETF proposalsEarly performance for Canada’s BTCC ETFImplications for a U.S. BTC ETF in 2021-Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin,

00:14:33

BREAKDOWN: Should the US Federal Reserve Buy Bitcoin?

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2021/02/21

A reading of Alex Treece’s recent CoinDesk op-ed, “Why the US Needs Bitcoin.”This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Alex Treece’s recent essay “Why the US Needs Bitcoin.” The piece argues the U.S. will inevitably adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, but by doing so sooner rather than later it can enjoy geopolitical advantages.NLW follows with a discussion of his assessment of the prospects of a digital dollar backed by digital gold.-Earn up

00:22:40

BREAKDOWN: 'I Am Not a Cat' – The GameStop Hearing...

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2021/02/20

What we learned from the congressional hearing featuring representatives from Reddit, Melvin Capital, Citadel Securities and Robinhood.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.This week, instead of our normal Weekly Recap, NLW digs into Thursday’s congressional hearings around GameStop, Robinhood and WallStreetBets.He explores:Why there was a significant focus on T+2 settlementBipartisan agreement on retail investors getting screwed, but different diagnoses on how to addressWhy Keith Gill, aka

00:11:00

BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Is Now a Trillion-Dollar Asset –...

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2021/02/19

The milestone isn’t just psychological, and potentially opens entire new groups of investors who couldn’t participate previously.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Bitcoin is officially a $1 trillion asset. As the price surged over $54,000, the total market cap of bitcoin reached the new all-time high.In this episode, NLW explores the significance of the milestone, arguing:There has been a slate of good news, from BlackRock rumblings to Canadian ETFs that have been driving recent price

00:55:20

BREAKDOWN: How 2,000 Years of Monetary History Led Us...

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2021/02/18

A conversation with the author of the new book “Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies.”This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Nik Bhatia is a financial researcher, a CFA charterholder and an Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.Nik’s new book “Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies” puts the rise of bitcoin into a larger

00:10:36

BREAKDOWN: Coinbase Trades at a $77B Valuation as BTC...

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2021/02/17

An overview of key news, from a new DeFi Index fund for accredited investors to bitcoin shrugging off growing Treasury yields.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today’s episode of "The Breakdown" analyzes a number of topics across the bitcoin and crypto industry, including:Bitcoin reclaims $50,000 and looks towards a $1 trillion market capTreasury yields rise, hammering gold but so far having no impact on BTCBitwise launches a new DeFi index fund for accredited and institutional

00:19:51

BREAKDOWN: Is $50,000 BTC the Beginning of a Bitcoin...

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2021/02/16

As bitcoin reaches a new milestone all-time high, NLW asks whether we’ve broken out of a traditional halving-based market cycle to something bigger.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Early this morning, bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $50,000. While the market quickly retraced, the psychological barrier was breached. On today’s episode, NLW explores what it means, including whether there is any technical value in the number and Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy’s new $600 million

00:12:16

BREAKDOWN: The Mainstream Media Narrative Shifts as...

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2021/02/15

As another wave of major financial institutions announce bitcoin plans, it’s getting harder for the MSM to simply print the same old FUD.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today on the Brief:A follow-up on celebrity in cryptoDapper Labs and BlockFi raising at multibillion dollar valuationsCathie Wood and ARK increase their bitcoin positionOur main discussion looks at the latest institutional bitcoin news:Deutsche Bank – the world’s 21st largest – quietly revealed a digital asset custody

00:14:38

BREAKDOWN: Why Comparing Bitcoin to Visa Doesn’t Make...

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2021/02/14

A reading of Nic Carter’s latest essay for CoinDesk on the inappropriateness of comparing the energy consumption of bitcoin and Visa transactions.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” is a reading of Nic Carter’s latest essay for CoinDesk “What Bloomberg Gets Wrong About Bitcoin’s Climate Footprint.”-Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD, EUR, GBP, Stablecoins & more.Get started at nexo.io.-Image credit:Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSee

00:21:02

OPINIONATED: Preston Byrne on GameStop, Online Mobs...

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2021/02/13

Attorney Preston Byrne joins Ben Schiller to consider the continuing fallout from the WallStreetBets controversy.

00:08:30

BREAKDOWN: Corporate Crypto Makes Government Bans...

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2021/02/13

A recap of a swath of news about corporate players coming into the crypto space, and why it could change the landscape of regulation.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On this edition of the weekly recap, NLW breaks down the entrance of corporates into the crypto space this week, including:TeslaBNY MellonMastercardTwitterAmazonHe also argues that more corporate actors investing in bitcoin and crypto makes it significantly less likely the U.S. government would look towards severe

00:14:50

BREAKDOWN: Why Jay-Z's Bitcoin Trust Matters

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2021/02/12

Hip-hop mogul Sean Carter and Jack Dorsey are putting 500 BTC in a blind trust.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On today’s episode, NLW breaks down:The Miami Commissioners vote to start educating people about bitcoin and cryptoThe Nigerian Senate debate following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent crypto banWhy Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey’s bitcoin trust mattersNLW argues the relationship between the crypto industry and celebrities is very different this time around compared to the previous

00:13:24

BREAKDOWN: Gradually, Then Suddenly - Mastercard, BNY...

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2021/02/11

In the wake of Tesla’s big announcement on Monday, a wave of corporate engagement with crypto emerges.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On today’s episode of The Breakdown, NLW looks at a slew of news from corporates getting into the bitcoin and crypto space, including:Twitter CFO exploring bitcoin treasury holdings and payments to employees and vendorsMastercard announcing crypto coming to payment rails in 2021Amazon revealing its digital currency plans in a series of job postsBNY

00:20:17

BREAKDOWN: How Nigeria and India Are Dealing With...

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2021/02/10

Two of the world’s ten most populous countries have or are considering crypto bans: Here’s what it means.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.On today’s episode, NLW examines two governments' attempts to restrict how their citizens interact with crypto. He breaks down:India’s history with crypto bansIndia’s history with demonetization and financial controlWhat we know about a new bill that would ban crypto and provide a framework for an Indian government digital currencyRecent action by the

00:18:01

BREAKDOWN: Will Apple Be the Next Fortune 500 to Buy...

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2021/02/09

A new analyst report from the Royal Bank of Canada thinks that with a small investment Apple could disrupt the crypto exchange space and pay for it by buying bitcoin.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Today on the Brief:A shifting inflation narrativeReddit raises $250M and has a $6B valuationCastle Island Ventures announces $50M fund IIOur main discussion: Might Apple by the next company to dive into bitcoin?In the wake of Tesla’s surprise $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase announcement, many

00:22:09

BREAKDOWN: Elon Musk Buys Bitcoin - Everything You...

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2021/02/08

The implications of Elon Musk’s purchase on bitcoin’s climate narrative, other Fortune 500 treasury management strategies and more.This episode is sponsored byNexo.io.Elon Musk’s Tesla (TSLA) has purchased $1.5 billion in bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. Additionally, the company will soon be allowing people to pay for Teslas with bitcoin.In this episode, NLW breaks down:How Elon got to this moment, including his exchanges with MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) Michael SaylorWhat critics of the

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