The Breakdown

By Blockworks

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 — sep... more

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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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September 26, 2024Defeated-Seeming Gensler Takes Congressional Shellacking
At the SEC's annual oversight hearing with the House Financial Services Committee, it was pretty much the "tell Gary Gensler what a terrible job he's done" show. And this time, it was coming from both sides of the aisle.

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September 25, 2024Judge Agrees with Coinbase in Public Hearing
The SEC's woes continue as a panel of judges largely agree with accusations levied against them by crypot exchange Coinbase.

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September 24, 2024Kamala's First Comments on Crypto Spark Yet More Controversy
For the first time this campaign cycle, VP Kamala Harris has mentioned crypto. Some are excited, some are skeptical, and many just don't know what to think at this point.

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September 21, 2024A Contentious House Hearing on the SEC
The House Financial Services Committee held another contentious hearing around the SEC. The battle continues between pro- and anti-crypto forces heading into the election.

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14min
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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15min
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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14min
September 17, 2024Why Data Needs Decentralization
A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-security

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11min
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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