Episode 530: Neal’s back! Neal and Toby chat about Trump’s announcement of the first US strategic crypto reserve that caused crypto prices to spike. Then, a tense episode in the oval office has some wondering if that’s opened the possibility of companies returning to Russia. Plus, Skype is shutting down for good, says Microsoft. Meanwhile, the Oscars and a Chinese ice cream chain are the Weekend Winners. Finally, a preview of the week ahead.

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