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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 The Breakdown Network.

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    Jamie Dimon Tells US Government He Would Close Crypto Down Dec 07, 2023

    NLW argues that the anti-crypto army is grasping at straws and mounting a last offensive as their chance to help crypto die quickly dissipates.

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    One of Crypto's Biggest Congressional Allies Won't Seek Re-Election Dec 07, 2023

    House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, who has been instrumental in advancing crypto legislation, has decided he won't seek re-election next year. NLW discusses what's happening and what it means for crypto.

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    Bitcoin ROCKETS Past $43,000 - What's Driving It? Dec 06, 2023

    Bitcoin is on a TEAR, smashing up past the psychological barrier of $40,000 and then just continuing. NLW explores what's going on and what the prospects for more are.

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    Gensler's Dubious Legacy Dec 03, 2023

    A reading of ‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile by Ben Schiller

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    The Crypto Market Comes Roaring Back Dec 02, 2023

    A look at the five most important stories in crypto this week.

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    Saylor Buys $600M More BTC as Proshares BITO Hits ATH in AUM Dec 01, 2023

    The tide has most definitely turned. NLW looks at a slew of institutional and investor news showing excitement is returning to crypto markets, and even examines how despite the Treasury's recent bluster, there appears to be more room to compromise than there was before.

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    The Treasury Department's Latest Power Grab Has Global Ramifications Dec 01, 2023

    The US Treasury department is asking for more power to go after bad actors in crypto in ways that many people believe represents a massive overreach with likely negative consequences for the role of the dollar in the world.

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    The European CBDC Debate Heats Up Nov 30, 2023

    Plus a broader look at CBDC efforts around the world.

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    Crypto Funds See Biggest Inflows Of 2023 Nov 28, 2023

    Looking for evidence that a resolution with Binance is a positive thing? Digital asset funds saw their 9th straight week of inflows, and there biggest week overall this year.

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    Is CZ a Flight Risk? DOJ Says He Is Nov 27, 2023

    The crypto industry is getting used to the post-CZ, post-Binance settlement world. Is CZ a flight risk? Is this all just good for crypto? Might it even be good for Binance?

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    CZ Guilty, Binance Settles Criminal Charges with the US Gov't Nov 23, 2023

    A major and dramatic conclusion to the Binance story. CZ is OUT and has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Binance itself will face a $4.3B fine. BUT...it lives to fight another day.

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    The SEC Sues Kraken (Again?!) Nov 21, 2023

    10 months after settling with the regulator, the SEC is going after Kraken again. NLW explores the allegations and the crypto legal community's interpretation. Hint: more shots on goal to convince a judge tokens are securities.

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    A Primer on Argentina's New Pro-BTC President Javier Milei Nov 21, 2023

    Javier Milei has won the Argentine presidential election. What will it mean for the country's economy? Is he really as pro-Bitcoin as Twitter is making him out to be? NLW provides a primer.

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    Is the Bank Secrecy Act Unconsitutional? Nov 19, 2023

    A reading of a new essay and legal exploration from CoinCenter https://www.coincenter.org/its-time-to-have-the-conversation-is-the-bank-secrecy-act-unconstitutional/

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    This Presidential Candidate Has a Crypto Plan That Includes "Code is Law" Nov 19, 2023

    ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th

    Vivek Ramaswamy introduced a thoughtful, comprehensive crypto plan. Will other candidates match him?

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    Delay Ends Mass BTC Spot ETF Approval Dream Nov 17, 2023

    There was a very small window where the SEC could have approved all the Bitcoin Spot ETF applications at once. That window is now once again closed as one of the applicants was delayed.

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    Not the BTC Decoupling We Were Looking For Nov 16, 2023

    In the midst of an "everything rally" after a pleasant CPI surprise, BTC and crypto went the other direction.

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    With Latest CPI, the Fed Hiking Cycle Finally Appears Over Nov 15, 2023

    Before today's CPI numbers were released, markets were pricing in a 14% chance of one more rate hike. After the numbers were released, that number plummeted to zero. NLW catches up on the macro.

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    BTC Held By Institutional Products Hits ATH Nov 14, 2023

    Even before the formal approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF, Bitcoin funds have seen weeks and weeks of continuous inflows, reaching a new all-time high for BTC held in institutional funds.

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    Markets Surge as BlackRock Files ETH Spot ETF Nov 11, 2023

    The market return continues and the institutional narrative grows as BlackRock files their spot Ethereum ETF.

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    ETF Excitement Drives Bitcoin Past $36,000 Nov 10, 2023

    NLW continues the bull recovery post SBF trial with an exploration of ETF excitement.

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    Is Circling Preparing for an IPO? Nov 08, 2023

    NLW looks at a number of stories that suggest the crypto industry is finally facing forward and looking to the future, almost exactly a year after FTX collapsed.

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    How Crypto Can Actually Move Past SBF Nov 08, 2023

    NLW wraps up coverage of the SBF trial with a recap of the conclusion and a discussion of community reactions.

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    SEC Is Reprimanded by Government Accountability Office (And It Could Lead to Lawsuits) Nov 01, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW discusses the end of SBF's testimony, some ETF updates, and the SEC being called out by the GAO.

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    SBF Gets Absolutely Buried in Cross-Examination Nov 01, 2023

    If the goal of the US prosecutor was to make Sam Bankman-Fried look like a liar, liar, pants on fire, boy were they successful.

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    How SBF's Testimony Tried to Contradict Caroline, Nishad and Gary Oct 31, 2023

    A look at SBF's testimony with his lawyers and how he set to counter the story presented by his former FTX colleagues Nishad Singh, Caroline Ellison, and Gary Wang.

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    Bitcoin and Freedom Oct 29, 2023

    A reading of Preston Pysh's "Bitcoin is Anti-Totalitarianism"

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    SBF Testifies; WSJ Errors; Bitcoin Booms - The Top 5 Crypto Stories This Week Oct 28, 2023

    Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday October 27, 2023

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    SBF Takes the Stand Oct 28, 2023

    SBF start testifying in his own defense. It .... did not go well.

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    Will the WSJ Retract Their Bogus Crypto Terror Financing Reporting? Oct 26, 2023

    Elliptic came out and said that the stats that the Wall Street Journal had used in their recent reporting around crypto terror financing -- which ended up being the centerpiece of a letter written by Elizabeth Warren and signed by 100+ members of Congress -- had been completely misinterpreted. Will the own up to the error?

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    Oops! The BlackRock ETF Code IBTC Has Been Around Since August... Oct 26, 2023

    BTC markets this week have been sent in both directions around news that BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF had a ticker on the DTCC (and then news that it was gone). It turns out, however, that the symbol had been there since August, and no one had noticed.

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    Bitcoin Up 100% in 2023, Hits Pre-Luna Crash Prices Oct 24, 2023

    Bitcoin made a massive move up on Monday evening, bringing with it the first taste of the very early bull market. NLW explores the drivers and interpretation.

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    Bitcoin $30k: Uptober is Back on the Menu! Oct 23, 2023

    Today NLW explores the recent price push about $30,000 and what it says about the state of the market.

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    Crypto Winter Is Over (Says Morgan Stanley) Oct 22, 2023

    NLW reads a new piece from Morgan Stanley about the seasons of crypto. https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/the-four-seasons-of-cryptocurrency-explained

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    BTC Rallies, ETF Nudges Closer, and a Fresh Fraud Accusation Oct 21, 2023

    The Weekly Recap looks at the most important stories in crypto this week.

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    The SEC Drops the Ripple Case: How Big A Deal Is This? Oct 21, 2023

    NLW explains the latest moves from the SEC. Is their dropping of their case against Ripple Execs as bullish as it seems -- or is it just them gearing up for a different fight? Plus, NYAG sues Gemini, Genesis, DCG, Barry Silbert and Michael Moro.

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    The Latest Attack from Elizabeth Warren's Anti-Crypto Army Oct 19, 2023

    With extreme predictability, Senator Elizabeth Warren is using the horror of war in Israel/Gaza to bully a fairly unrelated crypto KYC bill through. NLW explores Warren's attempt and the crypto community's response.

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    BlockFi CEO and Former Colleague Continue the Crush of SBF's Defense Oct 19, 2023

    NLW covers the latest in the SBF trial, specifically looking at the testimony of former FTX Head of Engineering Nishad Singh and former BlockFi CEO Zach Prince.

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    Meet Bitcoin's New CMO: Larry Fink Oct 17, 2023

    In the wake of CoinTelegraph's oopsie fake news tweet about BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF application being approved, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink took to Fox Business to talk about why they saw demand for crypto going up.

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    SEC Doesn't Appeal Grayscale Decision: What It Means Oct 16, 2023

    Today NLW catches up on the latest crypto news, including:

    • The SEC decides not to appeal Grayscale decision
    • Fake news Bitcoin Spot ETF
    • California's Bitlicense - and more


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    What Jim Cramer Doesn't Get About Bitcoin Oct 15, 2023

    NLW looks at recent tradfi commentary from Jim Cramer and Paul Tudor Jones to help uncover what some traditional investors just don't get about this asset

    Featuring a reading of Ben Schiller's essay: https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/10/11/jim-cramer-doesnt-know-bitcoin/

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    SBF Trial, ETF Progress, JPM Onyx Milestone: The Crypto Weekly Recap Oct 14, 2023

    NLW and Scott Melker cover the most important stories of the crypto week.

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    The Most Shocking Details of Caroline Ellison's Damning SBF Testimony Oct 14, 2023

    Caroline Ellison is the prosecutions star witness in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, and after this week it's not hard to see why. NLW covers the most shocking details, including massive bribes to Chinese officials and more.

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    Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Incoming? Oct 13, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW catches up on everything that's NOT the SBF Trial, including promising news on the Bitcoin Spot ETF front, JPMorgan Onyx, and more.

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    Crypto Industry Faces Terrorist Financing Accusations Oct 11, 2023

    In what was probably an inevitable turn, crypto critics are coming out of the woodwork to blame the Hamas massacre in part on funding via cryptocurrencies. NLW explores the argument and its counters, as well as provides a brief overview of the first day of Caroline Ellison's testimony at SBF's trial.

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    Gary Wang and the Alameda Grift History Oct 10, 2023

    Turns out the grift was there from the beginning. Former FTX cofounder and CTO Gary Wang testified last week and earlier today about the way in which Alameda was privileged and how early the lies began.

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    An Analyst Warns on TUSD, stUSDT, and Huobi/HTX Oct 08, 2023

    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

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    Crypto's Biggest Ally Could Be the Next Speaker of the House Oct 07, 2023

    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.

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    Macro Signals Are All Flashing Warnings Oct 06, 2023

    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.

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    SBF Defense: "Blame Caroline! Also He's a Nerd." Oct 05, 2023

    NLW covers the first few days of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, including the jury selection, opening statements, and first witnesses.

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    A Leading Candidate for Next Speaker of the House is One of Crypto's Biggest Allies in D.C. Oct 04, 2023

    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.

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    The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Begins - Everything You Need to Know Oct 03, 2023

    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


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    Bitcoin Pops As Uptober Returns Oct 02, 2023

    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.

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    Where Crypto Has Product-Market Fit (And Where It Doesn't) Oct 01, 2023

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


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    ETH Futures ETFs Get Set to Trade as Government Shut Down Looms Sep 30, 2023

    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.

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    The 5 Most Important Stories from Crypto This Week Sep 29, 2023

    A recap live with Scott Melker from Friday September 29th

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    Congressional Republicans Lash Out At Gensler Sep 29, 2023

    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.

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    Chokepoint Across the Pond: Chase UK Says No Crypto Transactions Sep 27, 2023

    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.

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    Huobi Changes Name to HTX and Almost Immediately Gets Hacked Sep 27, 2023

    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.

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    ByBit Vacates United Kingdom as "Crypto Hub" Dreams Falter Sep 25, 2023

    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.

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    How the Crypto Investing Landscape Has Changed Sep 24, 2023

    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/


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    The Top Five Stories in Crypto This Week } SEC vs. Binance, Crypto Funds Raise and More Sep 23, 2023

    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

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    Could Oil and a Gov't Shutdown Screw Up Powell's Plans? Sep 23, 2023

    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.

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    The Hawkish Halt: Why the Market Finally Believes "Higher for Longer" Sep 22, 2023

    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.

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    Is the SEC About to Go Scorched Earth? Sep 20, 2023

    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.

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    Courts Hand SEC Half an L in Binance US Case Sep 20, 2023

    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.

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    Anti-CBDC Bills Advance in Congress Sep 18, 2023

    One of the more surprising campaign issues of the 2024 election cycle, opposition to central bank digital currencies, is moving forward in Congress as two bills head for markup this week in the House Financial Services Committee. Also enforcement actions around new the new regulation regime in Hong Kong and Gemini files a response to DCG's-Genesis bankruptcy resolution proposal from last week.

