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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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14:35

Bitcoin Breaks Out as ETF Flows Normalize

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2024/02/08

Enthusiasm is back on the agenda in Bitcoin land! NLW looks at the recent price action, Bitcoin's decoupling from rates and more. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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12:31

The SEC Shoves New Market Maker Rule Through

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2024/02/08

NLW summarizes the new market maker rules, their implications for crypto, and the pushback they're getting not only from crypto but hedge funds and other tradfi institutions as well. 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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14:58

Will Anything Useful Be Built This Crypto Cycle?

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2024/02/07

On this episode, NLW looks at a recent thread by Travis Kling on financial nihilism and what people expect out of crypto this cycle. https://twitter.com/Travis_Kling/status/1753455596462878815 That sets a frame for a conversation about Farcaster's recent 1000% growth. 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:

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15:31

Bitcoin Bull Bukele Cruises to Second Term in El...

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2024/02/06

Plus updates from Jerome Powell, US jobs data, and Chinese stocks. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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6:55

Why the Bitcoin ETF Will Never Be the Same as Truly...

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2024/02/05

A reading of "A Bitcoin ETF Will Never Be Your Bitcoin" by Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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23:25

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto and Macro...

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2024/02/03

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Feb 2, 2024 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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15:39

Tether Made More Money Than Goldman Sachs Last Quarter

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2024/02/02

Is Tether the best company in the world? CMS Holdings says so after a banger of a Q4. NLW covers the key crypto news. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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15:19

Powell Says No Rate Cuts in March

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2024/02/02

NLW breaks down the first FOMC meeting of the year. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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11:32

Layoffs at Block

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2024/02/01

NLW covers the crypto news, including the follow through on some previously announced layoffs at Jack Dorsey's company. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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13:07

The State of Bitcoin Mining Heading into the Halving

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2024/01/31

NLW looks at the growth in hashrate and the state of the mining markets in the lead up to the Bitcoin halving. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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15:36

Bitcoin Shows the Growing Supremacy of the ETF

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2024/01/30

NLW covers the latest on the Bitcoin spot ETF. BlackRock's offering is over $2B in AUM, while Fidelity is close behind at $1.8B. He discusses why it's an affirmation not only of Bitcoin but of the ETF structure. 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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28:17

The Top Five Crypto Stories This Week

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2024/01/27

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday 1.26.24 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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12:04

Q4 GDP Was Better Than Expected: What Does It Mean...

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2024/01/26

NLW explores the most recent macro news stories, including a look at Q4 GDP which came in stronger than expected. Swan also announces Swan Mining. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown:

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14:30

When Will the GBTC Selling End!?!

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2024/01/25

Billions have flown into Bitcoin ETFs, but the relentless selling of GBTC has been a major drag on the price of BTC (to say nothing of the mood of the industry). NLW explores when people think it will end. 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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14:43

China's Stock Market Struggles

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2024/01/24

NLW looks at the worsening stock market situation in China, which has caused the Chinese government to explore major stimulus. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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14:04

Binance SEC Hearing Goes Much Less Well Than Coinbase...

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2024/01/23

Binance was in court arguing that the SEC lawsuit against them should be thrown out, in an echo of Coinbase's hearing with the SEC last week. This one seemed to go significantly worse for the crypto team. 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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15:57

Court Orders FTX Independent Examiner

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2024/01/23

Reversing a lower court decision, FTX will have an independent examiner. It also appears the bankruptcy estate has been a major source of GBTC selling. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown:

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33:32

The Five Biggest Stories in Crypto this Week

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2024/01/20

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday Jan 19 2024. 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: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

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15:36

Trump Pledges No CBDCs

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2024/01/20

CBDCs have officially hit the big time as a political issue with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump hammering the topic at a New Hampshire campaign event. Some see the fingerprints of former candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. 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

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16:28

The Huge Significance of the Coinbase vs. SEC Hearing

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2024/01/19

Coinbase is seeking for the judge to throw out the SEC's lawsuit against them. NLW covers why the extensive hearing this week was such a big deal when it comes to legal interpretations surrounding crypto issues. 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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