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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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China
Is China Poised to Nationalize Alibaba?
The International Business Times reports China might nationalize Alibaba. Here’s what that has to do with China’s digital currency efforts.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 12, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2021
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Podcasts
Did This Bitcoin Cycle’s FUD Phase Just Begin?
As the price crashes more than 20% in 24 hours, NLW describes the “wall of worry” around regulation that might characterize this cycle’s FUD.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 11, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2021
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Bitcoin
Why I Changed My Mind on Bitcoin
A reading of two recent essays by former bitcoin skeptics who have changed their tunes.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2021
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Bitcoin
Was This The Craziest Week in Bitcoin History?
Transformative regulatory guidance, important macro tailwinds and, of course, a stunning run-up past $40,000.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 9, 2021
BitcoinPodcastsThe Breakdown
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The Breakdown, With NLW
Inflation
BRRR: Biden Readies a New $3T Stimulus Package
What a new package including more direct payouts to citizens plus big infrastructure spending mean for bitcoin and markets as a whole.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 8, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2021
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The Breakdown, With NLW
Bitcoin
Can Bitcoin Just Keep Going Up?
With bitcoin (briefly) passing $40,000 for the first time, the question becomes: Can it keep going or is a reset necessary?
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 7, 2021 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 7, 2021
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The Breakdown, With NLW
Bitcoin
What Georgia’s Elections Mean for Bitcoin
As the Democrats appear to be headed to victory, how does their new U.S. Senate majority impact markets as a whole and bitcoin more specifically?
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 6, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 6, 2021
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Most Important Crypto Regulation Yet? Banks Can Treat Public Blockchains Like SWIFT and ACH
A new interpretive letter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency paves the way for stablecoins and public blockchains to be fully integrated in the financial infra...
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 5, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 5, 2021
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Bitcoin
Understanding Bitcoin's Blistering Rise Past $30,000
Bitcoin has started 2021 off with a bang. Here’s what investors and analysts think is driving the rise (and today’s dip) as well as predictions for what happens next.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 4, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 4, 2021
BitcoinPodcastsThe Breakdown
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Markets
Podcasts
The Unorthodox Trades That Will Drive Value in 2021, feat. Tony Greer
The macro analyst looks at unexpected sources of strength in the economy.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 3, 2021
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