The second full business week of January has demonstrated many trends that NLW argues will shape bitcoin and crypto throughout the year.This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.On “The Breakdown’s” Weekly Recap, NLW argues that this week is exemplary of a set of trends that will define 2021, including:Market volatilityMacro tailwinds Convergence of crypto and traditional financeRegulatory battles and opportunitiesStrange categories of FUDThis week on The Breakdown:Monday | Did This Bitcoin Cycle’s FUD Phase Just Begin?Tuesday | Is China Poised to Nationalize Alibaba?Wednesday | A New SEC Chair Who Actually Understands Bitcoin and Crypto?Thursday | The Definitive Breakdown of All Bitcoin FUD, With Dan HeldFriday | Will Mayor Suarez’s Miami Be the First Major City to Buy Bitcoin?-Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD, EUR, GBP, Stablecoins & more. Get started at nexo.io.Image credit: glorcza/Getty Images PlusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.