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    Crypto Venture Funding is Down; But Bitcoin Building Continues Sep 17, 2023

    A reading of:

    • https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/09/11/ai-is-killing-crypto-venture-capital-interest/
    • https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/a-bitcoin-maximalists-ode-to-ordinals


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    The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week Sep 16, 2023

    NLW counts the most important stories down:

    • 5. Gensler Hearing
    • 4. Binance Executive Departures
    • 3. FTX Sales Begin
    • 2. Stoner Cat Settlement
    • 1. Fortress Loses Customer Funds; Is Acquired; Prompts New BTC-Only Trust from Swan and Bitgo

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    How Impactful Will FTX Estate Selling Be on Crypto Markets? Sep 16, 2023

    The FTX estate has received approval to begin crypot asset liquidation, overseen by Galaxy. The speculation this week has all been about how much pressure it would put on market prices. NLW explores that, and catches up on 3AC's banning from Singapore.

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    Shockingly, Gary Gensler Doesn't Like Stoner Cats Sep 15, 2023

    The latest SEC action is a settlement with NFT project Stoner Cats. NLW discusses the community's response, which ranges from not-that-surprised to appalled at yet another example of unelected bureaucrats trying to expand their authority through enforcement.

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    The Senate Doesn't Seem to Care About Crypto Anymore Sep 13, 2023

    Another day, another set of high profile departures from Binance. NLW explores the latest news around the beleaguered exchange as well as community reactions. The show also looks at Gary Gensler's testimony before the Senate.

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    Ripple's Fortress Acquisition Shows the Brittleness of Crypto Infrastructure Sep 12, 2023

    On Friday Ripple announced that it was acquiring Fortress Trust. On Monday we learned that, counter to previous statements, a recent security incident at Fortress had caused the loss of customer funds. NLW explores wtf is going on and what it says about the state of the crypto industry.

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    Crypto 2023: Even Vitalik Is Getting Hacked Sep 12, 2023

    A look at the hack of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's Twitter account over the weekend, plus a catch up on a set of regulatory action from last week.

    Why the SEC Needs the Bitcoin Spot ETF Sep 10, 2023

    A reading of excerpts from:

    Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Actually, the SEC Does. - Bloomberg

    Bitcoin ETF Applications Are Bitcoin's Best Marketing Strategy - Tim Haldorsson

    Stop Thinking About 'Wins' or 'Losses' in the Bitcoin ETF Debate - David Ackerman

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    Institutions Are Getting Ready for the Next Bull Market | Weekly Top Five Sep 09, 2023

    Covering the biggest stories of the week in discussion with Scott Melker:

    1. Visa Stablecoin Settlement program expansion Solana

    2. FASB accounting rule Change

    3. Genesis Shuttering Trading desk / Coinbase institutional lending + Grayscale letter to SEC + Genesis suing DCG

    4. ARK Van Eck Spot ETH ETF

    5. CFTC + LBRY

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    UPDATED: How Big A Deal Are The Changes to Crypto Accounting Standards? Sep 09, 2023

    The board that oversees corporate accounting standards has voted unanimously to change the way corporates account for cryptoassets on their balance sheets, and some argue it eliminates a major barrier to enterprise adoption.

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    The IMF Finally Realizes You Can't Ban Crypto Sep 09, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW looks at a new paper from the IMF and FSB that -- among other things -- acknowledges the un-reality of successfully banning crypto. Plus a look at the new privacy paper co-authored by Vitalik Buterin.

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    Visa Goes Deeper on Stablecoin Settlement Sep 06, 2023

    Yesterday Visa announced an expansion of their ability to settle cross-border transactions with USDC, adding support for the Solana blockchain. According to some, even the fintech folks who aren't interested in crypto are excited about it.

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    Beijing Bazooka: Why China Isn't Being More Aggressive As Economy Deteriorates Sep 05, 2023

    On a macro show, NLW explores how China's economic situation has been deteriorating; the highly targeted interventions from the Chinese government; and the discussion of why more aggressive tactics aren't being deployed to right the ship.

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    SEC Defeats, Binance Intrigue, and a Bitcoin Flop: The Biggest Stories of the Week Sep 03, 2023

    A new experiment, NLW and Scott Melker do a live rundown of the 5 most important events of the crypto week.

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    SEC Punts ETF Applications Till October Sep 02, 2023

    NLW catches up on the late week news including the SEC punting 7 ETF applications, the JOLTS and nonfarm payroll reports, and revised GDP estimates.

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    Judge In Uniswap Suit Says "Ask Congress, Not Me!" Aug 31, 2023

    A class action lawsuit against Uniswap has been dismissed with prejudice and the decision might have big implications for other ongoing crypto cases.

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    What's Going On with the SEC's Sealed Binance Filings? Aug 30, 2023

    As everyone celebrated the SEC's upset in the Grayscale lawsuit, the Commission was quietly filing sealed documents in their lawsuit against Binance. NLW explores the community's theories around what those documents might represent.

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    BREAKING: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC! Aug 29, 2023

    A DC Circuit Court has decided in favor of Grayscale in their lawsuit against the SEC, calling the decision to deny GBTC's conversion to a Bitcoin Spot ETF "arbitrary and capricious."

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    The Treasury's Broker Definition Could Crush US Crypto Aug 28, 2023

    On Friday the US Treasury and the IRS dropped a 300-page guidance on crypto tax policy, including an updated of "broker" that some say could threaten the very fundamentals of decentralized finance in the United States.

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    Crypto: It's So Over. We're So Back. Aug 27, 2023

    On LRS, NLW reads excerpts from and analyses:

    How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C. - John Rizzo

    The End of the End of Crypto - Daniel Kuhn

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    The Continued Fallout of the Tornado Cash Arrests Aug 26, 2023

    On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at:

    • More community reactions around the Tornado Cash arrests
    • The latest updates from Binance
    • Bitfinex up and running in Turkey
    • Circle adds 6 new chains to USDC


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    Markets Shrug Off Predictable Powell at Jackson Hole Aug 26, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW examines Nvidia's massive earnings report as well as Powell's Jackson Hole speech, which, far from last year's shock, was almost exactly as expected.

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    Tornado Cash Arrests: Attack on Terrorism or Attack on Privacy? Aug 24, 2023

    The US Government has arrested one of the founders of Tornado Cash and is on the hunt for another. NLW examines the community's reaction, and the discussion of whether it's an action more about chilling privacy tech than it is about actually preventing terrorism financing.

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    WSJ Says Binance Facing Trouble Over Sanctions Violations Aug 23, 2023

    Something serious or just more FUD? NLW explores the latest dustup around Binance, as well as speculation around why the price of BNB has wobbled of late.

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    The Next Phase of Stablecoin Competition Begins As Coinbase Invests In Circle Aug 23, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW looks at the rearrangement of the arrangement between Circle and Coinbase. The Centre Consortium is being dissolved and Coinbase is investing in Circle directly. The show also features a macro update on bonds and China.

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    "The SEC Is Floundering" Aug 21, 2023

    That's the assessment of one lawyer working currently with Gemini. On today's episode, NLW looks at the SEC's motion to appeal in the Ripple case, Coinbase's international trading data, and SBF's request to not be in jail so much.

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    What Progressives Should Understand About Crypto Aug 20, 2023

    A reading of "What progressives get wrong when it comes to crypto" by Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter.

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    Tornado Cash Sanctions Upheld In Court Aug 19, 2023

    One of the legal challenges to the Department of Treasury's putting Tornado Cash on the sanctions list has been defeated. NLW also does a broader crypto legal roundup.

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    Why Bitcoin Just Flash Crashed Aug 18, 2023

    Was it SpaceX news? Evergrande bankruptcy? Macro Fed minutes? Or just good ol' fashioned leverage? NLW explores Thursday's crypto flash crash and what it says about where we are in the cycle.

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    A Primer on China's Current Economic Turmoil Aug 18, 2023

    China has posted some troubling economic data of late, leading many macro commentators to call attention to the concerning developments. In today's episode, NLW provides a primer on the past few years of wobbles, issues in the real estate sector, and the CCP's lack of good options.

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    Coinbase Launches Crypto Policy Coalition as FDIC Warns of Crypto Dangers to Banks Aug 16, 2023

    On today's episode, NLW looks at the FDIC declaring crypto one of the year's top threats to banks. Coinbase has also launched a new advocacy coalition to push for crypto policy outcomes.

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    Why A Pro-Bitcoin, Anti-Central Bank Economist Just Won Argentina’s Presidential Primary Aug 15, 2023

    Javier Milei shocked the world with an upset win in Argentina's presidential primary this week. NLW provides some background on the context in which the outspoken pro-Bitcoin, anti-Central Bank candidate has come to lead the polls.

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    A Flurry of Amicus Briefs in Coinbase vs. SEC Aug 15, 2023

    Everyone from blockchain lobbyists to Senators to an esteemed group of academic legal experts have filed amicus briefs in the Coinbase vs. SEC case. NLW breaks it down, along with news that SBF's bail has been revoked.

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    The Bitcoin Genie Isn't Going Back in the Bottle Aug 13, 2023

    A reading of a 2019 Nic Carter classic: "The Cat is Out of the Bag: Bitcoin is everyone’s problem now"

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    The Massive Significance of the PayPal Stablecoin Aug 12, 2023

    A reading of

    Stablecoins Can Keep the Dollar the World’s Reserve Currency - Brian Brooks, Charles Calomiris

    PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance - Austin Campbell

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    Why Post Malone Is Against CBDCs Aug 11, 2023

    On today's week catch up: Post Malone and Rogan discuss CBDCs; SEC to appeal Ripple and more.

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    Will Coinbase's Launch of BASE Ignite the Crypto Builders? Aug 10, 2023

    Coinbase has launched BASE to much fanfare and excitement. The skeptics ask how much it will be about memecoins and speculation vs real utility, but even they're not enough to dampen enthusiasm.

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    Did the Fed Just Institutionalize Operation Choke Point 2.0? Aug 09, 2023

    On the same day that bitcoin surged more than 3%, the Federal Reserve released some new guidance for banks it regulates around interacting with crypto and stablecoins. Does this clear a path for more active engagement or is it just codifying Operation Choke Point 2.0's pressure on banks to stay away from the sector.

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    PayPal's Stablecoin is the (Second) Biggest Crypto News Story of the Year Aug 08, 2023

    In today's episode, NLW dives deep on PayPal's Announcement, which he argues forms a matched pair with BlackRock's spot BTC ETF application as the key events in the most important trend of this bear market.

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    Crypto and the Major Questions Doctrine Aug 07, 2023

    Coinbase argues that crypto is a "major question" that requires Congress to explicitly authorize the SEC to oversee.

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    How Stablecoins Could Save the Dollar's Global Reserve Role Aug 06, 2023

    On this Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    Pass the Stablecoin Bill Now - Austin Campbell

    Stablecoins: A Potential Counter to Dedollarization - Yiannis Giokas

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    Worldcoin Iris Scanning Shut Down in Kenya Aug 05, 2023

    On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at Worldcoin's issues in Kenya; the NYT's weird defense of SBF's leaking of Caroline Ellison's journal; guilty pleas from the Bitfinex hacker and more.

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    A Primer on LK-99 Aug 04, 2023

    LK-99 has captured the world's attention for its promise of room-temperature superconductivity. But what does that even mean? NLW provides an overview and primer.

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    Binance: Too Big to Jail Aug 03, 2023

    Semafor is reporting that the DoJ is exploring options other than a full criminal complaint against CZ and Binance for fear that it would cause a bank run that could harm consumers. Is Binance now too big to [j]ail?

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    Is the US Credit Rating Downgrade a Nothingburger? Aug 02, 2023

    NLW explores a range of reactions to Fitch's decision to downgrade US sovereign debt from AAA to AA+ from the political responses to the market response to the shoulder shrug of people who don't think it's really possible to compare the US to anyone else.

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    Tether Holds More US Government Debt Than Australia Aug 01, 2023

    A look at the latest Tether reserve attestation, plus an update on the Curve hack and a new court ruling that rejects the Torres Doctrine from the Ripple vs. SEC case.

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    Is DeFi Too Dangerous? Jul 31, 2023

    NLW explores the $47m hack that occurred over the weekend, and contextualizes it in the larger trends and patterns of DeFi exploits.

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    The Boring-ification of the Crypto Narrative Jul 30, 2023

    A reading of: A Crypto Truce Emerges Between Fraud and Revolution - Aaron Brown

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    Operation Choke Point 2.0 Comes for Crypto Auditing Jul 29, 2023

    The latest target of SEC animosity is *checks notes* auditors?! On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW covers the SEC's auditing warning; an AML bill passage; Binance asking for CFTC suit to be dismissed; Sequoia reducing their crypto fund size.

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    A Combative, Contentious Hearing Moves Stablecoin Legislation Forward Jul 28, 2023

    Crypto's big policy week continued with the House Financial Services Committee advancing stablecoin legislation after a torturous 12-hour markup session.

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    A Historic Day for Crypto Policy Jul 28, 2023

    It was the first time that standalone Crypto legislation has made it out of the committee process. NLW covers the House Financial Services Committee markdown for the crypto market structure bill, including some tense moments and the defection of 6 (young) Democrats to vote to advance the legislation.

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    Fed Raises Rates to 22 Year High and Says No Recession Is Coming Jul 26, 2023

    The Federal Reserve has again raised interest rates -- this time to a 22-year high. NLW explores the discussion around the raise and why market observers are moving back to watching real economic data rather than Fed whispering.

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    Will the SEC Appeal the Ripple Decision? Jul 25, 2023

    NLW looks at the SEC's hints around a potential Ripple appeal, plus more around Worldcoin and SBF behaving badly.

