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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December 21, 2024The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
NLW and Scott Melker count down the most important stories this week, covering why Crypto markets are down, the FOMC meeting, and the latest SEC action.

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December 20, 2024Fed Cuts But Says That's It
The market had its worse reaction to a Fed meeting in the last few years as the FOMC cut rates as anticipated, but revised future projections to reflect more uncertainty on cuts in 2025. NLW covers the news and the reaction.

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December 18, 2024The SEC Sends a Parting Shot at the NFT Space
Bitcoin 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's just the Enforcement Division clearing out their desks, or the start of an 11th hour assault.

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December 17, 2024Bitcoin in Santa Claus Mode Smashes to New ATH
Bitcoin punched up to a new all time high on Sunday as Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fever heats up.

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12min
December 15, 2024How to Unwind OCP 2.0
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/2024/12/11/opening-doors-for-banks-under-a-trump-administration
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December 14, 2024The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Dec 13

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December 14, 2024$200k BTC and More Crypto 2025 Predictions
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.

Read more: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-market-insights/the-year-ahead-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025

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December 12, 2024Trump's $150k BTC Price Target
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, Trump seems likely to view the price of Bitcoin as reflective of his policies.

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December 11, 2024Global Bitcoin Game Theory
A look at Bitcoin game theory around the world with the latest between El Salvador and the IMF, CZ on China, and more.

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11min
December 10, 2024FOIA Requests Prove Operation Choke Point 2.0 is Real
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.

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