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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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Crypto Reacts to the Lummis-Gillibrand Stablecoin Bill
Senators Lummis and Gillibrand are back with new crypto legislation, this time focused on stablecoins. Bullish, bearish or something in between?
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Consensus 2024 is happening May 29-31 in Austin, Texas. This year marks the tenth annual Consensus, making it the largest and longest-running event dedicated to all sides of crypto, blockchain and Web3. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass at https://go.coindesk.com/3PWW96A.
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Is The Bitcoin Rally Over Early?
As malaise sets in, this narrative is taking hold. NLW isn't so sure.
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The UK Heading Towards Stablecoin Rules
NLW does a whistlestop tour of global AI regulation and market updates.
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The Market Reacts to Iran's Attack and Geopolitical Insecurity
Crypto and tradfi markets were already getting hammered heading into the weekend, when new geopolitical instability and conflict made things even shakier.
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The Inevitability of the Fight Against DeFi
A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/11/the-secs-suit-against-unswap-is-an-opening-attack-against-defi/
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday, April 12. They discuss Bitcoin price predictions, Elizabeth Warren's latest attacks and more
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Incredible episode. Sorry you had to do it NLW. Thoughts are with you and your family. Keep fighting the good fight. MJN