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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October 08, 2024How the Jobs Report Changes Rate Cut Calculus
On Friday, the nonfarm payrolls report came in much hotter than expected. On today's episode, NLW looks at the market reaction and specifically, what it means for the likely path of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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14min
October 07, 2024Bitcoin's Incontrovertible Political Winning
A reading and description inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/political-candidates-cannot-ignore-crypto-voters

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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11min
October 05, 2024JP Morgan on BTC and the Debasement Trade
NLW looks at the incredible progress Bitcoin has made as a mainstream asset, discussing the latest JP Morgan analysis affirming BTC's role in a period of increased global strife.

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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14min
October 04, 2024Judge Declares Prediction Markets Legal in US
Or at least...they're not illegal based on the CFTC's arguments. A Judge has rejected the CFTC's appeal to keep Kalshi from posting a presidential election market. The decision has led to numerous platforms coming online almost immediately. Plus, the SEC's Head of Enforcement heads out.

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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15min
October 03, 2024The Market Reaction to Iranian Bombing
Yesterday Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards Israel, escalating the simmering regional conflict. NLW looks at how the markets -- both tradfi and crypto -- responded to the news.

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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14min
October 02, 2024Is Uptober On the Menu for Bitcoin?
October is historically Bitcoin's best month. After coming off a stronger-than-usual September, however, and facing down macro and geopolitical uncertainty, will the Uptober trend appear once again?

Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSat
The exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October.
Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date @exsatnetwork or visit the testnet exsat.network

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16min
October 02, 2024Tornado Cash Case Going to Trial
Is it a standard money-laundering case or are the implications for privacy and free speech more significant? The case against Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm is heading to trial after a judge has rejected his motion to dismiss.

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14min
September 29, 2024The Plot to Destroy Silvergate and Debank Crypto
Nic Carter - VC and chronicler of Operation Choke Point 2.0 - is back with an extensive look at recently revealed information about the demise of Silvergate Bank.

Original: https://www.piratewires.com/p/inside-biden-admin-plot-to-destroy-silvergate-and-debank-crypto-for-good-nic-carter

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43min
September 28, 2024The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto Last Week
Caroline Ellison sentenced. China stimulus. BTC up. Best September ever. NLW and Scott Melker count down the most important stories in the crypto space last week.

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26min
September 27, 2024China Brings Out the Stimulus Bazooka
A macro roadshow including China's big shift into stimulus, Bukele at the UN and Argentina's turnaround.

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16min

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