What FTX Marketing Was Actually Trying to Accomplish
A new long read argues that crypto’s biggest weakness is its inability to tell its own story—an issue magnified by the mainstream media’s fixation on outdated narratives. NLW agrees with much of the p...
10 Aug 202513min
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
This week’s Friday Five is packed with U.S. government moves that signal crypto policy has shifted from rhetoric to action. NLW and Scott break down the SEC’s surprising guidance that puts liquid stak...
9 Aug 202520min
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
