The Breakdown

By Nathaniel Whittemore

A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of Blockworks.... more

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January 19, 2025Making the US the Crypto Capital of the World
A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/16/how-to-make-the-united-states-the-crypto-capital-of-the-world

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January 18, 2025SEC to Hit the Ground Running on Crypto
NLW and Scott Melker discuss the five most important stories in crypto this week.

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23min
January 17, 2025Bitcoin's Big $100K Rebound
After a week of macro jitters, Bitcoin has rightsized and seems to have stabilized above $100k. Is it anticipation of a new administration or the clear signal from the CPI numbers? NLW explores.

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16min
January 16, 2025The Great Bitcoin Market Upsizing
NLW explores how institutional demand (and institutional builders) are significantly upsizing the Bitcoin and crypto markets, and how that trend will play out further in 2025.

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14min
January 15, 2025Macro Roils After Surprising Jobs Report (and Bitcoin Follows)
NLW covers the latest moves in Bitcoin's price, exploring what they say about the larger macro environment for risk assets and the likelihood of changes in Fed policy.

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14min
January 14, 2025E. Warren's CFPB Tries Some Midnight Crypto Rulemaking
It wouldn't be an outgoing administration without some last minute political intrigue. This time it's the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (an agency firmly in the crosshairs of Elon Musk's DOGE) attempting to impose rules on crypto payments.

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14min
January 12, 2025Is 2025 the Year of Crypto x AI Agents?
A reading and discussion inspired by:
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/24/2025-will-be-the-year-that-ai-agents-transform-crypto
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/09/the-ai-revolution-will-spawn-millions-of-new-tokens

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15min
January 11, 2025The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Turns out it was a very heavily macro-influenced week, with some policy and price action thrown in. NLW and Scott Melker break it down. Recorded live Jan 10th, 2025.

Sponsored by: Ledn
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27min
January 10, 2025Macro Jitters Roil the Crypto Markets
Fresh off starting the year at $100,000, Bitcoin (and the rest of crypto) tanked. Some thought it was all about concerns of USG selling their Silk Road stash, but it appears to be more rooted in broader macro concern of returning inflation. NLW explores.

Sponsored by: Ledn
Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC’s wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing.

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16min
January 09, 2025Is the FDIC Whistleblower Account Real?
Some disturbing allegations about the FDIC coverup about its role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 are gripping cryptotwitter. But how much credibility is there behind the claims?

Sponsored by: Ledn
Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC’s wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing.

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15min

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