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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4-11
The State of Institutional Adoption of DeFi, Feat. Circle’s Jeremy Allaire
A conversation with the Circle CEO about the prospects for traditional finance to move into DeFi
4-11
3-17
Declaring Independence and Freedom From Bitcoin FUD
A reading of Jeff Dorman’s recent FUD busting newsletter.
3-17
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Are We on the Verge of a New Regulatory Era in Crypto?
Recapping this week’s congressional hearing and more on “The Weekly Recap.”
2-30
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Network to Undergo Biggest Difficulty Adjustment Ever; BMC Says 67.6% of North American Bitcoin Mining Is Sustainable
But how much do people trust the Council’s methodology?
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George Soros and Steve Cohen Go In on Bitcoin; Here’s Why That Might Not Be a Good Thing
A fresh wave of institutional investors poses new risks to crypto.
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A 'Crypto Frenzy'? Today's Congressional Hearing Puts Bitcoin and DeFi in the Hot Seat
Troubling comments and a U.S. congressional hearing on crypto points to policymakers’ increasing intention to regulate the crypto market.
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How the Macro Landscape Is Shaping Bitcoin Markets
A rapidly changing landscape is leading to insecurity on a broad scale.
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The Real Story of the UK Binance Ban
What recent intrigue around Binance tells us about the state of global regulation.
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3-15
The Great Western Hashrate Migration Is Real
A recent essay dives into China’s motivations for its recent bitcoin mining ban.
3-15
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Even in an Off Week, Bitcoin Had Quietly Massive Institutional Adoption News
18 million more Americans will soon be able to buy, sell and hold bitcoin directly from their bank accounts.
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