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March 16, 2021BREAKDOWN: Ray Dalio on Dumb Dollar Debt, Bitcoin Controls and the Coming Assault on Capitalism
In his latest essay, the Bridgewater chief argues the U.S. could impose capital controls and ban non-sovereign monies.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper, and this week’s special product launch, NEM.
Today on The Breakdown, NLW reviews Ray Dalio’s latest essay, looking at:
The six reasons why it doesn’t make sense to hold bonds anymore
Why holding bonds is especially troubling in the concept of growing government money printing
Why sovereign bond holdings are shifting from the U.S. to China
Why proposed wealth taxes are likely just the beginning of a more aggressive period of financial regulation
Why we could see the government try to ban gold and bitcoin as their grip on reserve currency status weakens
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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Symbol from NEM is the connector between blockchain and business. It brings enterprise-grade security and programmability with cutting edge technical features for projects at the heart of the new economy -- join us by visiting symbolplatform.com or nem.io.
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22 min
March 15, 2021BREAKDOWN: Why Americans Could Spend Up to $40B in Direct Stimulus Payments on Bitcoin
A new survey from Mizuho Securities sees bitcoin as the most popular stimulus investment avenue.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper, and this week’s special product launch, NEM.
Today on the Brief:
Bitcoin’s $60,000 weekend price brings out the angry bears
India’s mixed signals on a crypto ban
Tesla’s new Master of Coin

Our main discussion:
A new $1.9 trillion stimulus package is on the books, of which about $400 billion is going to Americans in the form of direct payments. In this episode, NLW looks at what percentage of that might find its way into investments like bitcoin, specifically looking at a just-released survey from Mizuho with some juicy results.
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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Symbol from NEM is the connector between blockchain and business. It brings enterprise-grade security and programmability with cutting edge technical features for projects at the heart of the new economy -- join us by visiting symbolplatform.com or nem.io.
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17 min
March 14, 2021 BREAKDOWN: The Case for $1M Bitcoin
A reading of Bitcoin author Nik Bhatia’s latest essay.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Layered Money author Nik Bhatia’s recent essay for CoinDesk, “Why $1 Million Bitcoin Is Coming.”
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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13 min
March 13, 2021BREAKDOWN: Is This the Beginning of the Next Institutional Bitcoin Wave?
Morgan Stanley, New York Life, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are just some of the traditional finance institutions in the crypto news this week.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
On The Breakdown’s “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at news of institutional involvement in the bitcoin and digital asset space including:
New York Life investing in and joining the board of directors of NYDIG
JPMorgan introducing a “cryptocurrency exposure basket” debt product
Goldman Sachs’ COO saying demand is rising
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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11 min
March 12, 2021BREAKDOWN: What the $1.9T Stimulus Means for Bitcoin
The U.S. has now spent more on COVID-19 than on World War II. Here’s what it might mean for bitcoin.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
COVID-19 sent the money printer into overdrive. With the newly signed $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, the total spent on pandemic relief in the U.S. exceeds $6 trillion, more than WWII’s inflation-adjusted $4.1 trillion.
In this episode, NLW explores what the possible implications of this spending are for bitcoin, including:
Whether we’re likely to see if some of the $400 billion allocated for direct checks to citizens find its way into bitcoin
Whether the $1.9 trillion is just the start of a larger set of Biden Administration initiatives that will redefine our relationship with the balance sheet
NLW also does a quick regulatory roundup looking at:
The CFTC investigating Binance
U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson reintroducing the “Token Taxonomy Act”
The introduction of the “Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act”
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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15 min
March 11, 2021BREAKDOWN: A Beeple Artwork Just Sold for $69M – NFT Bubble or Everything Bubble?
The record-setting NFT auction is generating significant discussion about art, crypto and the state of the macro economy.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
Everyone paying attention knew that Beeple’s Christie’s auction was likely going to set a new high-water mark for non-fungible token (NFT) sales. Fewer would have guessed that it would lead to the third-highest auction price for a living artist in history.
On this episode, NLW breaks down:
How interest in NFTs is at an inflection point
Why it’s not just digital art but sports collectibles as well
How the traditional collectibles markets are also exploding
Why people think growing NFT prices might be a sign of an everything bubble
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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17 min
March 10, 2021BREAKDOWN: Why the CEO of New York Life Just Joined the Board of One of Bitcoin's Fastest-Growing Companies
The news comes just days after NYDIG’s announcement of a $200 million financing round including New York Life, Mass Mutual and George Soros as investors.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
Today on The Breakdown, NLW catches up on the news from the past few days, looking at:
NFTs heating up – and capturing some negative attention in the process
Infrastructure acquisitions and M&A heat up
Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act 2021
Coinbase’s $100B valuation
NYDIG’s $200M round and new board member
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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19 min
March 09, 2021BREAKDOWN: The World’s Most Important Geopolitical Fault Lines, Feat. Tracy Shuchart
From the Middle East to the South China Sea, a look at the most volatile parts of the world and what they mean for the macroeconomic landscape.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
On today’s episode, NLW is joined by investor and FinTwit star Tracy Shuchart. On the show, they discuss:
The world’s most important geopolitical fault lines, from the Middle East to China
The early indicators from the Biden administration around foreign policy
Jerome Powell’s recent statements on CBDCs
The changing global energy landscape
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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49 min
March 08, 2021BREAKDOWN: No, the Digital Dollar Won't Kill Bitcoin
Why CBDCs are growing as a focus for governments, and what impact they’ll really have on bitcoin.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
On today’s episode, NLW provides a 101-style overview of central bank digital currencies, looking at:
Why governments are interested in CBDCs
Why Facebook’s libra announcement accelerated CBDC development the world over
Why China’s CBDC efforts are driven by an attempt to shift power in the U.S. dollar-led global economy
How the U.S.’ rhetoric around central bank digital currencies is changing
Why CBDCs are likely to be good for bitcoin
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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16 min
March 07, 2021 BREAKDOWN: What Governments Should Do in the Coming Global Monetary Competition
A reading of Balaji Srinivasan’s recent essay “How India Legalizes Crypto.”
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Casper.
On today’s episode, NLW reads Balaji Srinivasan’s essay “How India Legalizes Crypto.” NLW argues that while India’s proposed crypto ban is nominally the focus, the implications are much bigger and have to do with a forthcoming global monetary competition that will inevitably include private, network cryptos including bitcoin and more.
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Nexo.io lets you borrow against your crypto at 5.9% APR, earn up to 12% on your idle assets, and exchange instantly between 75+ market pairs with the tap of a button. Get started at nexo.io.
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Launching in mid-March, Casper is the future-proof blockchain protocol that finally address the blockchain trilemma. Learn more at Casper.Network.
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32 min