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    Worldcoin: Good Faith Global UBI Effort or Dystopian Dumpster Fire? Jul 25, 2023

    Worldcoin is live and the crypto community has feelings.

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    Crypto Custody: The Frontlines of Operation Choke Point 2.0 Jul 23, 2023

    A two-part Long Reads Sunday on crypto custody and the fallout of crypto's regulatory battles.

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    Is FedNow a Trojan Horse for a CBDC? Jul 22, 2023

    On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at the Federal Reserve's launch of FedNow and explores the community discussion of whether it amounts to a Trojan Horse for an eventual central bank digital currency.

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    A Soft DeFi Ban in the USA? Jul 21, 2023

    This week saw a number of crypto-related legislation introduced in Congress -- sometimes as amendments to other important bills. NLW breaks down why some think at least one of them amounts to a soft DeFi ban in the US.

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    Gary Gensler's Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Month Jul 20, 2023

    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.

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    Have We Turned A Corner in Bitcoin and Crypto Startup Funding? Jul 19, 2023

    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.

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    Binance Cuts Thousands of Jobs (But Adds Lightning Network Support!) Jul 18, 2023

    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.

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    The Relentless Convergence of TradFi and Digital Assets feat. Sergey Nazarov Jul 17, 2023

    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.

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    Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Chair Gary Gensler Jul 16, 2023

    The SEC "is acting like an overzealous traffic cop arbitrarily ticketing drivers while keeping the speed limit a secret." - Rep. Ritchie Torres

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    Ryan Selkis - Theses for the Second Half of 2023 https://twitter.com/twobitidiot/status/1678726013600104448?s=20

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    A Complete Breakdown of the Charges Against Celsius' Alex Mashinsky Jul 15, 2023

    Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky was arrested this week. NLW explores the complete list of charges against him.

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    Judge Hands SEC a Massive Loss Denying Theory That Tokens Are Always Securities Jul 14, 2023

    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.

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    Lummis-Gillibrand Reintroduce Landmark Crypto Legislation Jul 13, 2023

    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.

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    Lowest Inflation in 2 Years Jul 13, 2023

    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.


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    Senators Question Prometheum's Ties to CCP Jul 11, 2023

    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?

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    Lawyers See Weakness in SEC's Response to Coinbase Jul 11, 2023

    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).

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    Why the Recession Conventional Wisdom is Wrong Jul 09, 2023

    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

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    Lawsuit Time! Winklevoss and Gemini Sue DCG and Barry Silbert Jul 08, 2023

    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.

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    Binance Execs Race for the Exits Jul 07, 2023

    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.

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    BlackRock's Larry Fink Gives a Laser-Eyed Bitcoin Interview Jul 06, 2023

    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.

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    Gemini's Furious Open Letter Threatens to Sue DCG and Barry Silbert Jul 05, 2023

    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.

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    Crypto Continues Its Pushback on Washington D.C. Jul 03, 2023

    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.

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    The Failure of Gary Gensler Jul 02, 2023

    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

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    Crypto Goes On Offense as the Legal Tide Begins to Turn Jul 01, 2023

    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.

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    A Recap of the Prime Trust Saga Jun 30, 2023

    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.

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    Summer Startup Series on Bitcoin Builders Jun 28, 2023

    The Breakdown is off for a few days this week, but over on Bitcoin Builders things are hot with the Summer Startup Series. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, NLW is profiling a different startup from the first In Wolf's Clothing Cohort, including a bitcoin-powered gaming tournament company, a popular and scaling lightning wallet, and an exchange app seeking to bring Bitcoin values to Bitcoin trading.

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    The State of CBDCs Jun 27, 2023

    NLW checks in on the latest in central bank digital currencies.

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    BlackRock SchmackRock: For Emerging Markets, Bitcoin Means More than Gains Jun 25, 2023

    Today on Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads Noelle Acheson's "Why the Biggest Emerging Markets Are Turning to Crypto."

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    The Institutions Come Roaring Back to Crypto Jun 24, 2023

    The theme of the last few weeks has been the institutional return to crypto. NLW fills in the gaps and puts the move in context.

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    The Value Prop - Digital Asset Use Cases with Rebecca Rettig Jun 23, 2023

    Rebecca Rettig is the Chief Policy Officer at Polygon Labs and recently spearheaded The Value Prop -- a new project creating a database of digital asset use cases.

    APOLOGIES FOR POOR NLW AUDIO - WE HAD A RIVERSIDE MISHAP!

    Read the announcement here: https://twitter.com/RebeccaRettig1/status/1669327966503829506

    Check out the Value Prop https://thevalueprop.io/

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    The Bear Market is Over with Dan Tapiero Jun 22, 2023

    Dan Tapiero has deployed more than a billion dollars into growth stage digital asset companies in the last few years. He's also convinced that the bear market is over. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss the narrative resilience of crypto with institutional investors; why companies are looking global, and more.

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    Bitcoin SMASHES Through $30,000 As Institutional Excitement Returns Jun 21, 2023

    Bitcoin is up above $30,000 and the return of the institutional narrative is driving it. NLW explores the good and bad.

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    Do Kwon Goes To Jail Jun 20, 2023

    On this episode of crypto shennanigans, Do Kwon sentenced to four months for fake passport; ZachXBT raises $1M to fight lawsuit; Sam still going on trial in October (despite viral tweets saying otherwise).

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    Does Anyone Care About Tether's Chinese Paper? Jun 19, 2023

    On today's episode, NLW looks at the (non) reaction of the crypto community to news that Tether held Chinese bank debt in 2021. The show also covers reactions to the Binance-SEC hearing last week.

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    Are Memecoins Silly Fun or an Existential Grift? Jun 19, 2023

    On Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture by Dr. Paul J. Dylan-Ennis

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    The Prometheum WTF: Is This an SEC Grift Just to Mess Up Crypto Legislation? Jun 17, 2023

    This is truly one of the weirdest stories in crypto this year. Today NLW dives deep on Prometheum, a company that only showed up on most people's radar this week when their CEO inexplicably testified before Congress. Was it all a big SEC Grift?

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    Is BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Application A Political Message? Jun 16, 2023

    World's largest asset manager BlackRock has filed for a Bitcoin spot ETF. They've been approved for 575 out of their last 576 ETF applications. Given that there are no indications that the SEC has changed its tune on spot ETFs, the industry is left asking: what does Larry Fink know that we don't?

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    The Fed Pauses For The First Time In 15 Months (But Don't Call It A "Pause"!) Jun 15, 2023

    For the first time since this hiking cycle began, the Fed has chosen not to raise interest rates. NLW explores how they're trying to control the narrative around it, and what markets think is actually going on behind the scenes.

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    Hinman Emails Show SEC Just Making It Up As It Goes Along Jun 14, 2023

    Yesterday three consequential legal events happened. Former SEC officer Bill Hinman's emails were released; the SEC was forced to respond to Coinbase; and Binance had their hearing on the SEC's emergency asset freeze request. NLW covers all of the important details.

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    A Massive Day For Crypto in the Courts Jun 13, 2023

    Today in Federal Courts: the Hinman docs get unsealed in Ripple vs. SEC; SEC has to respond to Coinbase; and Binance US in court around SEC request to freeze assets. Plus the new #FireGary bill introduced by Congressional Republicans.

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    The Altcoin Apocalypse: Understanding Crypto's Weekend Crash Jun 12, 2023

    Late Friday night/early Saturday morning, the crypto markets started puking, with a handful of altcoins crashing by more than 20% in a single 15 minute candle. On today's episode, NLW explores what happened and why.

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    The SEC's Crypto Legal Battles Aren't Easy Jun 11, 2023

    On this Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    The New Crypto Bill Gary Gensler Doesn’t Want You to Know About - David Z Morris

    The SEC Has Started an All-In Political Battle Over Crypto - Michael J Casey

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    TradFi Wants To Run Crypto Jun 10, 2023

    Operation Chokepoint 2.0 hasn't stopped savvy tradfi investors from smelling an opportunity. This week, revealing and emblematic comments from the leader of Soros' funds show how tradifitional financiers are seeing opportunity in the carnage.

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    A Crypto Custodian Becomes the Latest Casualty Jun 09, 2023

    BitGo has agreed to buy Prime Trust as the crypto custodian becomes the latest casualty of the bear market (and the government's assault on the industry). Binance is also pulling fiat rails from the US in advance of their hearing next Tuesday.

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    Before Suing Them, Gary Gensler Once Offered to Be A Binance Advisor Jun 08, 2023

    Binance has alleged that Gary Gensler previously offered to be an advisor to the company. They say that this means that he should recuse himself from any proceedings having to do with Binance. Meanwhile the SEC says, basically, that CZ used Binance US like a personal piggy bank. It's messy out there, folks.

    Are we at the SEC Crypto endgame? This week the regulator has sued Binance and Coinbase and made it clear they want crypto gone from America. Unfortunately for them, the industry isn't backing down.

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    The Crypto Community's Defiant Reaction to Gensler's Coinbase Lawsuit Jun 07, 2023

    Are we at the SEC Crypto endgame? This week the regulator has sued Binance and Coinbase and made it clear they want crypto gone from America. Unfortunately for them, the industry isn't backing down.

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    Ban By Enforcement: The SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase Jun 06, 2023

    Yesterday the SEC sued Binance and CZ. Today, the SEC sued Coinbase. As Blockchain Association's Jake Chervinsky put it, it's pretty clear that SEC Chair Gensler is going for a strategy of "banning by enforcement."

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    The Most Important Crypto Bill of 2023 Jun 05, 2023

    On Friday, the chairs of the House Financial Services Committee and the Agriculture Committee shared draft legislation that is meant to comprehensively deal with the thorniest issues of crypto regulation, including securities-commodities designation. NLW gives a 101 on what the bill says, and what comes next.

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    Bitcoin Prehistory and A Warren Buffett AI Bot Jun 04, 2023

    On this week's Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads two pieces by Byron Gilliam:

    Crypto's family tree

    Will the next Warren Buffett be an AI bot?

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    DoJ Says SBF's Request to Dismiss Charges Are Dumb (Basically) Jun 03, 2023

    Today on the Weekly Recap, the latest out of the FTX bankruptcy and Sam Bankman-Fried's request to drop charges, plus Binance out of Australia and the CFTC getting more involved in crypto markets.

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    Is A Fed Pause (Finally) Coming? Jun 02, 2023

    On today's episode, NLW digs into the macro landscape. Specifically he looks at how tightness in the labor market has justified continued Fed tightening, but why the numbers aren't telling as clear a story as they once were.

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    Wait, Crypto Caused the Fentanyl Crisis?! Jun 01, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW looks at the latest assinine argument about crypto from Senator Elizabeth Warren, as well as digging into the finalized debt deal, MiCA and more.

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    Is China Coming Back to Crypto? May 31, 2023

    China's crypto policies appear to be shifting. From bans on trading and mining in 2021 to this year encouraging state run banks to offer crypto companies in Hong Kong banking accounts, a change is in the air. On this episode, NLW looks at a recent Web 3 paper from Beijing and Hong Kong's new exchange rules.

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    Debt Ceiling Deal Gives Unlimited Debt Till 2025 May 31, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW wraps up the macro story that has dominated discourse for the last month.

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    Can Bitcoin Avoid the Partisan Curse? May 27, 2023

    On this episode of Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads "DeSantis and the Growing Culture War Around Bitcoin" by Daniel Kuhn.

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    The Tornado Cash Lawsuit Advances May 27, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown, NLW covers:

    • Tornado Cash lawsuit and hack
    • The latest in Ledger
    • The Debt Ceiling debate nears a conclusion
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    Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis Pledges to Protect Bitcoin May 25, 2023

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign formally last night on a Twitter spaces with Elon Musk. During the conversation he discussed Bitcoin, including why he thinks it's important and why he'll protect it as president. On today's episode, NLW looks at Bitcoin's history with presidents and presidential candidates.

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    Hong Kong Opens For Crypto Business May 24, 2023

    One of the surprising twists of this crypto cycle is the US closing down to crypto and Hong Kong (and the Chinese powers behind it) opening back up. In this episode, NLW looks at Hong Kongs new crypto exchange rules as well as Coinbase's response to the SEC's response to its lawsuit.

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    Reuters Says Binance Commingled Funds, But Is It Just More FUD? May 23, 2023

    After FTX, the industry's guard is up when it comes to exchanges behaving badly. Reuters today published a piece saying that Binance had commingled user funds in 2020 and 2021. Binance strenuously denied the claims and called it just more FUD. Who has the right of it? The show also covers an update in the DCG case.

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    Biden Defaulting on the Debt to Own the Crypto Bros? May 22, 2023

    On today's episode, NLW digs into the acrimonious debt ceiling debates, including the way in which crypto has recently become yet another partisan football.

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    Why Ordinals and BRC20 Tokens are Driving Bitcoin Layer 2 Development May 21, 2023

    Bitcoin has been experiencing much higher-than-normal fees of late, driven by Ordinal inscriptions and BRC-20 token memecoin mania. On this Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads two essays that explore how they're driving layer 2 development.

