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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.

    Is The Bitcoin Rally Over Early?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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    • 28 min
    A Treasury Hearing On Crypto and Illicit Finance -- But Does Anyone Care Anymore?

    A Treasury Hearing On Crypto and Illicit Finance -- But Does Anyone Care Anymore?

    Congress is back in session and apparently crypto is high on the agenda. At the same time, the crypto industry seems to have better things to talk about now.
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