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BREAKDOWN: Are NFTs Just This Cycle’s ICOs? Mar 02, 2021

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As musicians, celebrities and social media stars pile into the space, should we be getting concerned?

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.

On today’s episode, NLW looks at the explosion of interest in NFTs. Big money, big names, big problems?

He asks whether non-fungible tokens are this cycle’s initial coin offerings by looking at five different comparison points:

Inflated prices
Overpromises
Celebrity hype
Wheat-and-Chaff
Competition with bitcoin

So are NFTs just a new version of the ol’ ICO? Listen to find out.

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BREAKDOWN: Why Citi Thinks Bitcoin Is at a Tipping Point Mar 01, 2021

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A 108-page report from the bank argues that in the future, bitcoin could become the preferred currency for international trade.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.

Today on the Brief:

Michael Saylor bought the dip
China bans bitcoin mining in Inner Mongolia
WallStreetBets moving off Reddit?

Our main discussion: Citi’s analysis of bitcoin.

February saw a non-stop barrage of bullish bitcoin news with regard to institutional uptake. March is off to a similar start with a massive research report arguing that:

Bitcoin’s evolution over the last seven years has been spectacular
CBDCs are likely to become more important
If CBDCs do become more important, it could spur more corporations to use bitcoin as a global settlement currency

NLW argues that the report itself may be the beginning of a new, important part of the institutional bitcoin narrative.

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BREAKDOWN: Governments Couldn’t Ban Bitcoin Even if They Wanted Feb 28, 2021

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A reading of Human Rights Foundation CSO Alex Gladstein’s latest essay.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Today on “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “Can Governments Stop Bitcoin?” by Alex Gladstein, published recently by Quillette. Gladstein argues that both technical and legal attacks on bitcoin are extremely difficult to execute, even for large governments.

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BREAKDOWN: Are Beeple's $6.6M Sale and Christie's Auction a Turning Point for NFTs? Feb 27, 2021

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NFTs had a major week, with Christie’s Auctioning off its first-ever digital art exclusive and a different NFT selling for $6.6M.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

This week on the Weekly Recap, NLW discusses:

The price dip
Tether’s settlement with the NYAG
Coinbase’s S1 Filings
Beeple’s record-setting NFT sales and what it means for the NFT space as a whole

This week on The Breakdown:

Monday | The First Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is Absolutely Soaring

Tuesday | The Most Conservative Regulator in America Just Settled Its Case Against Tether: Can We Move On Now?

Wednesday | If You Sell Your Bitcoin, Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey WILL Buy It

Thursday | Bitcoin Investing Is ESG Investing

Friday | Why Cathie Wood Thinks Bitcoin Could Replace Bonds

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BREAKDOWN: Why Cathie Wood Thinks Bitcoin Could Replace Bonds Feb 26, 2021

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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 by Nexo.io.

Today on the Brief:

SEC investigating Elon’s DOGE tweets?
US income growth has second biggest monthly gain ever
Robinhood growth suggests crypto mainstreaming

Main 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 innovation
How ARK’s funds have grown
Why bonds aren’t performing anymore and why bitcoin could fill the gap in investor’s portfolios

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BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Investing Is ESG Investing Feb 25, 2021

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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 by Nexo.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 crime
Provides three frameworks for understanding bitcoin’s energy consumption
Demonstrates how marginalized communities are using bitcoin as a tool of economic empowerment
Argues that bitcoin provides a new, networked alternative to corporate governance

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BREAKDOWN: If You Sell Your Bitcoin, Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey WILL Buy It Feb 24, 2021

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Square added $170M in bitcoin to its reserves last quarter, while MicroStrategy announced a fresh $1B bitcoin buy today.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Today on the Brief:

Fed Chair Jerome Powell comments on markets and digital currency
Cathie Wood’s ARK faces toughest stretch since last September
India’s latest anti-crypto sentiment

Our main discussion: More news on corporate bitcoin buying. NLW discusses:

Square’s Q4 and overall 2020 bitcoin performance in terms of revenue and profit
Square’s latest bitcoin purchase of ~3,300 BTC for $170 million
MicroStrategy’s latest >$1B bitcoin purchase, bringing the total to more than 90,000 BTC
Why these announcements are losing their power to move markets

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BREAKDOWN: The Most Conservative Regulator in America Just Settled Its Case Against Tether – Can We Move On Now? Feb 23, 2021

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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 by Nexo.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 2021
How conspiracy theories overtook legitimate concerns
The history of the NYAG’s case against Tether
Specific findings of the NYAG’s case around two times that Tether was not backed 1-to-1 by U.S. dollars held in Tether bank accounts
Why there was never any accusation of Tether printing USDT out of thin air to manipulate markets
The specifics of the settlement
Why this conclusion clears risk from institutional investors

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BREAKDOWN: The First Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is Absolutely Soaring Feb 22, 2021

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The Purpose Bitcoin ETF BTCC could be Canada’s biggest ETF in a matter of weeks.

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.

Today on the Brief:

Welcome back to the price rollercoaster
The latest from China’s digital yuan trial
A 3-week sprint to a stimulus package

Our main discussion: Canada’s first bitcoin ETF

NLW discusses:

ETF 101
Pros and cons of a bitcoin ETF
History of bitcoin ETF proposals
Early performance for Canada’s BTCC ETF
Implications for a U.S. BTC ETF in 2021

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BREAKDOWN: Should the US Federal Reserve Buy Bitcoin? Feb 21, 2021

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A reading of Alex Treece’s recent CoinDesk op-ed, “Why the US Needs Bitcoin.”

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.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.

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