    Frogs, Fevers and Fees: Bitcoin’s New Governance Challenge - Michael Casey

    As Bitcoin Scales, We Need Better Custodial Solutions - George Kaloudis

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    Crypto Wins A Key Battle in its War with the SEC May 20, 2023

    On this edition of the weekly recap, NLW covers:

    • Ledger turmoil
    • Stablecoin reserve shifts
    • Binance out in Australia
    • Binance total market share dips below 50%
    • SEC says Filecoin is a security
    • Judge rules Hinman emails can't be locked

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    Crypto Allies Introduce Securities Clarity Act May 19, 2023

    Congressional Blockchain Caucus leaders Tom Emmer (R) and Darren Soto (D) have introduced the Securities Clarity Act, which is designed to ...well...give clarity on what tokens are securities and when. The crypto community has heralded it as simple, common sense, and potentially hugely positively impactful.

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    Will the US Default on Its Debt? Circle Ditches Treasuries and Tether Buys BTC May 18, 2023

    Oh the irony. For most of the last few years, the US political establishment has been concerned about the risk that stablecoins might have for the mainstream financial system. This year, however, it's been the mainstream financial system wreaking havoc on stablecoins. On today's episode, NLW discusses Circle's move from longer-dated Treasuries to repo agreements, as well as Tether's new Bitcoin purchase plan.

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    Ledger Recover Announcement Leads to Massive Crypto Uproar May 17, 2023

    Ledger announced a new program yesterday called "Ledger Recover" that has people feeling confused, betrayed, and angry. NLW explores what the uproar is about and what it says about the start of self-custody and self-sovereign values in the crypto industry.

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    SEC Finally Responds to Coinbase Lawsuit May 16, 2023

    After ignoring a Coinbase request for rulemaking for 10 months, Coinbase sued the SEC, compelling a judge to compell the SEC to respond. In 36 pages of legalese, the SEC effectively said "we don't have to move any faster than we want and regulation by enforcement is fine."

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    Binance Says "Bye" To Canada May 15, 2023

    On today's episode, NLW looks at Binance's troubled history with the Great White North, and explores to what extent their exit from Canada is a story about Binance or a story about Canada. Also Quadriga CX is finally returning to creditors at 13c on the dollar.

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    The Utter Folly of Biden's Proposed Bitcoin Mining Tax May 14, 2023

    Today on Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads Nic Carter's "The White House’s Bitcoin Mining Tax Undermines Itself"

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    The IRS Says FTX Owes HOW Much!? May 13, 2023

    Today on The Breakdown its FTX's Insane tax bill and why 2022 won't leave us alone.

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    Chamber of Commerce Says “The SEC’s actions are not just harmful policy; they are unlawful.” May 12, 2023

    On today's Breakdown, NLW catches up on:

    • A number of amicus briefs filed in support of Coinbase's lawsuit against the SEC
    • The Chamber of Commerce joins the fight
    • Reps McHenry and Huizenga pen another letter to SEC demanding information
    • Brad Sherman blasts GBTC in letter to SEC
    • DCG-Genesis in mediation after deal falls apart

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    Congressional Gaslighting: For Crypto, the Partisan Ship Has Sailed May 11, 2023

    Another week, another crypto hearing, and this time the Democrats handed out talking points. NLW discusses how partisan the discourse around crypto and Bitcoin are becoming and assesses whether it is likely to be a winning political strategy.

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    The 3 Blockers to Powell's Soft Landing May 10, 2023

    We got our report card today! Inflation surprised to the downside, coming in at 4.9%. NLW explores the reaction and why Powell still has three big barriers to getting his soft landing, including, notably, the debt ceiling negotiations.

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    The Next Big Crypto Battle May 09, 2023

    ..it's not BRC20. (At least not yet). Nope, it's the SEC's custody rule which is yet another attempt at a de-facto crypto ban through legal wrangling. The crypto industry, however, is not having it.

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    Binance Says Lightning Support is Coming After Halting Withdrawals Around Bitcoin Fees May 08, 2023

    A busy weekend around the crypto space. On today's episode, NLW covers:

    • Tl;DR on BRC-20
    • Binance halting withdrawals and announcing support for Lightning
    • DOJ targeting Binance around sanctions?
    • NYAG introduces even more sweeping crypto legislation

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    The Global Role of Bitcoin May 07, 2023

    On this week's Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    Reviving Argentina's Economy: Dollarization and Bitcoin as Catalysts for Change - Carlos Cardenas

    The Fall of Bitcoin in the Central African Republic: Why This Legal Tender Experiment Failed - Jonathan Buck

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    The End of Consensus Reality with Jon Askonas May 06, 2023

    One of the jarring but regular experiences of modern life is discovering that someone, perhaps even someone close to you, sees the world and the events that happened in it in a wildly different way from what your perception tells you happened. It can feel like we're all living in completely different realities. More and more, argues Catholic University Professor Jon Askonas, we are living in different realities. Jon is currently in the midst of a set of long-form explorations about the end of consensus reality for the New Atlantis journal. They explore how the internet came to fracture the perception of a common shared reality that was, it turns out, an artifact of a high centralized media apparatus during the 20th century. What lies on the other side of the end of consensus reality is the question. Is it a bad thing, or simply different? Will it necessarily engender new institutions? These are the questions Jon and NLW explore on today's episode.

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    Venmo and Stripe Ramp Up on Crypto While Coinbase and Gemini Look Offshore May 05, 2023

    In this Friday edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at the key events this week, including:

    • Biden's DAME tax
    • Coinbase and Gemini opening offshore derivatives exchanges
    • Court orders SEC to respond to Coinbase's lawsuit
    • Venmo and Strip expand crypto offerings

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    Regional Bank Turmoil Accelerates as Fed Raises Again with "Hawkish Pause" on Horizon May 04, 2023

    First Republic failed this week. Did that mean Powell and the Fed would pause their hikes? Absolutely not. NLW covers the "Hawkish Pause" press conference and the 25 bps interest rate raise.

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    Biden's DAME Mining Tax is an Attack on Bitcoin May 03, 2023

    The White House Council of Economic Advisors yesterday announced the Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax. The proposed 30% tax on "cryptomining" would be a soft ban on mining in the USA according to crypto industry experts.

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    The Suspicious Denial of Protego Trust: New York Magazine Finds Evidence of Operation Choke Point 2.0 May 02, 2023

    Operation Choke Point 2.0 refers to the idea that there has been coordinated action by bank regulators to try to force crypto out of the system - something which the current administration strenuously denies. New York Magazine recently found more evidence than they might have believed for the effort.

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    First Republic's Failure Shows the Limits of Fed Bank Programs May 01, 2023

    After an extended ordeal, beleaguered First Republic Bank has been seized and sold to JP Morgan Chase. NLW covers the build up, the specifics of the deal, and why the example of First Republic illustrates the limits of what the Fed can control.

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    Don't Ban Crypto! The Case for Pro-Innovation Regulation Apr 30, 2023

    On this edition of Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads "The Case for Regulating, Not Banning, Crypto" by the Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith. The article is a response to the growing argument against regulation.

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    Fighting the Regulatory Rugpull Apr 29, 2023

    On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW breaks down:

    • Gary Gensler's latest cringey SEC video
    • Coinbase's Wells Notice response
    • Dual legislative hearings from Thursday

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    First Republic is a Zombie Bank Apr 28, 2023

    All week there has been a high-stakes game of chicken as the Fed, FHLB, FDIC, big banks who pumped $30B into First Republic and FRC itself all try to figure out if this thing can survive. Is it headed for FDIC receievership? Is this how the Biden Admin signals it won't bail out everyone?

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    Making the Lightning Network Noncustodial with Spiral's Steve Lee [Bitcoin Builders Excerpt] Apr 28, 2023

    Bitcoin Builders is The Breakdown Network's new show about the Cambrian explosion of creativity and entrepreneurial energy around Bitcoin and Lightning. In this excerpt from my recent interview with Spiral's Steve Lee, Steve discusses their work on the Lightning Developer Kit and their approach to making Lightning easier to use in a non custodial way.

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    The Institutions Are Coming Back to Crypto Apr 27, 2023

    Deloitte has hundreds of jobs advertised around digital assets. Franklin Templeton just announced a major blockchain project with Polygon. Standard Chartered Bank is betting on $100k BTC in 2023. The institutions are back, baby.

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    Binance Withdraws Voyager Offer as Coinbase Sues the SEC Apr 26, 2023

    Both of today's stories are, on some level, about US crypto politics. The first part of the show focuses on Binance US's beleagured and now withdrawn bid for the Voyager Digital assets. Despite a judge overruling US government objections, it appears Binance has decided it's more trouble than it's worth. Coinbase meanwhile, has filed suit against the SEC around that agencies failure to respond to a Coinbase petition filed last year to receive better clarity on which cryptoassets are securities and why.

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    Raoul Pal Previews the Future: AI, Crypto, QE and the next Phase of Human Flourishing or Upheaval Apr 25, 2023

    Raoul Pal is the CEO of Real Vision. On this “Paradigm Shift” episode of The Breakdown, NLW and Raoul discuss:

    • Raoul’s concept of “The Everything Code” and “The Exponential Age”

    • Debt monetization

    • The multipollar world

    • De-dollarization

    • Money for a trustless world

    • AI and consensus reality

    • AI as the Biggest Disinflationary shock ever

    • And much much more

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    Where Bitcoin Fits as Argentina Faces a Dollar Shortage and 100%+ Inflation Apr 24, 2023

    Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, which some economists are estimating at 133% or more. The Argentine Peso also has one of the highest interest rates in the world. On this episode, NLW discusses recent turmoil at the central bank and where some Argentinian bitcoiners think Bitcoin fits into the solution.

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    The EU Has Now Become the Global Crypto Regulatory Leader Apr 23, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:Why the EU Has MiCA and the US Has Securities Laws Confusion - Daniel Kuhn

    Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation - Dea Markova

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    Hasta La Vista, USA! Crypto Companies Look Abroad Apr 22, 2023

    This week Coinbase was on tour in the U.K. and also announced a new Bermuda license, through which it will supposedly soon announce a new derivatives offering. NLW recaps the contrast between the increasingly open arms from the rest of the world and the cold aggressive stance of U.S. regulators.

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    A Landmark Moment for Crypto in Europe as MiCA Passes Apr 22, 2023

    With the passage of MiCA, Europe has jumped out ahead of the U.S. and other jurisdictions when it comes to regulating crypto.

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    The Case for U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Apr 21, 2023

    Last year, the first crypto legislation was supposed to be common-sense rules for stablecoins. The two political parties couldn’t come together, however, and the legislation was scrapped. Now, the House Republicans have reintroduced a draft, and on Wednesday held a hearing that featured witnesses including the Blockchain Association’s Jake Chervinsky and stablecoin expert (and recent “The Breakdown” guest) Austin Campbell.

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    Congress Grills Gensler on Anti-Crypto Stance Apr 20, 2023

    Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has positioned himself as crypto’s biggest opponent in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, however, a House oversight hearing took Gensler to task for his regulation by enforcement and his inability or unwillingness to provide the crypto industry with clarity. But was it all just political theater?

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    Coinbase Says Without Regulatory Clarity It Will Be Forced to Leave the U.S. Apr 19, 2023

    The U.S. regulatory crackdown on crypto seems to be having the exact impact that industry advocates feared, because some of the largest companies in the space consider relocating to more favorable regulatory regimes. This week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is in the U.K., and told an audience at Fintech Week in London that without regulatory clarity the crypto exchange may have to leave the U.S.

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    The House Finally Introduces a Stablecoin Bill, But Will Crypto Opponents Even Come to the Table? Apr 18, 2023

    It’s hard to have good faith dialogue about regulation when one group involved in the discussion doesn't think the industry being regulated should even be allowed to exist. That increasingly seems to be the problem with crypto legislation.

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    Glassnode's James Check on the Peak Capitulation Event That Flushed Out the Final Bitcoin Top Buyers Apr 17, 2023

    This episode is an excerpt from my recent interview with Glassnode's James Check. The full interview covers why the recent $30k run-up was spot not leverage driven, why BTC is shifting from whales to smaller holders, and why these markets are much healthier than when FTX was around.

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    The Latest New York Times Bitcoin Mining Hit Piece Is a Monument to Intellectual Laziness Apr 16, 2023

    This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” looks at three refutations of the piece, by:

    David Z Morris

    Daniel Batten

    Margot Paez

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    Will Withdrawals Drive a New Institutional Ethereum Narrative? Apr 15, 2023

    This week on the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the Shapella upgrade, including emergent narratives around institutional investment, as well as checking in on the FTX bankruptcy estate and previewing the House Financial Services Committee oversight hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler next week.

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    Sergey Nazarov on Why the World Needs a New Model of (Cryptographic) Trust Apr 15, 2023

    NLW is joined by Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov for the first in “The Breakdown”'s "Paradigm Shift" interview series. Sergey discusses why society's trust model has broken down, how cryptographic truth serves as an alternative, and why this alternative method of understanding truth will become even more important as a countermeasure to artificial intelligence.

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    An AI Primer for Bitcoiners Apr 14, 2023

    On todays show, NLW gives a primer on the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) space, including introducing key concepts such as Generative AI, LLMs and more. He also looks at why bitcoiners have a particularly important vantage point in the emerging AI conversation.

