The Breakdown

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

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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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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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30min
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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11min
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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11min
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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15min
December 08, 2024Think $100K BTC Would Stop Beanie Baby Comparisons? Think Again
A reading and discussion showing that some people will just never like Bitcoin. Featuring readings of:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/06/invest-bitcoin-trump-musk-cryptocurrency/76800410007/
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bitcoin-prices-microstrategy-markets-assets-federal-reserve-810db1b9
https://www.ft.com/content/8533f856-57f1-4765-a3dc-d866543092be
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13min
December 07, 2024The Five Most Important Bitcoin Stories This Week
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday December 6, 2024.

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28min
December 05, 2024BTC at $100,000: The Bitcoin Era Begins
NLW recaps the momentous occasion.

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14min

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