The Breakdown
The Breakdown
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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 ExSatThe exSat Network aims to
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 ExSatThe exSat
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. Enjoying this
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-silv
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. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620
A macro roadshow including China's big shift into stimulus, Bukele at the UN and Argentina's turnaround. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittem
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. Enjoying this content
The SEC's woes continue as a panel of judges largely agree with accusations levied against them by crypot exchange Coinbase. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.
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. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438
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. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/143
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 Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: ht
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 Gens
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 ba
A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-securityEnjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecryp
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 9/13/24Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620
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. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/14
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. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Pod
NLW explores what recent price action in crypto suggests about the state of markets. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecryptoSubscribe
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.Enjoying
A reading and discussion inspired by Ikigai's Travis Kling https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathaniel
Another day, another crypto settlement with the US government that seems designed to be about setting precedent for other enforcement cases more than actually protecting anyone. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.li
What the Galois Capital settlement with the SEC means for crypto. Spoiler alert: it's not good. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto
September. On the one hand investors start coming back from the summer. On the other, it tends not to be a great month for markets. That's especially true in crypto, where September tends to be one of Bitcoin's worst months. With no strong narr
A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-powerful-defi-potentialEnjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto
NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories of the week. Enjoying this content?SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecryptoSubscribe to the
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