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    Inflation Drops Most In 2 Years, but Not Everyone Is Buying It Apr 13, 2023

    Inflation came in at an annualized 5% this month, beating economists’ expectations and dropping to its lowest level in two years. That’s good, right? Well, hold your horses, say some analysts. Services inflation remains sticky, and with recent production cuts from OPEC+ and an end to tapping U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves, energy prices could come back up during the U.S. summer high season.

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    Bitcoin’s Rally to $30K Being Driven by Good Old-Fashioned Spot BTC Buying Apr 12, 2023

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    Bitcoin hit $30,000 for the first time since June 2022 last night. On today’s episode, NLW looks at why the evidence suggests this rally is – unlike previous crypto rallies –driven by spot buying instead of leverage trading. He also looks at how the crypto market has evolved and is seemingly more hostile to previously hyped narratives.

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    Announcing The Breakdown Network and Bitcoin Builders Apr 11, 2023

    The Breakdown is expanding to become The Breakdown Network. The first spinoff show will be called Bitcoin Builders and is all about the entrepreneurial and creative energy flowing into bitcoin. Learn more about the changes and what you can expect. Sound credit: “Shattuck Hall” by Garvanza licensed via Track Club

    Everyone Is Talking About De-Dollarization, Is There Anything To It? Apr 11, 2023

    On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at shifting geopolitical alignments, honing in on French President Macron’s recent visit to China, China’s war games in the South China Sea and the growing de-dollarization narrative.

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    Traders Shifting to Tether and BTC Are Voting Against the U.S. Apr 09, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    USDC Boasted Transparency but It Didn't Help When Silicon Valley Bank Got Into Trouble - J.P. Koning

    Happy 48th Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto - George Kaloudis

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    Are Real-World Assets (RWA) the Next Big Crypto Narrative? Apr 08, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at some followup stories from the shutdown of Signature Bank last month, as well as the emerging trend of real-world asset tokenization.

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    Is Crypto Already Soft-Banned in the U.S.? Apr 07, 2023

    Wednesday, Foreign Affairs published an argument from American University professor Hilary Allen that the U.S. should consider a full ban on crypto. The argument gives explicit voice to a position that has been held quietly in the Biden Administration, and represents a ratcheting up of the rhetorical war around crypto in the U.S.

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    Is the Banking Crisis Really Over? Apr 06, 2023

    On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the debate raging on Twitter about whether the banking crisis is actually over. $390 billion in deposits left U.S. banks last month – the most ever in a single month – but the bleeding seems to have been stemmed. Still, many are looking uncomfortably at commercial real estate loans coming due as another source of trouble for the same small and regional banks that were under the gun last month.

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    Interpol, Elon-DOGE and the Latest Crypto Controversy Apr 05, 2023

    Ah, just a casual Monday in crypto land, where an encrypted tweet from an influencer leads to billions of dollars of value wiped off the market cap. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the CZ Interpol Red Notice rumors, explanations for Elon Musk changing Twitter’s blue bird icon to a Shiba Inu dog, and more substantive news about the latest hearings around Binance.US’ intended acquisition of bankrupt Voyager Digital’s assets.

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    What OPEC's Surprise Oil Production Cuts Have to Do With De-Dollarization Apr 04, 2023

    A reduction in oil output of 1.65 million barrels per day was announced by OPEC+ members on Sunday night. In the face of a global economic slowdown, analysts are debating whether the cartel is acting politically or merely anticipating softer demand.

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    The US Government Attack on Crypto Certainly Seems Coordinated Apr 02, 2023

    On this edition of Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads “Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto” by Kevin Reynolds

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    The USA’s Crypto Loss is Hong Kong and China’s Crypto Gain Apr 01, 2023

    It’s no secret that the US is pushing banks away from crypto companies. What’s surprising is that Chinese state owned banks are apparently actively recruiting crypto customers in Hong Kong – seemingly in response to growing US anti-crypto attitudes.

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    Elizabeth Warren has Declared War on Crypto Apr 01, 2023

    “Then they fight you” but for real this time. Elizabeth Warren is running for re-election to the Senate, and she’s running on the platform of being a crypto antagonist. NLW explores the reactions from the crypto community.

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    The RESTRICT Act Isn’t About Banning TikTok, It's About Expanding Government Powers Mar 31, 2023

    The movement to ban TikTok in the U.S. is growing. The recently introduced RESTRICT Act in the U.S. Congress is nominally about that, but some are concerned it would significantly expand government powers over the internet.

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    The Evidence for Operation Choke Point 2.0, With Nic Carter Mar 30, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter. Nic was the first to identify the concerted effort to deplatform crypto from the banking system as “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” In their conversation, Nic discusses the original Operation Choke Point, how that operation came to an end, when he began to notice signs of a similar strategy targeting crypto and where the industry is now.

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    The CFTC Sues Binance, but Is It Regulatory Turf War? Mar 29, 2023

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on Monday, alleging seven different charges related to derivatives exchange registration. In this episode, NLW explores the charges and to what extent they reflect not only a case against Binance but an ongoing regulatory turf war between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    Are Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab Actually in Trouble or is it Just Doomporn? Mar 28, 2023

    Ever since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, markets have been waiting with bated breath for another shoe to drop. Coming into the weekend, it looked like Deutsche Bank and Charles Schwab were the most wobbly. NLW explores whether there is actually reason to be concerned or whether fintwit (and short sellers) are just looking for another mark.

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    Why We’ll Remember This Banking Crisis as a Turning Point for Bitcoin Mar 26, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money” - Michael J. Casey

    “Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis” - George Kaloudis

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    Safe Haven From Banks? Bitcoin’s New Narrative Comes Into View Mar 26, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW combines two previous YouTube shows focused on Balaji’s $1 million bitcoin bet and the emergence of the mainstream narrative of bitcoin as a safe haven from banks.

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    The Fed Hikes, Credit Tightens and Commercial Real Estate Looks Like the Next Problem for Banks Mar 25, 2023

    NLW catches up on the macro in the wake of the recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and interest rate decision. The stakes were higher going into this meeting thanks to the banking crisis. As the Federal Reserve stays determined to keep hiking, is commercial real estate poised to be the next challenge?

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    The SEC Finally Picks a Fight With Someone Who Can Fight Back Mar 24, 2023

    Gary Gensler just doesn't stop. This week we’ve seen actions against Justin Sun, SushiSwap and now Coinbase. NLW covers the latest Wells Notice from the SEC and why Coinbase might prove a tougher opponent than what Gensler is used to.

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    The Fed's Balance Sheet Jumped $300B Last Week. Is That Inflationary? Mar 23, 2023

    NLW is joined by Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida Wealth Management. In this conversation, they discuss:

    • The fall of Credit Suisse

    • The Federal Reserve’s new Bank Term Funding Program and whether it’s inflationary

    • Why this crisis is currently deflationary

    And more.

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    The FDIC is Exploring How to Ensure All US Bank Deposits Mar 22, 2023

    Just a week after backstopping Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, the FDIC is reportedly exploring how they could feasibly cover all US deposits. NLW explores the implications. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438693620?at=1000lSDb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/538vuul1PuorUDwgkC8JWF?si=ddSvD-HST2e_E7wgxcjtfQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ubHdjcnlwdG8ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M= Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

    Was UBS Buying Credit Suisse Just ‘Soft Nationalization’? Mar 21, 2023

    Due to its global systemic importance, Credit Suisse appeared to be in serious trouble last week. In the past weekend, Swiss authorities, along with their counterparts in the US, EU, and UK, hammered out a deal that nobody is really happy with, aside from the fact that it may prevent banking contagion.

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    Bitcoin Was Created for Times Like These Mar 19, 2023

    On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    “Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank?” By Daniel Kuhn

    “Evaluating Bitcoin as a Store of Value” by Joe Orsini

    “Bitcoin Was Built for This Moment” by Tatianna Koffman

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    A Real-Time History of the Crypto Banking Crisis, With Austin Campbell Mar 18, 2023

    NLW is joined by Austin Campbell, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and former banker and stablecoin operator, to discuss the recent crypto banking crisis. They discuss:

    • Why interest rate risk, not crypto troubles, was the source of the problems

    • Why even banal regulatory disinterest in crypto could create significant problems for the industry

    • What rules need to change for crypto to fit in a U.S. banking framework

    The 5 Key Bitcoin Building Themes, With Wolf Lightning Accelerator CEO Kelly Brewster Mar 18, 2023

    Kelly Brewster is the CEO of Wolf, a new Lightning and Bitcoin startup accelerator in New York City. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss five big themes they’re seeing among Bitcoin builders, including Bitcoin DeFi, Lightning Network infrastructure, gaming, Nostr/social media and ordinals.

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    Apparently, U.S. Regulated Banks Are Riskier Than Stablecoins Mar 17, 2023

    Stablecoins have long been seen by U.S. policymakers as risky and a potential threat to U.S. financial stability. How ironic, then, that it was the failure of a U.S.-regulated bank in SVB that caused peril to USDC last weekend. NLW explains how USDC fell off and then recovered its peg, while also giving an update on Operation Choke Point 2.0.

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    Is Credit Suisse the Next Banking Domino? Mar 16, 2023

    Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, markets are holding their breath for more trouble in the banking sector. Wednesday morning, comments from one of the biggest investors in Credit Suisse sent that company’s stock tumbling. Numerous European banking stocks followed Credit Suisse lower, leading some to wonder if the U.S. banking crisis was moving overseas.

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    The Banking System Broke; Will That Force a Fed Pivot? Mar 15, 2023

    At this point, markets are racing to figure out what they believe the recent spate of U.S. bank failures means for monetary policy. Will the Federal Reserve stay the course? Will it be forced to pivot on raising interest rates? NLW brings you the debate as well as how the latest CPI inflation data affects the discussion.

    Even Barney Frank Thinks Signature Was Shut Down to Send an Anti-Crypto Message Mar 14, 2023

    On Sunday, as government authorities announced that Silicon Valley Bank depositors would be protected, they added that the New York Department of Financial Services would be shuttering Signature Bank. Little explanation was given but some, including Signature board member and bank regulation architect Barney Frank, think it was a calculated move to send an anti-crypto message.

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    We Pushed Semiconductors Offshore; Are We Doing the Same to Crypto? Mar 12, 2023

    On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    Semiconductors: A Cautionary Tale by Sheila Warren

    The SEC’s Other Option by TuongVy Le

    SEC Bitcoin ETF Dissent - Commissioner Hester Peirce and Commissioner Mark Uyeda

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    The Government Game Plan: Call Ether a Security, Tax the Crap Out of Bitcoin Mining Mar 11, 2023

    What a week. On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW updates on the Silicon Valley Bank situation, discusses the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against KuCoin that claims ether is a security and looks at the Biden Administration’s plan to lay a 30% excise tax on energy used for crypto mining.

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    The 2nd Biggest Bank Failure In American History: Silicon Valley Bank Is No More Mar 11, 2023

    Just days after Silvergate announced an orderly winding down, Silicon Valley Bank has come to a very disorderly end. Today, California regulators stepped in to put the bank in FDIC receivership. NLW explains how we got here and what it might mean.

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    The Real Reasons Silvergate Collapsed Mar 10, 2023

    Beleaguered Silvergate Bank has announced that it will be winding down. NLW examines whether the turn of events is due to banking crypto companies, specific business decisions made by Silvergate or a coordinated political campaign against the company.

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    Fed’s Powell Brings the Dog and Pony Show to DC for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Review Mar 09, 2023

    In today's episode, NLW looks at the macro as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses monetary policy this week before Senate and House of Representatives banking committees. The markets are betting on a 50 basis point rate hike at the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting based on his Tuesday comments.

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    Fireworks in the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Lawsuit as Judge Visibly Rattles SEC Attorney Mar 08, 2023

    Last year, Grayscale, a CoinDesk sister company, filed suit against the Securities and Exchange Commission after its proposal to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund was rejected. Today the hearing began, and the SEC was almost immediately put on the defensive. In this episode, NLW explains the background of the SEC and bitcoin ETFs, the specifics of the Grayscale case and how the community is reacting to today's hearing.

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    Are the WSJ Articles on Binance and Tether ‘Trial by Press’? Mar 07, 2023

    Today, NLW discusses recent Wall Street Journal articles about Tether using fraudulent bank accounts to access banking services and private chat threads from former Binance employees arguing that Binance and Binance.US were closely aligned.

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    Crypto’s Center of Gravity Is Shifting Away from the U.S. Mar 05, 2023

    On this “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    The Future of Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Developments in the East - Noelle Acheson

    Keep Crypto in America - Emily Parker

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    The Hole on the FTX Balance Sheet Remains Gaping Mar 04, 2023

    In this week's “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the latest from the FTX bankruptcy estate and stirrings that Democrats in Congress aren't fond of SEC Chair Gary Gensler's regulatory methods.

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    With Congress Impotent, Courts Are the Only Option for Fighting SEC Overreach Mar 04, 2023

    Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW discusses Silvergate, a scathing open letter from three U.S. senators to Binance and whether courts can stop an overreaching Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    What the Silvergate Death Spiral Means for the Crypto Industry Mar 03, 2023

    In today's episode, NLW discusses Silvergate Bank's painful collapse. In order to understand the industry's banking resources, he examines where the bank came from, why it became important to the industry and how it faltered.

