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Nathaniel Whittemore

Nathaniel Whittemore

NLW is an independent strategy and communications consultant for leading crypto companies as well as host of The Breakdown – the fastest-growing podcast in crypto. Whittemore has been a VC with Learn Capital, was on the founding team of Change.org, and founded a program design center at his alma mater Northwestern University that helped inspire the largest donation in the school’s history.

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Are You Really Surprised Elizabeth Warren Doesn't Get Bitcoin?
Gary Gensler’s confirmation hearing and Warren’s appearance on cable financial news give us a preview of crypto’s place in a new political landscape.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Mar 3, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 3, 2021
PodcastsThe Breakdown
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Are NFTs Just This Cycle’s ICOs?
As musicians, celebrities and social media stars pile into the space, should we be getting concerned?
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Mar 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2021
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Why Citi Thinks Bitcoin Is at a Tipping Point
A 108-page report from the bank argues that in the future, bitcoin could become the preferred currency for international trade.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Mar 1, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2021
PodcastsThe Breakdown
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Governments Couldn’t Ban Bitcoin Even if They Wanted
A reading of Human Rights Foundation CSO Alex Gladstein’s latest essay.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2021
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Are Beeple's $6.6M Sale and Christie's Auction a Turning Point for NFTs?
NFTs had a major week, with Christie’s Auctioning off its first-ever digital art exclusive and a different NFT selling for $6.6M.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2021
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Why Cathie Wood Thinks Bitcoin Could Replace Bonds
The ARK Investment founder discussed bitcoin’s replacement as a substitute store of value at the Bloomberg Crypto Summit.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 26, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 26, 2021
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Bitcoin Investing Is ESG Investing
As more investors focus on the environmental, social and governance impacts of their decisions, an argument for why bitcoin is ESG-friendly.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 25, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2021
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If You Sell Your Bitcoin, Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey WILL Buy It
Square added $170M in bitcoin to its reserves last quarter, while MicroStrategy announced a fresh $1B bitcoin buy today.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 24, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2021
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The Most Conservative Regulator in America Just Settled Its Case Against Tether: Can We Move On Now?
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 marke...
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 23, 2021 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2021
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The First Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is Absolutely Soaring
The Purpose Bitcoin ETF BTCC could be Canada’s biggest ETF in a matter of weeks.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 22, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2021
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