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Kamala's First Comments on Crypto Spark Yet More Controversy

For the first time this campaign cycle, VP Kamala Harris has mentioned crypto. Some are excited, some are skeptical, and many just don't know what to think at this point. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 24, 202413 min

A Contentious House Hearing on the SEC

The House Financial Services Committee held another contentious hearing around the SEC. The battle continues between pro- and anti-crypto forces heading into the election. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 21, 202413 min

Was the Jumbo Rate Cut "Normalization" or Signs of Trouble Ahead?

The rate cutting cycle has finally arrived and Powell et al went for 50bps. In today's episode, NLW explores how much the decision was about rate normalization vs. brewing economic weakness Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 20, 202414 min

Genius or Grifter: World Liberty Financial

Earlier this week, the crypto world got more direct information about the new DeFi platform backed by the Trumps, World Liberty Financial. NLW brings the highlights of the Twitter Spaces plus the community's reaction. Plus more pressure on Gensler around Airdrops. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 19, 202411 min

SEC Backs Off But Gaslights on "Crypto Asset Securities" Terminology

After being roundly spanked by a federal judge around their use of the term "crypto asset security," the SEC has apologized, but said they never meant the term to actually suggest that tokens themselves were securities. Plus an update on the basis point bets for the FOMC on Wednesday. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 18, 202413 min

Why Data Needs Decentralization

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-security Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 17, 202410 min

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

From CPI data to continued battles with the SEC, NLW and Scott Melker recount the most important stories driving the crypto industry. Recorded live on Friday 9/13/24 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 15, 202431 min

What the CPI Says About The Fed's Next Moves

Everyone in markets is confused about everything it seems. NLW explains the latest CPI numbers; what they mean for the upcoming FOMC meeting; and what it means for Bitcoin. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 13, 202413 min

What Happened in the First Ever Congressional DeFi Hearing

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on DeFi -- the first ever full Congressional hearing dedicated to the topic. Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it was a highly partisan affair. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 12, 202412 min

The Story in the Latest Bitcoin Price Action

NLW explores what recent price action in crypto suggests about the state of markets. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 11, 202414 min

Recession or Soft Landing?

With a Fed rates cut all but assured, the question has shifted to whether it will be a 25bps or 50bps cut. Alongside that speculation is a competition for narrative interpretation. Soft-landing on the one hand, recession on the other. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 10, 202414 min

Crypto's Pervasive Quiet Quitting

A reading and discussion inspired by Ikigai's Travis Kling https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 7, 202413 min

Uniswap Settles with CFTC

Another day, another crypto settlement with the US government that seems designed to be about setting precedent for other enforcement cases more than actually protecting anyone. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 6, 202413 min

The SEC's Vicious "Qualified Custodian" Trap

What the Galois Capital settlement with the SEC means for crypto. Spoiler alert: it's not good. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 5, 202412 min

What September Has In Store For Bitcoin

September. On the one hand investors start coming back from the summer. On the other, it tends not to be a great month for markets. That's especially true in crypto, where September tends to be one of Bitcoin's worst months. With no strong narrative in sight, is history doomed to repeat? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 4, 202414 min

Bitcoin as a DeFi Platform

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-powerful-defi-potential Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Sep 2, 20247 min

Crypto and the Fight for Freedom

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories of the week. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 31, 202425 min

Is This the SEC's Most Brazen Crypto Attack Yet?

What's next, Pokemon and Magic the Gathering as securities? NLW covers the SEC sending a Wells Notice to Open Sea claiming NFTs are securities. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 30, 202414 min

The State Department's Unconscionable Abandonment of an American Citizen

NLW catches up on the latest on Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan's wrongful detention in Nigeria, where he's effectively being held hostage in an attempt to extract ransom from Binance. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 29, 20249 min

What We Learned (If Anything) From Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

NLW breaks down the Fed Chair's big moment at the end of last week. It's clear that the way is paved for the first cut of the cycle in September -- but could a jumbo 50bps cut be in the cards? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 28, 202411 min

Just How Big a Deal is the Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested over the weekend. NLW breaks down the news, possible interpretations, and the implications for free speech, technology and more. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 27, 202416 min

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

NLW counts down the five most important stories of the week with Scott Melker. Recorded live on Friday August 23, 2024. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 24, 202425 min

Jobs Revision Clears the Way for Fed Cuts

NLW catches up on the latest little hints of a Harris/Dem pivot on crypto, and also discusses the latest macro developments. TL;DR all systems go for the cutting cycle to begin in September. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 23, 202413 min

The Most Important Stories in Crypto You Probably Missed Recently

NLW covers the latest in Mt. Gox distributions, a DAO voting on an SEC settlement and much more. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 21, 202414 min

What the Gensler Treasury Secretary Rumors Say About Crypto's Current Mindset

Recently, a very loosely sourced article claimed that VP Harris was likely to name Gary Gensler as Treasury Secretary. NLW breaks down the news and what it's spreading suggests about the current psychology of the crypto space. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 21, 202411 min

Crypto Advocate Howard Lutnick to Head Trump Transition Team

Earlier this year, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick made news when he began discussing his company's relationship with Tether around their Treasury holdings. Now, he's back in the news as the co-chair of the Trump transition team. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 20, 202414 min

