The Breakdown dives into the deepest topics in crypto, blockchain, and the macro forces shaping markets and power structures. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into clear, grounded analysis — separating signal from noise across crypto, finance, and geopolitics. Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system. A Blockworks podcast. Subscribe to The Breakdown newsletter: https://the-breakdown.carrd.co/
1990 episodes transcribedBitcoin smashes through another all time high. The SEC meanwhile has sent a Wells Notice of their intent to sue Cyberkongz. The question is whether it...
Bitcoin punched up to a new all time high on Sunday as Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fever heats up. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: h...
A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/06/proof-of-operation-chokepoint-2-0 https://www.coindesk.com/opinion...
Bitwise recently published a set of predictions for 2025. NLW reviews and analyzes the firm's bets, using them to contextualize the year that was. R...
The President-elect is weighing in on Bitcoin, and thinks it should hit $150,000 early in his presidency. NLW covers why during this administration, T...
A look at Bitcoin game theory around the world with the latest between El Salvador and the IMF, CZ on China, and more. Enjoying this content? SUBSC...
NLW covers the first Bitcoin weekly close over $100,000, plus looks at Coinbase's FOIA requests that show the pressure put on banks by regulators. E...
A reading and discussion showing that some people will just never like Bitcoin. Featuring readings of: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/column...
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday December 6, 2024. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on...
NLW recaps the momentous occasion. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.yout...
Gensler, out. Paul Atkins, in? Reporting suggests that Trump has made his selection for SEC Chair and it's one the crypto industry is enthusiastic abo...
The outgoing administration doesn't seem keen on President-elect Trump's Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, as they prepare to sell billions worth of seized B...
In dollar terms, Bitcoin was up more last month than any in it's history. NLW discusses what's going on in the Bitcoin space, as well as why alt seaso...
A reading and discussion of https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/11/25/why-memecoins-matter Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https:...
The President-elect and new Treasury Secretary are laying out perhaps the most ambitious global economic realignment in the 21st century. Neither endo...
Privacy rights in the United States got a major boost as a Federal Appeals Court ruled that OFAC exceeded its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash. T...
Last week, $92k was a dream. This week, people are already flummoxed. NLW explores another record setting purchase from Michael Saylor and Microstrate...
After much back and forth, Trump has made his selection for Treasury Secretary and it's macro hedge funder Scott Bessent. Wall St. is excited and cryp...
A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/11/22/how-to-talk-about-crypto-with-your-family-this-thanksgiving/ Enjoyin...
Scott Melker and NLW count down the most important stories in crypto this week, including presidential appointments, changes in China policy, and of c...
