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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.Subscribe to The Breakdown newsletter: https://the-breakdown.carrd.co/
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Jun 9, 2024 • 11min
Getting Crypto Regulation Right
Discussion on current crypto regulations, focusing on SEC's Gary Gensler and lack of clarity. Emphasis on engaging stakeholders for regulatory understanding. Highlighted importance of skilled personnel in upholding effective regulatory frameworks. Urging U.S. legislators to learn from successful global models for crypto regulation.

Jun 8, 2024 • 24min
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
NLW and Scott Melker discuss Biden's veto of SAB 121 and its political significance, challenges faced by Biden in gaining support, ECB and Bank of Canada rate cuts impact on global economy, Robinhood's expansion strategies, price predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum, Wall Street's perception of crypto, GameStop frenzy, and rise of meme coins.

Jun 7, 2024 • 13min
The Bank of Canada Cuts Rates; Will the Fed Follow?
Exploring the Bank of Canada's rate cuts and their implications on the global economy, inflation, housing market, and currency values. Will the Federal Reserve follow suit?

Jun 6, 2024 • 10min
The Surprise Second Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow Day Ever
The podcast discusses the surprising influx of $900 million into Bitcoin ETFs, surpassing expectations. It highlights institutional adoption, pension fund investments, Bitcoin's price surge, potential selling pressure, SEC Utah office closure impact, and political shifts in the crypto market for regulatory clarity.

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Modular Integration Spectrum | Keone & Zon
Keone and Zon discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They cover AppChains, scaling blockchains, Web3 community building, and decentralization importance. Learn about the tradeoffs in decentralization, performance, and scalability between the two approaches.

Jun 5, 2024 • 12min
Roaring Kitty Roars Back, But Can the New Gamestop Madness Recapture the Magic?
In this podcast, Roaring Kitty discusses his nine-figure Gamestop play, sparking market disruptions. Topics include media responses, stock market chaos, SEC rules, cryptocurrency's role, investment strategies, market manipulation debates, regulatory challenges, trader controversies, and retail market implications.

Jun 3, 2024 • 11min
The Biden SAB121 Veto Undermines Claims of a Democrat Crypto Pivot
The podcast discusses Biden's veto of SAB121, impacting crypto industry's political landscape, White House concerns on SEC authority, industry frustration with administration, divide among supporters and criticism towards the Democratic Party, debate on transparency and consumer protection, implications on regulation and industry response, Coinbase's SEC legal battle, and uncertain bipartisan outlook for the crypto industry.

May 31, 2024 • 11min
How Serious is the Democrat Crypto Pivot?
Exploring the Democrat's pivot towards crypto, Elizabeth Warren's stance on regulating crypto, challenges and skepticism surrounding crypto policy reversal, bipartisan efforts in the crypto sector and cross-border collaboration in crypto policy

May 30, 2024 • 10min
Biden Joins the Pro-Crypto Pivot
Exploring Biden's team reaching out to the crypto industry, debate on the industry's response. Discussion on the significance of the SEC chair choice and need for concrete policies. Impact of government crackdown on mixing services and regulatory uncertainties in the crypto sector.

May 30, 2024 • 11min
Mt. Gox Unlock FUD Will Soon Finally Come to An End
The podcast discusses the long-awaited end to the Mt. Gox unlock FUD, updates on the bankruptcy distribution process, corporate adoption of bitcoin, allocation strategies, crypto funds' performance, market trends, regulatory developments, and voter sentiments on crypto.