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    The Vise Tightens on SBF as Former FTX Engineering Head Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty Mar 02, 2023

    The latest big news, in the wake of FTX's collapse: Nishad Singh, former head of engineering, has pleaded guilty to six charges as well as a “no contest” to civil charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In todays’ episode, NLW explores what we've learned from the charges, including new revelations about FTX's 2021 revenue.

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    NFT’s Biggest Company Is Coming to Bitcoin Ordinals Mar 01, 2023

    In today’s episode, aside from fist-shaking at SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, NLW discusses an announcement from Bored Ape Yacht Club creator, Yuga Labs, that it is creating a generative art collection for Bitcoin with Ordinal inscriptions. As part of an emerging Bitcoin Builder moment, he argues, the move makes sense.

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    Gary Gensler, Bitcoin and the Bad-Faith SEC Feb 28, 2023

    Ah, the industry was once so hopeful about Gary Gensler’s appointment to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yet, as the years have progressed he has become the industry's most aggressive antagonist. In the wake of increasing congressional scrutiny of his dealings with Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, Gensler is fighting back in media appearances. In today's episode, NLW discusses Gensler's argument that all crypto assets are securities, aside from bitcoin.

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    Central Bankers Triumphantly Declare Fiat to Have Beaten Crypto Feb 26, 2023

    Today on “Long Reads Sunday”:

    Travis Kling on why we haven’t won yet

    Cosmo Crixter – An Open Letter to Agustin Carstens

    Brendan Malone – The real problems of central banking

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    Bank Regulators Say ‘No Operation Choke Point 2.0! Seriously! Believe Us!’ Feb 25, 2023

    Apparently all our angry howling worked. This week, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, while nominally speaking about the liquidity risks of crypto banking, took pains to say they weren’t saying banks weren’t allowed to work with crypto companies. As you might guess, many in the crypto space aren’t buying it. We thinks the Regulator Doth Protest Too Much?

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    Class-Action Lawsuit Accusing Digital Basketball Cards of Being Securities Allowed to Proceed Feb 25, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW covers the ruling of a federal judge in New York allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed against Dapper Labs for allegedly offering unregistered securities. He also covers a new slate of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, disgraced founder of FTX.

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    5 Takeaways From Coinbase's 'Base' Layer 2 Chain Launch Feb 24, 2023

    In this episode, NLW examines Coinbase's announcement of its new layer 2 chain, paying particular attention to:

    • Exchanges moving from layer 1s to layer 2s

    • No token

    • Wall Street not getting it

    • Developer competition

    • On-chain know-your-customer (KYC)?

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    Is Custodia a ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ to the Fed’s War on Crypto Banking? Feb 23, 2023

    In a recent tweet, Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell suggested U.S. regulators like it when bad actors beat good actors because it takes down the crypto industry and the bad actors can be jailed later. In this episode, NLW explores the issue in the context of Custodia Bank's battle to join the Federal Reserve system, and its argument that it is being unlawfully used as a “sacrificial lamb” in the wake of the FTX failure.

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    Narrative Watch: Hong Kong Nudges Towards Legalizing Crypto Trading for Retail Feb 22, 2023

    Hong Kong's securities regulator published proposed rules on Monday for virtual asset trading platforms, fueling the narrative that the next bull market will start in Asia. NLW explores whether the moves are connected to broader changes in the Chinese economy.

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    How to Fight Back Against Rogue Regulators Feb 19, 2023

    Featured on this week’s “Long Reads Sunday”:

    “Regulating Crypto by Enforcement and Stealth Will Set the US Back” – Michael Casey https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/02/10/regulating-crypto-by-enforcement-and-stealth-will-set-the-us-back/

    “The Right Analogy for Crypto Markets” – Nic Carter https://twitter.com/nic__carter/status/1625221587673702400

    “How to Fight the Rogue SEC” – Balaji Srinivasan https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1625720725645692928

    “The State of Crypto Policy” – Jake Chervinsky https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1625568626462887945

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    Why the Newly Proposed Custody Role Could Represent a De Facto Ban on Crypto Feb 18, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the newly proposed custody rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the rule has broader implications other than crypto, many in the crypto industry are concerned that Chairman Gary Gensler may use the rule as a roundabout way to expand the SEC’s jurisdiction and therefore cut investment advisers off from the crypto industry.

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    Is the SEC’s Terra Lawsuit Trying to Set Precedent That Stablecoins are Securities? Feb 18, 2023

    In today’s episode, NLW breaks down a slew of late-breaking news, including:

    • Terraform Labs and Do Kwon are being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission

    • Binance US made strange transfers of $400 million between 2020 and 2021, according to Reuters

    • Judge Kaplan threatens to revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bail

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    Why Bitcoin Rallied 11% on Wednesday Feb 17, 2023

    In this episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW examines the various explanations for Wednesday's 11% increase in BTC’s price, including:

    • Market structure

    • Global liquidity conditions

    • Stablecoin concerns

    • Ordinals

    • Debt ceiling debates

    • The Asian bid

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    Regulators Only Have Themselves to Blame for Crypto Not Being Better Regulated Feb 16, 2023

    On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the “Crypto Crash.” NLW discusses the opening statements of the ranking committee member and chairman, as well as the regulatory proposals put forward by witnesses. He also discusses the ruling by a U.S. judge that FTX will not have an independent examiner appointed.

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    Slightly Hot Inflation Print Probably Won’t Change the Fed’s Perspective Feb 15, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW updates on the Paxos situation. Paxos made a statement that it is willing to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission in court over whether BUSD is a security. The main part of the episode is focused on January’s inflation data, which came in slightly higher than expected. NLW argues it’s not enough for the Federal Reserve to consider shifting course.

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    The Latest Front in the Crypto Wars Is Binance-Paxos and BUSD Feb 14, 2023

    Last week, rumors swirled that Paxos was the next target for regulatory action. On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported the Securities and Exchange Commission was preparing a suit accusing the company of issuing an unregistered security. Then on Monday, the New York-regulated company announced it would cease issuing Binance USD after the state banking regulator said Paxos couldn’t do so in a safe and sound manner.

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    Are Ordinals Sneakily a Boon to Bitcoin Security? Feb 13, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “A Pragmatic View of ChatGPT in a Web3 World” by Jesus Rodriguez

    “How Bitcoin NFTs Might Accidentally Fix Bitcoin's Security Budget” by George Kaloudis

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    ‘A Paternalistic and Lazy Regulator’: What the SEC-Kraken Staking Settlement Means for Crypto Feb 11, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW goes over the latest front in the crypto wars. On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a $30 million settlement with Kraken over their staking-as-a-service program. The move is rumored to be part of a much larger offensive against crypto involving numerous government offices.

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    Python Politics Part 2: Operation Choke Point 2.0 Begins Feb 11, 2023

    The crypto industry is increasingly facing a U.S. banking system that has been weaponized against it. In this second part of a two-part special, NLW looks at the post-Brian Brooks era at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and examines how crises like Luna and FTX have changed the situation.

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    Python Politics Part 1: The US Government's Slow Squeeze on Crypto via the Banking System Feb 10, 2023

    Operation Choke Point was an Obama-era initiative that put political pressure on banks and financial institutions to deny service to out-of-favor industries. Something similar is happening again with intense pressure being exerted for banks not to service the crypto industry. On this first part of a two-episode special, NLW looks at what’s happening, as well as the key recent history of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U.S.’ main banking regulator.

    CORRECTION NOTE: At the 4:18 mark, NLW states: “At present there are two outstanding applications for licenses to operate national trust banks from Anchorage and Paxos, and these applications appear likely to be rejected by the OCC.”

    This was a mis-statement. Anchorage Digital is the only operational OCC-chartered digital asset bank, with their charter was approved by the OCC in January 2021. Paxos and Protego are the outstanding applications.

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    Here Comes ‘Britcoin’ Feb 09, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW looks at the news that the U.K. has released a public consultation paper on a digital pound. While the British government hasn’t fully greenlit a U.K. central bank digital currency, the announcement argues “the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future.” NLW also looks at progress on an Indian digital rupee as well as catches up on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon.

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    The Fed’s Hawkish Walk Back Feb 08, 2023

    At last week’s FOMC meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surprised many market watchers with a more doveish than expected FOMC speech and Q&A. On Friday, however, the January non-farm payrolls report came in with 517,000 new jobs added – far more than the 185,000 economists expected. Early this week, the Fed responded by deploying a number of officials to suggest that the continued tightness of the labor market was justification for more rate hikes this year.

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    Would a Genesis/DCG Deal With Creditors End the Crypto Contagion? Feb 07, 2023

    Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW catches up on 2022 fallout, including:

    • The White House letter about crypto from last week
    • FTX hearing on whether to appoint an independent examiner
    • Binance temporarily suspending USD deposits and withdrawals
    • Reports of an agreement between Genesis/DCG and major creditors
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    Why Crypto Fundraising Could Be in for a Painful Winter Feb 05, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “The Narrative Problems With Crypto VC” – Regan Bozman

    “What’s Holding DAOs Back” – Scott Fitsimones

    “Initial Coin Offerings Deserve a Rethink” – Don Phan

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    The Tragedy of Lebanon’s Currency Devaluation Feb 04, 2023

    This week, the Lebanese pound (or lira) was devalued from 1,500 lira per U.S. dollar to 15,000 lira per USD. At the same time, the black market price of a dollar is 64,300 lira. In this episode, NLW gives the story behind the headlines and tweets, and explains why the World Bank calls Lebanon one of the worst economic crises in the last 150 years.

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    Is the Narrative Around ESG and Bitcoin Mining Shifting? Feb 04, 2023

    Bitcoiners are no stranger to environmental FUD. NLW argues, however, that there are more and more examples of mainstream media telling the story of bitcoin mining’s potential for positive environmental impact. What’s more, some of that thinking is finding the way into state government actions.

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    Jerome Powell Finally Believes He Might Actually Get His Soft Landing Feb 03, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the Federal Open Markets Committee rate hike decision, as well as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation, the labor force, the debt ceiling and loosening financial conditions. While many commentators have argued that Powell failed to be as hawkish as he wanted, NLW argues that Powell’s ultimate objective may have actually changed over the last few months.

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    A Primer on the Debate Around Ordinal Inscriptions, aka Bitcoin NFTs Feb 02, 2023

    For the last week, the Bitcoin community has been locked in fierce debate around Ordinal Inscriptions, a type of Bitcoin-native NFT that allows people to associate data like JPEGs with individual sats. Some find it an interesting, novel experiment. Others – including at least one core dev – think they should be censored as an illegitimate usage of the Bitcoin blockchain. NLW breaks down the debate(s).

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    Independent Examiner Excoriates Celsius as a Ponzi Feb 01, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the newly filed report from the Celsius Network bankruptcy court’s independent examiner. The extremely thorough document argues that not only was Celsius engaged in extremely problematic practices, but that numerous employees raised concerns around them. The show also covers the debate around an independent examiner in the FTX case.

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    Hawks vs. Bulls: The Fed Clashes With Optimistic Investors Jan 31, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW previews the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting this week. While most still believe the Federal Reserve will raise rates by just 0.25%, there is a growing sense the hike will be accompanied by some harsh talk for a market the Fed thinks is getting overly optimistic around rapidly loosening financial conditions.

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    Is 2023 the Year the US Gets Serious About Protecting Privacy? Jan 29, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” it’s all about privacy. NLW reads:

    “Sweeping Crypto Regulation? First Update the Bank Secrecy Act” - Mark Lurie

    “Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It” - Lia Holland, Eseohe Ojo

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    What’s Next for NFTs? Jan 28, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at a number of stories from the non-fungible token (NFT) industry this week that suggest where the industry might be headed, including Doodles’ acquisition of an animation studio and Porsche’s contentious entrance into the space.

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    Commingling Customer Funds? Binance Under Scrutiny for B-Token Wallet Jan 28, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the continued fallout of Crypto 2022, including:

    • Scrutiny around wallet balances that suggest Binance has had commingled user funds and company reserves around B-tokens
    • The latest from the FTX bankruptcy, including accidental revelations around BlockFi
    • A Celsius Network proposal for an asset-recovery token
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    ‘We Want to Make Sure America Is the Place for Innovation in FinTech’ Jan 27, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW examines recent interviews with Republican congressional leaders including Representatives Patrick McHenry, Tom Emmer, Warren Davidson and French Hill, around the state of crypto in Washington, D.C. NLW argues that the key plans and talking points are pretty clear when the interviews are looked at as a whole.

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    Here Comes Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining Jan 26, 2023

    Today is a mining day on “The Breakdown” as NLW looks at:

    • News of nuclear-powered bitcoin-mining coming to the U.S.
    • A new report on the state of mining from Galaxy Digital
    • The impact of Kazakhstan’s miner exodus on the global bitcoin energy mix
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    Up 40% YTD, Bitcoin Is 2023’s Best-Performing Asset Jan 25, 2023

    On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at bitcoin’s impressive January rally and discusses what’s driving it. Specifically, he explores claims of market manipulation versus simple mean reversion. Finally, he looks at whether it is reflective of a broader macro shift as well.

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    Does Crypto Have a Banking Problem? Jan 24, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the latest news from the weekend, including:

    • Signature Bank limiting services, and what it means for the industry as a whole
    • U.S. government seizing $700 million of assets associated with Sam Bankman-Fried
    • Genesis first-day bankruptcy hearing information

    (Genesis and CoinDesk are both subsidiaries of Digital Currency Group.)

