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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Why Bitcoin Matters in Nigeria and Iraq
A reading of two essays from crypto voices around the world.
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Is the US Government at War With Itself Over Crypto Regulatory Authority?
Between the CFTC, the SEC, the Treasury Department and Elizabeth Warren, there are a lot of cooks in the US regulatory kitchen.
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These North American Bitcoin Firms Mined 59% More Bitcoin in July
Growth in North American mining is just one of the things driving a return of a bullish mood across the industry.
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Turning Point: The Crypto Industry's Battle Against the Infrastructure Bill, Feat. Jake Chervinsky
Blockchain Association member and crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky gives the insider view of a monumental moment in crypto history.
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The Bull Market Is Back on the Menu! (Did It Ever Leave?)
While the explanations may vary from NFT excitement to regulatory FUD diminishing, crypto markets agree that good times are here again.
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Compromise Provision Tanked by Near-Retiree, but Crypto Shows DC It's Here to Stay
Crypto is entering a new era of relevance in mainstream political discourse.
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Bitcoin Rallies Defiantly as Senate Infrastructure Battle Hits a Snag
Crypto proves to be a formidable opponent as debate in the Senate continues.
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What Happens if the Dollar Loses Reserve Currency Status?
A 101-level look at what it means to be the global reserve currency and what it would mean for the U.S. dollar to lose that standing.
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White House Unveiled as Puppet Master as New Amendment Threatens Crypto Industry
The administration’s public support of a restrictive amendment calls into question the original motives of the crypto provision.
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With EIP 1559, Has ETH Become Ultra-Sound Money?
Beyond just the meme, what consequences will the London hard fork have to investor perception of the Ethereum network?
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