The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
On today's Breakdown, NLW covers a dramatic escalation as Israel launches airstrikes against Iran, rattling global markets. He explores Bitcoin's initial response as a risk asset rather than a safe ha...
14 Jun 202512min
Bitcoin’s Hot Summer, Solana ETF Momentum, and Connecticut's Crypto Ban
Bitcoin is sizzling this summer, surging back to $110,000 amid optimistic predictions from figures like Michael Saylor, who argues that crypto winter is permanently behind us. But is this bullish enth...
11 Jun 202511min
Why the SEC Chair Just Declared Self-Custody a Foundational American Value
In a significant policy shift, SEC Chair Paul Atkins defends self-custody as a fundamental American right, marking a turning point for crypto regulation and DeFi innovation. NLW explores why this decl...
11 Jun 202512min
Trump's Taco Trade and the Dollar's Dangerous Game
Markets settle on the "taco trade," betting Trump won't push tariffs too far—but uncertainty reigns as China tensions linger, automakers scramble over rare earth metals, and CEO confidence plummets. M...
10 Jun 202513min
The End of Money as You Know It
On today's Long Read Sunday, NLW explores Hugh Hendry's provocative essay "Sovereignty 3.0," examining how rising Treasury yields signal the collapse of traditional financial structures and the emerge...
8 Jun 20258min
Circle Soars, Trump and Musk Clash, and JPMorgan Embraces Bitcoin ETFs
Scott Melker joins NLW for a packed Friday Five: Circle’s IPO skyrockets, Musk and Trump’s crypto-fueled feud jolts markets, and JPMorgan quietly normalizes Bitcoin as financial collateral. Plus, lawm...
7 Jun 202522min
Circle’s Blockbuster IPO Oversubscribed 25x
Circle’s IPO blew past expectations, pricing high and oversubscribed 25x, signaling Wall Street’s growing appetite for stablecoin exposure. NLW breaks down the offering’s details, why fintech insiders...
7 Jun 202515min
