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/
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NLW covers the latest on the Bitcoin spot ETF. BlackRock's offering is over $2B in AUM, while Fidelity is close behind at $1.8B. He discusses why it's...
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday 1.26.24 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: ht...
NLW explores the most recent macro news stories, including a look at Q4 GDP which came in stronger than expected. Swan also announces Swan Mining. En...
Billions have flown into Bitcoin ETFs, but the relentless selling of GBTC has been a major drag on the price of BTC (to say nothing of the mood of the...
NLW looks at the worsening stock market situation in China, which has caused the Chinese government to explore major stimulus. Enjoying this content?...
Binance was in court arguing that the SEC lawsuit against them should be thrown out, in an echo of Coinbase's hearing with the SEC last week. This one...
Reversing a lower court decision, FTX will have an independent examiner. It also appears the bankruptcy estate has been a major source of GBTC selling...
CBDCs have officially hit the big time as a political issue with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump hammering the topic at a New Hampshire ca...
Coinbase is seeking for the judge to throw out the SEC's lawsuit against them. NLW covers why the extensive hearing this week was such a big deal when...
Tether and Circle both position around the WEF for a digital dollar future. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/143869...
In public comments after the Bitcoin Spot ETF approvals, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discusses an Ethereum ETF and real world asset tokenization. Enjoyi...
A reading and exploration of: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-11/bitcoin-etfs-are-here-for-real https://www.ft.com/content/59bb430b...
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Jan 12, 2024. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTu...
Ask two people and you'll get three answers. NLW explores the facts of the first day of trading and what it suggests about what happens next. Today's...
NLW covers the WILD past few days getting to the moment we've all been waiting for. Today's Sponsor: Kraken Kraken: See what crypto can be - https://k...
NLW explores the last minute questions surrounding the Bitcoin spot ETF. Today's Sponsor: Kraken Kraken: See what crypto can be - https://kraken.com/T...
Final S-1s show Bitcoin Spot ETF competitors competing aggressively around fees. Today's Sponsor: Kraken Kraken: See what crypto can be - https://kra...
A reading of: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/01/03/stablecoins-can-help-fix-the-current-lending-market/ and https://twitter.com/CampbellJAust...
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday January 5th. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTu...