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    The Future of Crypto Isn’t With Wall Street Jan 22, 2023

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery” by Michael J. Casey

    “Remembering Hal Finney on the 14th Anniversary of the First Bitcoin Transaction” by Daniel Kuhn

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    What Davos Thinks of Crypto Jan 21, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the discussions around crypto and blockchain from the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

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    Genesis Files for Chapter 11 Jan 21, 2023

    After weeks, if not months, of speculation, Genesis has finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing more than $5.1 billion in liabilities. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the implications of the filing plus the battles to come. He also covers the FTX hearing on the suitability of representation by Sullivan & Cromwell.

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    Would a Genesis Bankruptcy Actually Be Good for Crypto? Jan 20, 2023

    Yesterday, news outlets started reporting that a prepackaged bankruptcy for DCG subsidiary Genesis was close to completion. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the community’s reaction on whether this would be a good or bad thing for the space. He also reviews news that FTX bankruptcy CEO John J. Ray III is open to restarting the exchange.

    (CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of DCG.)

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    Bitz Who Now? Department of Justice Takes Down Russian Exchange Bitzlato Jan 19, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest on crypto crime and fall out, including:

    • Disgraced 3AC founders’ attempt to build a new exchange with bankrupt CoinFLEX called GTX.
    • Sam Bankman-Fried’s latest blog post arguing about how FTX.US assets should be considered by the bankruptcy committee.
    • The DoJ’s much anticipated announcement about an “international enforcement action” that turned out to be an exchange most people had ever heard of.
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    Bitcoin at $21K: Bull Trap or Ooo Baby We're Back? Jan 18, 2023

    Bitcoin (and crypto more broadly) has been on a tear the last few days, but the question on everyone’s mind is: why? Is it a real, fundamentals-based movement? Does it reflect a changed macro setup for risk assets or just market structure and a short squeeze? Could it be a U.S. government conspiracy? (Tucker Carlson thinks so.) Is it, as so many fear, just one big bull trap? NLW breaks it down.

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    The Legacy of Aaron Swartz 10 Years Later Jan 15, 2023

    On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    Why I Am Optimistic for Crypto - Stefan George

    13 Narratives to Watch in 2013 - the DeFi Edge

    Aaron Swartz - Patrick Campbell

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    The SEC Sues Gemini/Genesis as SBF Starts a Blog Jan 14, 2023

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against Gemini and Genesis involving the Gemini Earn program. He also sums up the recent developments around FTX, including $5 billion of recovered funds and Sam Bankman-Fried’s new Substack.

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    How Big a Deal Was Binance’s Previous $1B BUSD Collateral Gap? Jan 14, 2023

    Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW catches up on some crypto cleanup stories from earlier in the week. He looks at community reactions to research uncovering that at times in 2020 and 2021 Binance peg BUSD was undercollateralized by as much as $1 billion, as well as to the latest fire and fury around Silvergate Bank.

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    Will Negative Inflation Prompt a Shift in Fed Policy? Jan 13, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW digs into December’s just-released CPI numbers. For the sixth month in a row, year-over-year inflation declined. For the first time in more than two years, month-over-month inflation declined. For many, this confirms a Federal Reserve shift back to raising rates by 25 basis points at the FOMC’s next meeting at the end of this month.

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    DCG Responds as Gemini Accuses Company of Fraud Jan 12, 2023

    Crypto 2023 – like Crypto 2022, but angrier. This week, Gemini co-CEO Cameron Winklevoss accused Genesis, DCG and DCG CEO Barry Silbert of fraud in a major escalation of their fight over frozen funds. Silbert and DCG, CoinDesk’s parent, responded with their own letter and Q&A arguing that Genesis and DCG are fundamentally different entities. NLW covers the war of words and the community’s response to it.

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    The Fed’s Interest Rate Message Is Clear: Get to 5% and Keep It There Jan 11, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest communiques from Federal Reserve officials, including comments by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly, as well as a speech on Tuesday by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The message is “higher for longer” even if the markets don’t agree.

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    The SEC and DOJ Are Reportedly Investigating DCG Jan 10, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on:

    • Why bitcoin’s price went up firmly above $17,000
    • The latest Binance concerns
    • Reports the Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department are investigating DCG’s internal transfers

    (CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of DCG.)

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    Where Bitcoin Mining Goes From Here Jan 08, 2023

    On this Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:

    The worst of Bitcoin mining in 2022 by Zack Voell

    What Will It Take for Bitcoin Mining Companies to Survive in 2023? By George Kaloudis

    Bitcoin Mining: A Positive or Negative Indicator for the Future of Crypto? By Daniel Kuhn

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    Is Political Gridlock Good for Crypto? Jan 08, 2023

    On the first Weekly Recap of 2023, NLW hones in on the political impasse in Washington D.C. and explores whether a divided Congress (and a divided Republican party within Congress) might be good for crypto in a year that politicians are feeling animosity towards the industry.

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    The Crypto Reckoning Continues Jan 07, 2023

    NLW profiles another brutal week in the crypto computation and cleanup following the disasters of 2022.

    He examines:

    • Celsius ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky sued by NYAG
    • 3AC subpoenaed via Twitter
    • Silvergate laying off 40%
    • Genesis laying off 30%
    • And more
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    The Fed Is Scared of Stock Market Animal Spirits Jan 06, 2023

    In today's episode, NLW looks at the macro landscape that will set the tone for the markets in 2023. According to the minutes of the December Federal Open Markets Committee Meeting, released on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is concerned about investor enthusiasm regarding a theoretical future pivot undermining monetary policy tightening.

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    SBF Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Set for October Jan 05, 2023

    On today’s episode, NLW discusses Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, including his bail hearing from December, the unusual request to keep his bail bond-backers private, and his not guilty plea from yesterday’s arraignment.

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    On Bitcoin’s 14th Birthday, the Gemini-DCG War of Words Heats Up Jan 04, 2023

    Bitcoin celebrates its birthday today! This is also the first Breakdown of the year. NLW discusses the news and events from the past couple weeks, including the arrest of Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg as well as the escalating feud between Gemini and the Genesis/DCG leadership.

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    Bitcoin Is Optimism, With Alex Gladstein Dec 31, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Alex Gladstein, chief strategy officer at the Human Rights Foundation.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @gladstein

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    Mike Dudas on Crypto Community Resilience Dec 30, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Mike Dudas of 6th Man Ventures and LinksDAO.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @mdudas

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    Muneeb Ali on the Future of Bitcoin Building Dec 29, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines and founder of Stacks.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @muneeb

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    Sam Abbassi on Why Proof of Reserves Matters Now Dec 29, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Sam Abbassi, founder and CEO of Hoseki.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @samabbassi

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    The New Crypto Policy Blueprint, With Kristin Smith Dec 28, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @KMSmithDC

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    Why Bitcoin Is Thriving, With Alyse Killeen Dec 26, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Alyse Killeen, founder and general partner at Stillmark.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @AlyseKilleen

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    Nexo is a security-first platform where you can buy, exchange and borrow against your crypto. The company ensures the safety of your funds and keeps innovating with products like the Nexo Wallet - a non-custodial smart wallet that allows you to create your Web3 identity. Get early access at nexo.io/wallet.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our holiday theme music is "Spike The Eggnog" by Two Dudes. Music behind our sponsors today is “Glasgow” by Falls. Image credit: alashi/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    The Top 10 Things That Happened in Bitcoin 2022 Dec 24, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this year’s final “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads “The 10 Biggest Developments in Bitcoin in 2022” by Cory Klippsten, Tomer Strolight and Sam Callahan.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our holiday theme music is "Spike The Eggnog" by Two Dudes. Music behind our sponsors today is “Back To The End” by Strength To Last. Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Ryan Selkis on the Crypto Outlook for 2023 Dec 23, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today’s guest is Messari CEO Ryan Selkis.

    Find our guest on Twitter: @twobitidiot

    Read Crypto Theses for 2023: messari.io/crypto-theses-for-2023

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    Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com/breakdown.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Glasgow” by Falls. Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison Plead Guilty to Fraud as SBF Lands In US Dec 23, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    In breaking news last night, Sam Bankman-Fried was extradited from the Bahamas to the U.S. to face charges ranging from wire fraud to campaign finance fraud. Almost as soon as the plane took off, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that Alameda’s Caroline Ellison and FTX’s Gary Wang had pleaded guilty and were cooperating with prosecutors. NLW breaks down everything we learned in the last 24 hours.

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    Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com/breakdown.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Back To The End” by Strength To Last. Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Why Are a Dead Guy's Crypto Coins Moving? Dec 22, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Ah, what a perfect way to end a year of fraud, deception and disappointment. Earlier this week, on-chain sleuths noticed that more than 100 BTC were on the move from wallets that were controlled by and theoretically only accessible to former QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotten. The problem? Cotten was supposed to have died in December of 2018.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Glasgow” by Falls. Image credit: solar22/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Elon Bans Journalists, Kills Spaces and Asks if He Should Quit Dec 21, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest out of Twitter, including a dust-up about location doxxing and the journalists who were suspended as a result, a new policy banning links to external social networks and a poll from Elon Musk asking whether he should step down as CEO.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Back To The End” by Strength To Last. Image credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Audit Firms Don’t Want to Work With Crypto Companies, and That’s a Problem Dec 20, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest in the crypto industry, including:

    • Sam Bankman-Fried changes his tune on extradition
    • DCG-owned coins on the move
    • Audit firms ceasing crypto operations

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    Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com/breakdown.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Glasgow” by Falls. Image credit: Feodora Chiosea/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    What ChatGPT Might Mean for Web3 Dec 18, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:“Starlink, Verizon 5G and Crypto: What the New ‘War of the Currents’ Means for Decentralization” by Tim Kravchunovsky

    “ChatGPT Will Kill Search and Open a Path to Web3” by Michael J. Casey

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Back To The End” by Strength To Last. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Exchange Fears Roil Crypto Following SBF’s Arrest Dec 17, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at how the FTX bankruptcy is proceeding following the arrest of disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as the concerns surrounding Binance that have been present all week.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Glasgow” by Falls. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Trump NFTs Sell Out In Hours Dec 17, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest non-FTX crypto news, including:

    • Former President Trump’s NFT sellout
    • Jack Dorsey funding decentralized social networks
    • PayPal partnering with MetaMask

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    Jerome Powell Says ‘More Work to Be Done’ as FOMC Hikes Rates 50 Basis Points Dec 16, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    Today’s episode is a deep dive into the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. NLW covers not just the policy updates but the details of Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and the Q&A after. The big message coming from the Federal Reserve is “there’s more work to be done.”

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Glasgow" by Falls. Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    For Once, a Positive Inflation Surprise Dec 15, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the most recent inflation numbers. U.S. headline inflation for November came in at 7.1%, vs 7.7% the previous month and the 7.3% expected by surveyed economists. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of core CPI was up just 0.2% month over month. This show looks at the numbers and market reactions, as well as what it might mean for the Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision expected on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested for Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States Dec 14, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    In a shocking turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested on Monday, Dec. 12 by Bahamian authorities at the request of the U.S. Southern District of New York. On today’s episode, NLW covers the charges as well as reviews the SEC and CFTC complaints.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    SBF ‘Loaned’ the CEO of The Block $43M Dec 13, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle, Kraken and the Galaxy Brains Podcast.

    Another day, another betrayal. On Friday, news broke that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried made three loans totaling $43 million to Michael McCaffrey, CEO of CoinDesk competitor The Block. Those loans went to buying out The Block’s investors, to expanding operations and (of course) to an apartment for McCaffrey in the Bahamas. On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest betrayal.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Juan Moyano/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Why Is Bitcoin Dominance So Much Lower Than in Previous Bear Markets? Dec 11, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this episode of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Noelle Acheson’s “BTC Dominance Is Behaving Weirdly, and That’s Sort of Good” as well as comments from NLW’s Twitter thread on Bitcoin dominance.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Ja_inter/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Congressman Who Called Bitcoin an ‘Unstoppable Force’ to Become House Financial Services Committee Chair Dec 10, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW catches up on the latest U.S. regulatory news, including the legal battle around the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s actions against the Ooki DAO, a new bill that would have the Environmental Protection Agency study crypto mining, and more.

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    2022’s Most Influential Bitcoiners Dec 10, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Crypto Twitter was in a tizzy this week about CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022. Specifically, bitcoin maximalists decried its lack of bitcoin maximalists. On this episode, NLW addresses the controversy, reads Pete Rizzo’s list of top bitcoiners of 2022 and adds his own nominations.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: MicroStockHub/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Sherrod Brown Tells SBF, ‘Show Up or Get Subpoenaed’ Dec 09, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the shift in tone around SBF following the FTX collapse. Both the House and the Senate are holding hearings on FTX next week, and have confirmed that if former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried doesn’t testify voluntarily, he could be compelled via subpoena. The show also covers Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s fight against Silvergate and crypto-serving banks, as well as Rep. Ritchie Torres’ recommendation for an investigation into Gary Gensler and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s conduct and failure to look at FTX.

