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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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14:17

Gary Gensler's Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad...

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2023/07/20

SEC Chair Gensler is being assailed on all sides from Democrats and Republicans alike -- and not just about his crypto policies! NLW breaks down the news and asks what it means as we move into election season. Today's Episode Sponsored By: In Wolf's Clothing -- The first startup accelerator exclusively for Bitcoin and Lightning startups -- Applications for Cohort 3 open NOW -- https://wolfnyc.com/apply ** Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on

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12:58

Have We Turned A Corner in Bitcoin and Crypto Startup...

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2023/07/19

This week has seen multiple 9-figure crypto funds announced. A metaverse company also raised a monster $54 m round. Finally, Wolf has opened up applications for its third cohort. NLW argues why the bitcoin and crypto funding space feels to have finally turned a corner. ** Today's Episode Sponsored By: In Wolf's Clothing -- The first startup accelerator exclusively for Bitcoin and Lightning startups -- Applications for Cohort 3 open NOW -- https://wolfnyc.com/apply ** Enjoying this

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12:50

Binance Cuts Thousands of Jobs (But Adds Lightning...

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2023/07/18

Today on The Breakdown, NLW covers the latest from Binance, including reports from WSJ and CNBC that the company has cut more than 1000 roles and could be headed towards even further cuts. Binance has also followed through on their promise to add support for the Lightning Network. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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23:52

The Relentless Convergence of TradFi and Digital...

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2023/07/17

Today, NLW is joined by Chainlink's Sergey Nazarov to discuss the massive convergence of the traditional financial world and the web 3/digital assets space. They discuss the broader themes, as well as Chainlink's new Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, which is being tested by SWIFT, BNY Mellon, Citi and more. Find our guest online: https://twitter.com/SergeyNazarov Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube:

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13:02

Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC...

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2023/07/16

The SEC "is acting like an overzealous traffic cop arbitrarily ticketing drivers while keeping the speed limit a secret." - Rep. Ritchie Torres On today's Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads: Ryan Selkis - Theses for the Second Half of 2023 https://twitter.com/twobitidiot/status/1678726013600104448?s=20 Rep. Ritchie Torres - Investigate Gary Gensler https://twitter.com/RepRitchie/status/1679534903661301761 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube:

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15:37

A Complete Breakdown of the Charges Against Celsius'...

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2023/07/15

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky was arrested this week. NLW explores the complete list of charges against him. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto 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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19:15

Judge Hands SEC a Massive Loss Denying Theory That...

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2023/07/14

The judge has handed a summary decision in the Ripple-SEC case, and while it was a mixed decision, the reality is that the SEC's position is much weaker today than it was yesterday. NLW runs down the ruling and what people think the implications might be. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion:

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15:10

Lummis-Gillibrand Reintroduce Landmark Crypto...

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2023/07/13

Last year the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act set the template for comprehensive crypto legislation. Now, the act has been reintroduced but there are some changes the community doesn't love. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW:

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14:15

Lowest Inflation in 2 Years

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2023/07/13

CPI comes in lower than expected, leading to expectations that the doves in the FOMC will have more influence to halt interest rate hikes in forthcoming meetings. NLW also covers the Bank for International Settlements latest antagonistic crypto report. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion:

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15:06

Senators Question Prometheum's Ties to CCP

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2023/07/11

NLW covers the latest in the Prometheum saga as Senator Tommy Tuberville and a handful of others have sent a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler and others asking for an investigation around Prometheum's recent Congressional testimony and their alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Also, is "dox to earn" the new narrative? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the

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15:54

Lawyers See Weakness in SEC's Response to Coinbase

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2023/07/11

Late on Friday, the SEC responded to Coinbase's motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit against them. In many ways it's just a rehashing of arguments they've previously made, but the crypto legal core doesn't seem impressed with the SEC's arguments (or caselaw precedent). Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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11:02

Why the Recession Conventional Wisdom is Wrong

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2023/07/09

A reading of Alex Kruger's thread: https://twitter.com/krugermacro/status/1675989375765852160?s=46&t=5Nl1EhwpFOmRdaVNr7DApg Full report from Asgard Markets https://www.asgardmarkets.com/post/the-big-picture Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter:

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14:03

Lawsuit Time! Winklevoss and Gemini Sue DCG and Barry...

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2023/07/08

So much for amicable resolution. After publically threatening a lawsuit earlier in the week, Gemini and their co-CEO Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against DCG and Barry Silbert personally around the Genesis bankruptcy and their accusations of fraud. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion:

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13:21

Binance Execs Race for the Exits

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2023/07/07

Fortune dropped a bombshell on Thursday, reporting that numerous executives had left Binance in a very short period of time. While all those execs tweeted that there was nothing conspiratorial or scandalous in their departures, the community isn't convinced. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion:

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13:29

BlackRock's Larry Fink Gives a Laser-Eyed Bitcoin...

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2023/07/06

On Wednesday, July 5th, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink gave an interview on Fox that made clear that the Bitcoin ETF initiative was coming all the way from the top. NLW analyses the community reaction and argues that it's all even more significant than the hype suggests. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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13:44

Gemini's Furious Open Letter Threatens to Sue DCG and...

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2023/07/05

On the eve of the July 4th holiday, Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss published an open letter accusing Barry Silbert and DCG of fraud and demanding they accept terms or face litigation. NLW covers the letter and the community's reaction. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion:

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12:32

Crypto Continues Its Pushback on Washington D.C.

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2023/07/03

Today on The Breakdown, NLW continues coverage of the crypto industry's growing push back against the SEC and overreaching politicians. The show examines the SEC's price-shocking claim on Friday that ETF applications were inadequate, as well as a new motion to dismiss an SEC lawsuit from Bittrex. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter:

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9:41

The Failure of Gary Gensler

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2023/07/02

As the crypto industry takes the fight to the SEC, a reading of Gary Gensler Failed the U.S. Crypto Industry, and So Has Congress Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto 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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12:35

Crypto Goes On Offense as the Legal Tide Begins to Turn

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2023/07/01

The crypto industry is officially bringing the fight to regulators. Coinbase has filed a motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit against them, while the Blockchain Association is arguing that SEC Chair Gary Gensler should recuse himself from all crypto enforcement actions. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the

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12:05

A Recap of the Prime Trust Saga

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2023/06/30

Today on The Breakdown, NLW catches up on the Prime Trust saga which came to a head this week. He also looks at the latest in Bitcoin ETF applications and Michael Saylor and Microstrategy's latest big BTC buy. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribeto the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter:

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