The Central Banks Strike Back on Stablecoins
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)—the central bank for central banks—has delivered a major critique against stablecoins, arguing they lack critical features for mainstream adoption. NLW exp...
26 Juni 202511min
Texas Gets to Bitcoin Buying
On today's Breakdown, the big story is Texas becoming the first state to actively build a Bitcoin reserve. Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation allocating an initial $10 million to the reserve,...
24 Juni 202510min
How the Markets Are Handling the Latest in Iran
The US has officially entered the conflict with Iran, bombing nuclear enrichment sites and raising fears of escalation. NLW explores immediate reactions across markets—from oil price spikes and stock ...
24 Juni 202510min
The Importance of the Token Transparency Framework
Crypto markets have a lemon problem. Token issuers know way more than token buyers, creating hidden risks and a lack of trust. Today, NLW explores Blockworks' ambitious solution—the Token Transparency...
23 Juni 202510min
Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $100K as Senate Stablecoin Bill Opens Floodgates for Crypto
On this week's Friday Five, NLW and Scott dive into Bitcoin's remarkable stability above $100,000 despite global uncertainty, major bipartisan passage of the Genius stablecoin bill in the Senate, Circ...
21 Juni 202522min
Senate Passes Historic Stablecoin Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed landmark stablecoin legislation, signaling a new era for digital finance in America. As institutions gear up for massive crypto adoption, JPMorgan announces plans for its ow...
18 Juni 202513min
Is Tron Going Public This Cycle's Shark Jump?
On today's Breakdown, NLW dives into Justin Sun's controversial move to take Tron public on the Nasdaq, signaling a potential peak in the Bitcoin treasury hype cycle. He also explores how escalating t...
18 Juni 202513min
How Markets Are Reacting to the Middle East
As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, NLW explores how markets—particularly Bitcoin—are reacting to escalating geopolitical risk. Despite missile strikes, assassination reports, and fears of oil ...
17 Juni 202513min
