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The Breakdown

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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10:06

Coinbase Joins the S&P 500 as Bitcoin and Traditional...

The Breakdown ·

2025/05/14

Coinbase has officially become the first crypto company added to the S&P 500, signaling a new era of legitimacy for crypto in traditional finance. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's increasing acceptance is marked by Goldman Sachs ramping up client exposure, Galaxy Digital's upcoming NASDAQ listing, and Nakamoto Holdings going public. NLW explores how these developments underline a deepening convergence between digital assets and mainstream financial markets.Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast:

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12:06

Bitcoin's Quiet Rally and the Stablecoin Standoff

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2025/05/13

Bitcoin has surged back above $100,000, but why does this record-breaking rally feel so muted? As markets quietly climb higher, NLW explores the curious lack of excitement, alongside major developments like the U.S.-China trade truce and ongoing struggles over crucial stablecoin legislation in Washington. Is this calm confidence or cautious skepticism? This episode decodes the week ahead and what's quietly shaping crypto's new normal. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast:

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10:08

Crypto's Crossroads for Democrats

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2025/05/11

Democrats are at a critical crossroads: Can embracing decentralized crypto reshape their electoral future? This Long Read Sunday dives into how crypto represents not just an emerging technology but a political opportunity to reclaim young voters lost in recent cycles. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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23:36

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

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2025/05/11

Sentencing for the Celsius founder. Dueling crypto hearings in Washington. Bitcoin back over $100k. NLW and Scott Melker count down the 5 most important stories in crypto this week. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW:

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12:06

The Fed Is Stuck Waiting While the Trade War Reshapes...

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2025/05/09

The latest FOMC meeting resulted in zero policy changes as the Federal Reserve adopts a cautious "wait and see" stance amid rising economic risks. NLW analyzes Chair Powell’s careful positioning, balancing uncertainty around trade-induced inflation and employment pressures. Plus, the evolving trade landscape: negotiations intensify with China, the UK deal looms, and the U.S. administration signals it's reshaping global economic order—not just settling trade disputes.Enjoying this content?

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13:12

Democrats Stage Crypto Walkout to Hold Dueling Hearing

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2025/05/08

Yesterday's Congressional crypto hearings descended into partisan theatrics as Democrats led by Maxine Waters staged a dramatic walkout, splitting discussions into dueling roundtables. At issue: allegations of presidential crypto-related corruption versus critical bipartisan efforts to establish regulatory clarity for crypto markets. NLW breaks down the political maneuvers, highlights the substantive points lost in the spectacle, and explains why this standoff could jeopardize crucial legislative

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11:59

Crypto Clash: Waters’ Walkout vs. Market-Structure Bill

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2025/05/07

House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, plan a walkout to derail a joint hearing on the 212-page crypto market-structure bill, framing it as a protest against Trump-linked stablecoin dealings. NLW dissects the politics, bill revisions, and industry reactions.Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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10:13

Arizona Gov Vetoes Bitcoin Bill

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2025/05/06

Today on The Breakdown, NLW discusses Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of a bill allowing state investments in Bitcoin, highlighting existing crypto exposure via Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). He also covers Senate Democrats' resistance to stablecoin legislation, led by Elizabeth Warren, threatening bipartisan crypto regulation. On a positive note, Apple now allows crypto for in-app purchases, significantly boosting mobile crypto adoption. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the

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14:58

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

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2025/05/04

From big price targets from major institutions to Ray Dalio sayings its too late to Arthur Hayes saying long everything, NLW breaks down an interesting if confusing week. Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crypto Tax Calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly

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14:17

Hayes: "Time to Long Everything!"

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2025/05/03

Arthur Hayes says it’s time to “long everything”—and in today’s episode, NLW digs into why. Broadcasting from Token 2049 in Dubai, Hayes makes a bold case for an upcoming liquidity wave that could supercharge markets. NLW breaks down Hayes’ forecast, the return of CZ to the public stage, and insights from BlackRock and Goldman on crypto’s next chapter. Then it’s a deep dive into troubling GDP numbers, the rising recession risk, and how the Fed may respond. Finally, we explore Bitcoin’s strategic

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14:23

The Global Economic Order on the Brink

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2025/05/01

In this episode of The Breakdown, host NLW explores legendary investor Ray Dalio's recent update on the shifting global monetary order. Dalio asserts that the U.S. is nearing a significant decline due to unsustainable economic fundamentals, and nations are now actively reducing their dependence on the U.S. dollar. NLW discusses Dalio’s vision for a cooperative, negotiated global financial realignment rather than a chaotic collapse, highlighting the potential roles of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and

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13:33

Arizona Drives Ahead with Bitcoin Reserve Bill

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2025/04/30

Both houses of Arizona legislature have passed a Bitcoin Reserve Bill. The question now is whether the Governor will actually sign it. Meanwhile, bullish sentiment is coming back as BTC floats around $95,000.Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crypto Tax Calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠ Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain

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15:22

Ark Invest Ramps Up BTC 2030 Prediction to $2.4M

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2025/04/29

Perma Bitcoin bulls Ark Invest have raised their 2030 bullish bitcoin target. More important than the number is the logic, which argues that we're not accounting enough for lost coins with our supply models. Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠Crypto Tax Calculator⁠⁠⁠ Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain

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15:42

A Better(?) Approach to Fixing the Broken Global...

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2025/04/27

A reading and discussion inspired byhttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/world/global-trading-system-was-already-broken Sponsored by: ⁠⁠Crypto Tax Calculator⁠⁠ Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your

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21:18

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

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2025/04/26

NLW joins Scott Melker to discuss the big topics in crypto and macro this week. Trade, tariffs, crypto banking and much more. Sponsored by: ⁠Crypto Tax Calculator⁠ Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with

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15:12

Bessent Says US to Stick with Bretton Woods Institutions

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2025/04/25

NLW discusses market reactions to US tariff negotiations, potential tariff reductions with China, and Bretton Woods institutions facing criticism from the Trump administration for mission creep. He explores Bitcoin's reduced volatility, increased institutional adoption—including the controversial SoftBank-Tether Bitcoin venture—and ends on Trump's meme coin gala announcement driving speculative crypto behavior.Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye

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13:34

Bitcoin Rallies as Both Hedge and Risk-On

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2025/04/24

There are indicators that trade tensions are dissipating, seeing rallies in both stocks and crypto. Bitcoin is taking its unique place as an asset that can do double duty in a portfolio. Plus the latest on institutional adoption. Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and

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14:43

Respect the Bitcoin Pump

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2025/04/23

Stocks were down bad again on Monday on concern around the Powell-Trump tiff, but Bitcoin started soaring. How real is this pump? What does it mean for BTC going forward? NLW explores. Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly

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18:04

How Trade Negotiations Are Impacting Crypto

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2025/04/21

NLW catches up on the key macro and crypto stories shaping the news heading into a new week. Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use

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63:40

Bell Curve: Beyond the Hype: Crypto’s Next Phase |...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, we’re joined by Santi from Empire! We discuss today’s crypto market conditions, stablecoin proliferation, and how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin. We also touch on crypto’s data and transparency issues, and the valuation of L1s before wrapping with speculation on alien life.Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully

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