This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.

In the first 2022 edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at:

  • The Fed’s impact on crypto markets.
  • The situation in Kazakhstan and how it impacts bitcoin mining.
  • NFTs finding their way into U.S. politics.
  • And more!

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“The Breakdown ‘’ is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and Michele Musso, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “Time” by OBOY. Image credit: Overearth/ iStock/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.