The Breakdown
The Breakdown dives into the deepest topics in crypto, blockchain, and the macro forces shaping markets and power structures. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into clear, grounded analysis — separating signal from noise across crypto, finance, and geopolitics. Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system. A Blockworks podcast. Subscribe to The Breakdown newsletter: https://the-breakdown.carrd.co/

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Macro Jitters Roil the Crypto Markets

Macro Jitters Roil the Crypto Markets

Fresh off starting the year at $100,000, Bitcoin (and the rest of crypto) tanked. Some thought it was all about concerns of USG selling their Silk Road stash, but it appears to be more rooted in broad...

10 Jan 202515min

Is the FDIC Whistleblower Account Real?

Is the FDIC Whistleblower Account Real?

Some disturbing allegations about the FDIC coverup about its role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 are gripping cryptotwitter. But how much credibility is there behind the claims? Sponsored by: Ledn Nee...

9 Jan 202514min

Crisis Averted: Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Steps Down

Crisis Averted: Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Steps Down

A significant conflict was brewing at the Fed. Some suspected that Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr would try to fight President Trump to stay in power. That scenario has now been averted, a...

8 Jan 202511min

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Finally Has Smoking Guns

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Finally Has Smoking Guns

Updated compliance with a Coinbase FOIA request shows not only how extensive the FDIC's campaign against crypto business was, but also shows how many novel digital asset products from banks were stran...

7 Jan 202516min

2 of the 4 Best Performing Assets of 2024 Were BTC Related

2 of the 4 Best Performing Assets of 2024 Were BTC Related

NLW catches up on all the stories from the Holiday, including the outperformance of Bitcoin related assets (and digital asset hedge funds) in 2024. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling...

4 Jan 202512min

The Ghosts of Bitcoin's Future

The Ghosts of Bitcoin's Future

Part 3 of a three part end of year special exploring where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed in Bitcoin and crypto more broadly. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: http...

31 Des 202411min

The Ghosts of Bitcoin's Present

The Ghosts of Bitcoin's Present

Part 2 of a three part end of year special exploring where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed in Bitcoin and crypto more broadly. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: http...

30 Des 202412min

The Most Important Essays in Crypto 2024

The Most Important Essays in Crypto 2024

A retrospective on the essays that defined crypto in 2024. The essays: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4985877 https://time.com/7111315/kamala-harris-crypto-laura-shin-essay/ ht...

29 Des 202411min

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