Hung Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Roman Storm Tornado Cash Trial
In a closely watched case for crypto developers, a New York jury found Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, while deadlocking on money lau...
8 Aug 202513min
The Real Battle Behind Debanking and Operation Chokepoint
President Trump is preparing an executive order targeting financial institutions over politically motivated debanking, but critics argue it's missing the real culprits—federal regulators. NLW dives in...
7 Aug 202513min
Crypto Sprint in DC Signals Big Shifts Ahead
Washington is buzzing with crypto action. From the CFTC's new crypto sprint to Hester Peirce's bold stand for privacy, this episode dives into the shifting regulatory winds—and what they mean for the ...
6 Aug 202511min
After Weak Jobs Report, BLS Commissioner Gets the Ax
Today NLW unpacks a stunning escalation as President Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report. The move has shaken confidence in the independence of US economic ...
5 Aug 202514min
The Stablecoin Free Banking Debate—What History Really Says
For this Long Read Sunday, NLW explores Nick Carter’s sweeping new essay comparing modern stablecoins to 19th-century free banking. Through a condensed version rewritten by Claude, the episode dismant...
3 Aug 202513min
Crypto's Regulatory U-Turn: The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
This week’s Friday Five is dominated by a stunning speech from the new SEC Chair, signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. crypto policy. NLW breaks down the speech’s implications, from safe harbors and tok...
1 Aug 202526min
Powell's Hawkish Wait-and-See
The July FOMC meeting delivered no rate change—but plenty of political drama. Powell refused to guide toward September cuts, triggering hawkish market reactions and rare dissent from Fed governors Wal...
1 Aug 202512min
Crypto Treasuries Face Their First Real Test
Crypto treasury companies like Bitmine and Backed are under pressure as investor enthusiasm wanes. Bitmine’s share buyback failed to move markets, raising concerns about narrative exhaustion despite b...
31 Jul 202511min