Crypto's Critics Seem to Be Getting Nervous

NLW notes that crypto critics have increased the rate at which their published op-eds -- perhaps a sign of the industry's rapid mainstreaming? Featuring a reading and discussion of: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/opinion/crypto-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/opinion/crypto-2024-election.html https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/ft-op-ed-kamala-harris-should-not-cave-to-overtures-from-the-crypto-crowd/ Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 18, 202417 min

What the Crypto Town Hall Told Us About the Democrat Pivot

A recent crypto themed town hall was meant to assure crypto democrats that a future potential Harris administration wouldn't be as hostile as the Biden White House to the industry. Did it succeed? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 16, 202412 min

VP Harris' Likely Economic Appointments Seem to Spell Doom for Crypto

As hopefully as many crypto dems have been about the potential for a reset relationship between Democrats and the industry, recent reports around likely economic appointments in a Harris administration have struck a dagger through that hope. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 15, 202414 min

Poll Numbers Show What Dems Really Think of Crypto

...and it's better than you might imagine. Plus more in the Coinbase vs. SEC saga. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 14, 202413 min

The SEC Goes After Crypto VCs

Thought Gary was done with crypto? Think again. A group of crypto VCs are in the SEC's crosshairs. Plus, the controversy around wBTC. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 14, 202413 min

The Great American Bitcoin Mining Plan

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/02/make-america-mine-again-how-donald-trumps-plan-for-us-bitcoin-dominance-could-trigger-a-new-digital-gold-rush/ Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 12, 202412 min

The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday August 9th. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 10, 202430 min

The Ripple-SEC Case is Finally Over

...and in the eyes of Ripple Labs and the crypto industry, it was a big win. NLW explains how it ended. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 9, 202412 min

What the Walz VP Pick Says About the Dem Approach to Crypto

Kamala Harris has chosen her VP candidate: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. NLW explores Walz history (or lack thereof) with crypto. Plus a continued update on the market meltdown. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 8, 202413 min

What Was That -- A Market Crash for Ants?

Wait, is that it? After all that fuss and bluster Monday didn't turn out nearly as bad as many had predicted. What's more, for once, no one blamed Bitcoin (even though it heralded the violent down move to come). NLW finishes off coverage of the recent market movements. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 7, 202412 min

What Drove the Market Crash

The market hemorrhaged on Monday, and it was preceded by a big move down in Bitcoin and crypto. NLW explains the most likely causes, including the Japanese Yen Carry trade unwind, the jobs report, and more. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 6, 202412 min

Powell Signals Rate Cuts Finally Coming in September

At yesterday's FOMC, the Fed held rates steady but Powell signaled a September cut to come. Still he left himself characteristic wiggle room. NLW covers it all on this macro focused episode. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 1, 202414 min

The Debate Around the Bitcoin Reserve

NLW catches up on the debate around a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, plus looks at the indictment of Nader al-Naji. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Aug 1, 202413 min

Is the US Preparing to Sell Silk Road BTC?

Just days after Former President Trump pledges not to sell seized Bitcoin, the US government has around $2B worth of BTC on the move. Is it just custodial reshuffling or the prelude to a sale? And most of all, is it politically motivated? Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 31, 202412 min

The Political Class Bends the Knee to Bitcoin

NLW covers speeches from President Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cynthia Lummis, Wiley Nickel and more from the Bitcoin Conference. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 30, 202415 min

Senator Bill Hagerty on the Stakes of the Election for Bitcoin

A reading and discussion inspired by https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/the-future-of-bitcoin-in-america-will-be-decided-at-the-ballot-box Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 26, 202410 min

The Worst Day in Stonks Since 2024

NLW goes macro and looks at the fluttering in markets plus a variety of other signals which suggest rougher times on the horizon. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 26, 202417 min

ETH's Successful First Day ETF Launch

NLW covers day one of trading of the Ethereum Spot ETFs. Plus, no Kamala for The Bitcoin Conference. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 25, 202412 min

Ethereum ETFs Go Live!

NLW covers the first day of trading of the Ethereum Spot ETFs. Will they live up to expectations? Will they restart the bull market? Plus, Swan shifts plans. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 24, 202412 min

Does Biden Dropping Out Change Anything for Bitcoin?

President Biden announced via a letter shared to Twitter that he was officially leaving the presidential race. He also announced that he was endorsing his VP Kamala Harris to be the Democrat nominee. On this episode, NLW looks at the implications for crypto space, as well as providing a bit of a preview of the Bitcoin Conference coming up this week. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 22, 202412 min

Vitalik on Crypto Single Issue Voting

A reading and discussion inspired by https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/07/17/procrypto.html Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 22, 202417 min

Should Bitcoiners Trust Politicians?

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories in crypto this week, with a special emphasis on the question that guided community discussion these week: how much should we trust these new political allies of ours. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 20, 202429 min

Mt. Gox Distribution Begins and Honeybadger Don't Care

After a decade of FUD, Mt. Gox bankruptcy distributions have finally begun. And yet, Bitcoin doesn't appear to be as scared of the reality of a distribution as the threat of it, at BTC hits a 6-week high. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 18, 202413 min

Republican VP Nominee on Bitcoin, Crypto and Gensler

NLW covers the crypto opinions (and disclosed BTC holdings) of new Republican VP nominee JD Vance. Plus BlackRock's Larry Fink has become Bitcoin's most effective promoter. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Jul 17, 202412 min