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- The Most Important Essays in Crypto 2024
A retrospective on the essays that defined crypto in 2024.
The essays:
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4985877
https://time.com/7111315/kamala-harris-crypto-laura-shin-essay/
https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/07/17/procrypto.html
https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1753455596462878815
https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1764696621097378299
https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633
https://www.piratewires.com/p/crypto-choke-point
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12 min - The Ghosts of Bitcoin's Past
Part 1 of a three part end of year special exploring where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed in Bitcoin and crypto more broadly.
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13 min - Tether Steps Beyond Stablecoins
Tether is spending $775M investing in alternative video platform Rumble. How much is it trying to curry favor with the incoming administration vs. a genuine attempt to diversify?
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12 min - One Crypto VC's 2025 Predictions
A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/16/paul-veradittakit-8-predictions-for-crypto-in-2025
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13 min - The 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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23 min - Fed 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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14 min - The 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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13 min - Bitcoin 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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12 min - How 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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9 min - The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Dec 13
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About The Breakdown
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The Breakdown dives into the deepest topics in crypto, blockchain, and the macro forces shaping markets and power structures. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into clear, grounded analysis — separating signal from noise across crypto, finance, and geopolitics.
Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system.
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