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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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9:41

An Analyst Warns on TUSD, stUSDT, and Huobi/HTX

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2023/10/08

Respected analyst Dylan Leclair has recently put together a thread warning crypto market participants about some questions around TUSD, stUSDT and other assets surrounding Huobi/HTX. In the spirit of starting the next bull market cleaner than we left the last one, NLW presents the thread: https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_/status/1709712204675555651 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube:

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29:27

Crypto's Biggest Ally Could Be the Next Speaker of...

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2023/10/07

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important news stories of the week, including SBF Trial; Tom Emmer's potential to become Speaker of the House; ETH Futures ETF flop 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:

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13:08

Macro Signals Are All Flashing Warnings

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2023/10/06

What the hell is going on with bond markets? Why are people buying less food? Is the Fed priced into more rate hikes? NLW explores all of this 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:

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17:20

SBF Defense: "Blame Caroline! Also He's a Nerd."

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2023/10/05

NLW covers the first few days of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, including the jury selection, opening statements, and first witnesses. Today's Sponsor: Kraken Kraken Pro is the one-stop destination for pro traders - https://k.xyz/TheBreakdownPod 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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14:15

A Leading Candidate for Next Speaker of the House is...

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2023/10/04

After the ouster of Kevin McCarthy, speaker pro tempore is crypto ally Patrick McHenry, and one of the consensus leaders to replace McCarthy permanently is current House whip and frequent crypto bill backer Tom Emmer. NLW also explains the latest "L" handed to the SEC around its Ripple case. Today's Sponsor: Kraken Kraken Pro is the one-stop destination for pro traders - https://k.xyz/TheBreakdownPod Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube:

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22:45

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Begins - Everything You...

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2023/10/03

As SBF's trial kicks off in New York, NLW covers: The charges The timeline of events that got us here The key witnesses Likely defense arguments Recent bankruptcy updates Trial timeline 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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12:29

Bitcoin Pops As Uptober Returns

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2023/10/02

8 of the last 10 October's were green for Bitcoin. Can we expect the same this time around? NLW looks at some of the bullish catalysts, as well as watching the first day of trading for Ethereum Futures ETFs. 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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11:37

Where Crypto Has Product-Market Fit (And Where It...

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2023/10/01

NLW reads "The Barrier to Mainstream Crypto Adoption Isn’t UX — It’s Product-Market Fit" by Li Jin. 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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12:14

ETH Futures ETFs Get Set to Trade as Government Shut...

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2023/09/30

On today's episode, NLW looks at a set of late breaking developments that could see ETH Futures ETF's trading next week, as well as the implications for crypto and the economy of a looming government shutdown. 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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33:03

The 5 Most Important Stories from Crypto This Week

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2023/09/29

A recap live with Scott Melker from Friday September 29th 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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13:08

Congressional Republicans Lash Out At Gensler

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2023/09/29

There were some fireworks at the recent House Financial Services Committee oversight hearing. It's clear that Congressional Republicans have run out of patience for SEC Chair Gary Gensler and could begin using subpoena to compel more answers. 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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14:37

Chokepoint Across the Pond: Chase UK Says No Crypto...

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2023/09/27

Chase UK has taken the extreme step of refusing to process crypto related transactions, they say as a measure to fight fraud. NLW also looks at the letter sent to SEC Chair Gary Gensler by a bipartisan group from the House Financial Services Committee pushing him to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF with haste. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter:

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15:07

Huobi Changes Name to HTX and Almost Immediately Gets...

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2023/09/27

Today on The Breakdown it's a hackathon, with a set of high profile hacks happening over the weekend that show the continued challenging state of crypto custody and security. 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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13:49

ByBit Vacates United Kingdom as "Crypto Hub" Dreams...

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2023/09/25

When he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, British PM Rishi Sunak proclaimed that he wanted to make the UK a crypto hub. Now exchanges and brokers like PayPal and ByBit are leaving because of the unworkability of new regulations. 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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15:13

How the Crypto Investing Landscape Has Changed

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2023/09/24

A reading of Jeff Dorman's "What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years" https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/09/18/what-i-learned-managing-a-crypto-fund-for-five-years/ 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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27:08

The Top Five Stories in Crypto This Week } SEC vs....

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2023/09/23

NLW looks at the top five stories in crypto this past week in a live conversation with Scott Melker. SEC vs. Binance Anti CBDC Legislation Advances Crypto Funds Raise SBF Parents No More Rate Hikes 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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14:18

Could Oil and a Gov't Shutdown Screw Up Powell's Plans?

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2023/09/23

At the FOMC press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about the economic factors that could impact rate policy. Two of the examples cited were oil and a potential government shutdown. In today's episode, NLW explores both of those macro challenges. 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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13:47

The Hawkish Halt: Why the Market Finally Believes...

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2023/09/22

Today NLW digs into the FOMC decision to keep rates consistent and explores why many are causing it a hawkish pause and recognizing that the Fed really is going to keep rates higher for longer. 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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12:55

Is the SEC About to Go Scorched Earth?

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2023/09/20

The head of the SEC's cyber unit has basically issued a warning saying the SEC isn't done yet and will be pursuing more action against exchanges and DeFi protocols. The crypto industry is wondering how far the SEC's resources really extend to fight legal battles on so many fronts. 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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13:39

Courts Hand SEC Half an L in Binance US Case

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2023/09/20

NLW catches up on the latest legal details of the SEC's battle against the zombie exchange Binance US. The judge recently denied an SEC request to compel Binance US to produce specific information, and NLW explores how big a deal it was and where it leaves things in the case now. 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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