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    The White-Collar Recession Dec 08, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW provides an overview of the broader economy, including:

    • Wall Street’s predictions for a bad 2023
    • PepsiCo layoffs
    • OPEC+ oil decision
    • China backing off Zero-Covid policies

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Malte Mueller/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Goldman’s Going on a Crypto Company Buying Spree, but Is That Good for Crypto? Dec 07, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    In a conversation with Reuters, Goldman Sachs’ head of digital assets suggested the bank would be spending tens of millions of dollars to invest in, or buy outright, crypto firms whose prices had come down significantly in the wake of the FTX collapse. In today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest news on that collapse and whether TradFi companies like Goldman Sachs becoming the leader of the space is an unreservedly good thing.

    The debate referenced in today’s episode: Will Wall Street Ruin Bitcoin? Featuring Ben Hunt and Alex Gladstein

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: baramee2554/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    SBF Declines a Congressional Invite; Alameda CEO Is Seen in New York City Dec 06, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the latest surrounding the fallout of FTX, including Sam Bankman-Fried’s back and forth with House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) over a congressional appearance next week, a spotting of Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in New York City, the latest in the Three Arrows Capital bankruptcy and the problems with CoinDesk sister company Genesis Global Capital.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Bitcoin and Opting Out of the IMF & World Bank Dec 04, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Alex Gladstein’s Twitter version of his new essay "Structural Adjustment: How the IMF and World Bank Repress Poor Countries and Funnel Their Resources to Rich Ones."

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: sharply_done/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Market Whiplash as Jobs Report Undermines Powell’s Less Hawkish Speech Dec 04, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW catches up on the macro landscape, including recapping Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Wednesday and how the jobs report released Friday might undermine it as a market signal.

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    Circle, the sole issuer of the trusted and reliable stablecoin USDC, is our sponsor for today’s show. USDC is a fast, cost-effective solution for global payments at internet speeds. Learn how businesses are taking advantage of these opportunities at Circle’s USDC Hub for Businesses.

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    Kraken, the secure, trusted digital asset exchange, is our sponsor for today's show. Kraken makes it easy to instantly buy 185+ cryptocurrencies with fast, flexible funding options. Your account is covered by regular Proof of Reserves audits, industry-leading security and award-winning Client Engagement, available 24/7. Sign up and trade today at kraken.com/breakdown.

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    “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is "Back To The End" by Strength To Last. Image credit: ryasick/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

    Apple’s Monopoly App Store Tax Coming to Crypto? Dec 03, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, we catch up on the crypto industry, including:

    • Apple’s dust-up with Coinbase around fees for NFT transfers
    • Stripe’s new fiat-to-crypto tooling for developers
    • Fidelity opens retail trading of bitcoin and ether
    • First U.S. hearing on FTX

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    Will Sam’s Frenetic Media Tour Save Him or Damn Him? Dec 02, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Ah Sam, will we ever be able to escape you? This week, “main character syndrome” came roaring back into fashion as Sam Bankman-Fried broke his silence with a string of interviews culminating in appearances with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times DealBook Summit and on “Good Morning America” with George Stephanopoulos. NLW breaks down what SBF said, and how the community is reacting.

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    Post-FTX, India and Europe Push Ahead With CBDCs Dec 01, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    In today’s global regulatory roundup, NLW looks at news from:

    • Europe: EU holds a hearing on the FTX collapse and France tests a CBDC
    • India: RBI announces Indian CBDC trials to begin Thursday
    • US: Sen. Ron Wyden sends letters to 6 exchange heads

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    Fed Officials Say Interest Rates to Remain Higher for Longer Nov 30, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW turns back to the macro, where some amount of optimism had seeped into risk assets since a better-than-expected inflation report a few weeks ago. On Monday, a group of Federal Reserve officials were trotted out to make the point to markets they might once again be getting ahead of themselves with expectations of any sort of soon-to-be Fed pivot.

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    BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy, Becoming Latest FTX Domino Nov 29, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW returns to his usual daily programming with a review of crypto contagion that took place during the last week. He looks at BlockFi, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey today, as well as Genesis and FTX itself.

    (Genesis Global Capital is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.)

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    The Progressive Case for Bitcoin, With Jason Maier Nov 28, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    For our concluding episode of “Grateful for Bitcoin,” NLW chats with Jason Maier, who is currently working on a book on a progressive’s case for bitcoin. In this conversation, they discuss which progressive values align with bitcoin’s impact in the world, and why bitcoin has been so successful in remaining nonpartisan.

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    Bitcoin Gas Flare Mining, With Matt Lohstroh Nov 26, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    For this edition of “Grateful for Bitcoin,” NLW is joined by Matt Lohstroh, cofounder of Giga Energy. Matt and Giga are leaders in the bitcoin gas flare mining space. On this episode, he and NLW discuss the state of the bitcoin mining industry and how it’s changed over the years.

    Find our guest online: https://twitter.com/lohstroh

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    Why Lightning Isn’t Just for Bitcoin Believers, With Graham Krizek Nov 24, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this episode of “Grateful for Bitcoin,” NLW is joined by Voltage cofounder and CEO Graham Krizek. Voltage provides enterprise-grade infrastructure for the Lightning Network. On this episode, Graham and NLW talk about the current state of Lightning and discuss why some of the customers interested in bitcoin might surprise you.

    Find our guest online: https://twitter.com/gkrizek

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    ‘A Fight Worth Having’: A Conversation With Jesse Powell Nov 23, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode of “Grateful for Bitcoin,” NLW is joined by Kraken cofounder and former CEO Jesse Powell. They discuss the fallout from FTX, philosophy, regulations, non-fungible tokens and how the industry can move on in a positive direction.

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    The Top 5 Times Bitcoin Was Supposed to Die, With Dan McArdle Nov 22, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today, NLW is joined by Dan McArdle, a bitcoin OG who co-founded Messari, built Case for Bitcoin and more. In this episode, they discuss the top five times bitcoin was supposed to die.

    Find our guest online: https://twitter.com/robustus

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    Okay Proof of Reserves, But for Real This Time? Nov 20, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads Nic Carter’s newest “Let’s Actually Commit to Proofs of Reserve This Time, Okay?”

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    The State of Play in Fed Commentary and the Crypto Contagion Nov 19, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW follows the path of the crypto contagion including the latest from FTX, Silvergate Bank and Genesis Lending. He also looks at the slate of officials the Federal Reserve trotted out to tamp down market enthusiasm following signs the pace of inflation may be slowing.

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    Is DCG in Danger Now, Too? Nov 19, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest FTX contagion discussion. He examines the Genesis withdrawal shutdown and growing question of whether it has exposed parent company Digital Currency Group to larger financial issues.

    (Genesis Global Capital is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.)

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    Guy Who Oversaw Enron Says FTX Is Worse Nov 18, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    Today NLW covers two major updates in the FTX saga. The first is first-day declarations by FTX’s new CEO John J. Ray III that argue that, in short, FTX is worse run than Enron. The second are messages between Sam and a Vox reporter in which Sam lets the veneer of ethics down and reveals his true beliefs about power.

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    Genesis and Gemini Earn Halt Withdrawals as FTX Contagion Spreads Nov 17, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW covers the latest fallout from the FTX collapse. Genesis Capital has paused withdrawals and loan origination, which has also led to Gemini pausing its Earn program. NLW also covers the latest in why last week’s CPI print may not be as bullish as it seems and why Apple plans to move semiconductor manufacturing onshore.

    (Genesis Global Capital is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of CoinDesk.)

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    The State of Post-FTX and Alameda Research Market Contagion Nov 16, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and Kraken.

    On today’s episode, NLW explores the state of the market in the wake of the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. He looks at hedge funds that have reported funds stuck on FTX as well as overall liquidity conditions. He also looks at the divergence between crypto and other risk assets over the last two weeks.

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    Sam Bankman Fraud: Inside the Collapse of FTX’s Hollow Empire Nov 15, 2022

    As NLW said on each day’s show, “in addition to them being a sponsor of the show, I also work with FTX.” On today’s show, NLW gives an insider’s view of the timeline, from the beginnings of trouble as the crypto community turned on Sam Bankman-Fried for his role in shaping industry regulations to the chaotic week that saw FTX go from high flyer to bankrupt. Along the way, [NLW] shares how he and other FTX employees felt as they realized that they, along with the rest of the crypto industry, had been duped, lied to and defrauded.

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    OFAC Backtracks (Somewhat) on Tornado Cash Sanctions Nov 12, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at some small but potentially significant shifts to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s sanctions against Tornado Cash, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s victory over LBRY and more.

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    Jonathan Wu on Why Technology Might Be a Better Solution to Privacy Than Public Policy Nov 12, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Circle.

    Jon Wu works on growth with Aztec Network and is a deep thinker when it comes to the challenges of privacy in a digital age. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss privacy from a principle and ethics standpoint, zero-knowledge proofs and whether technology could solve problems that many think only public policy holds an answer for.

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    The Fight for DeFi in Washington, D.C., With Miller Whitehouse-Levine Nov 11, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, and Circle

    Editor's note: This interview was recorded on Oct. 24 and so it doesn’t reference the events of the last week.

    On today’s “Breakdown” interview, NLW is joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, policy director at the DeFi Education Fund. They discuss the state of regulatory discourse in Washington, D.C., along with key recent events including Treasury Department sanctions.

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    What the US Midterm Elections’ Lack of a ‘Red Wave’ Means for Crypto Nov 10, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW looks at the U.S. election results, including pro-crypto candidates who were elected (or re-elected) and what the overall balance of power means for crypto and business in general. He also previews Thursday’s October inflation numbers, which will be one of the key pieces of data that will influence Federal Reserve actions in December.

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    Tyrone Ross on Why the Institutions Are Building During This Bear Market Nov 07, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    In today’s interview, NLW talks with returning guest Tyrone Ross about the state of financial advice and why the biggest institutions in the world are spending the bear market gearing up for the next cycle. They also discuss Tyrone’s new 401 Financial and Turnqey Labs ventures.

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    Why There Is No 'Bitcoin Is Dead' Talk This Cycle Nov 07, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “Bitcoin Is the Song That Does Not End” – Isaiah Douglass

    “End of the Monopoly: How Bitcoin Will Usher in a New Era of Governance in Crypto” – Edan Yago

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    The Industry Coalesces Around Ripple’s Battle Against the SEC Nov 05, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at:

    • Reports that Twitter is shelving a crypto wallet project
    • Instagram bringing creation and selling of NFTs natively to its platform
    • Coinbase and Blockchain Association file friend of the court briefs in SEC-Ripple case
    • Grayscale survey on consumer attitudes towards crypto

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    Jason Choi on How Crypto Investing Can Better Align With Decentralization Goals Nov 05, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Jason Choi. Jason is an investor with Web3 angel collective Tangent, and also produces the long running “Blockcrunch” podcast (and companion VIP newsletter). In this conversation, he and NLW talk about the state of the markets, why crypto venture capital can be misaligned with the goals of decentralized networks, and what the alternatives might be.

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    No Pivot and Higher Terminal Rate Talk at FOMC Send Markets Back Down Nov 04, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW covers Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Nominally the big news was the fourth consecutive 75 bps rate hike. But the big news was Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the presser as an occasion to again remind markets that any talk of pivots or changes is premature. In fact, he shared that data received since September was likely leading the Fed to revise upwards estimates of where it believes the peak federal funds rate will need to land.

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    Dan Held on Bitcoin and the Battle Against CBDCs Nov 03, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    Dan Held is a serial bitcoin entrepreneur, the former head of growth marketing at Kraken and currently an adviser to Trust Machines and other crypto companies. In this discussion, he and NLW talk about the state of crypto narratives, bitcoin maximalism versus bitcoin moderates and why central bank digital currencies are among his top concerns.

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    Can Elon Musk’s Twitter Challenge the Internet’s Advertising Model? Nov 02, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW recaps the first few days following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, including who he has fired and brought in, how the company is thinking about content moderation, a new payment plan for verification and, of course, dogecoin.

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    Reflections on the Crypto Market Cycle, With David Hoffman Nov 01, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW speaks with David Hoffman, the co-founder of Bankless. They discuss how this bear market is alike and different from the previous one, as well as the state of Ethereum post-Merge.

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    What Bitcoin and the Stock Market’s Correlation Really Means Nov 01, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On this week’s “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:

    “Bitcoin Is Macro, but Not ‘Correlated’ in the Way You Think” – Noelle Acheson

    “Why Bitcoin Has Been Highly Correlated With Fiat” – Steven Lubka

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    Xi and the Shift From Economics to Ideology Oct 29, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW gives an overview of the 20th Chinese Party Congress, including the power moves made by President Xi Jinping, Western reactions and why the leader is shifting from economics to ideology.

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    Why Energy Is the Most (Geo)Political Market, With Tony Greer Oct 29, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    In this interview, NLW chats with Tony Greer, a veteran trader and author of the Morning Navigator newsletter. They discuss energy markets, inflation and geopolitics.

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    Why Bitcoin’s Bear Market Hashrate Surge May Not Be Bullish Oct 28, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Circle and FTX US.

    On today’s episode, NLW catches up on the bitcoin mining industry, and why soaring hashrate and mining difficulty represent something very different in a bear market than they did during the bull.

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    Crypto Markets Put the ‘Pump’ in ‘Pumpkin’ Oct 27, 2022

    This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io,