The Breakdown

By Blockworks

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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September 20, 2024Was the Jumbo Rate Cut "Normalization" or Signs of Trouble Ahead?
The rate cutting cycle has finally arrived and Powell et al went for 50bps. In today's episode, NLW explores how much the decision was about rate normalization vs. brewing economic weakness

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September 19, 2024Genius or Grifter: World Liberty Financial
Earlier this week, the crypto world got more direct information about the new DeFi platform backed by the Trumps, World Liberty Financial. NLW brings the highlights of the Twitter Spaces plus the community's reaction. Plus more pressure on Gensler around Airdrops.

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September 18, 2024SEC Backs Off But Gaslights on "Crypto Asset Securities" Terminology
After being roundly spanked by a federal judge around their use of the term "crypto asset security," the SEC has apologized, but said they never meant the term to actually suggest that tokens themselves were securities. Plus an update on the basis point bets for the FOMC on Wednesday.

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September 17, 2024Why Data Needs Decentralization
A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-security

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September 15, 2024The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
From CPI data to continued battles with the SEC, NLW and Scott Melker recount the most important stories driving the crypto industry. Recorded live on Friday 9/13/24

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September 13, 2024What the CPI Says About The Fed's Next Moves
Everyone in markets is confused about everything it seems. NLW explains the latest CPI numbers; what they mean for the upcoming FOMC meeting; and what it means for Bitcoin.

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September 12, 2024What Happened in the First Ever Congressional DeFi Hearing
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on DeFi -- the first ever full Congressional hearing dedicated to the topic. Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it was a highly partisan affair.

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September 11, 2024The Story in the Latest Bitcoin Price Action
NLW explores what recent price action in crypto suggests about the state of markets.

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September 10, 2024Recession or Soft Landing?
With a Fed rates cut all but assured, the question has shifted to whether it will be a 25bps or 50bps cut. Alongside that speculation is a competition for narrative interpretation. Soft-landing on the one hand, recession on the other.

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September 07, 2024Crypto's Pervasive Quiet Quitting
A reading and discussion inspired by Ikigai's Travis Kling https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633

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