Coinbase Joins the S&P 500 as Bitcoin and Traditional Finance Converge
Coinbase has officially become the first crypto company added to the S&P 500, signaling a new era of legitimacy for crypto in traditional finance. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's increasing acceptance is marked ...
14 Maj 202510min
Bitcoin's Quiet Rally and the Stablecoin Standoff
Bitcoin has surged back above $100,000, but why does this record-breaking rally feel so muted? As markets quietly climb higher, NLW explores the curious lack of excitement, alongside major development...
13 Maj 202512min
Crypto's Crossroads for Democrats
Democrats are at a critical crossroads: Can embracing decentralized crypto reshape their electoral future? This Long Read Sunday dives into how crypto represents not just an emerging technology but a ...
11 Maj 202510min
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Sentencing for the Celsius founder. Dueling crypto hearings in Washington. Bitcoin back over $100k. NLW and Scott Melker count down the 5 most important stories in crypto this week. Enjoying this co...
11 Maj 202523min
The Fed Is Stuck Waiting While the Trade War Reshapes the Economy
The latest FOMC meeting resulted in zero policy changes as the Federal Reserve adopts a cautious "wait and see" stance amid rising economic risks. NLW analyzes Chair Powell’s careful positioning, bala...
9 Maj 202512min
Democrats Stage Crypto Walkout to Hold Dueling Hearing
Yesterday's Congressional crypto hearings descended into partisan theatrics as Democrats led by Maxine Waters staged a dramatic walkout, splitting discussions into dueling roundtables. At issue: alleg...
8 Maj 202513min
Crypto Clash: Waters’ Walkout vs. Market-Structure Bill
House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, plan a walkout to derail a joint hearing on the 212-page crypto market-structure bill, framing it as a protest against Trump-linked stablecoin dealings. NLW...
7 Maj 202511min
Arizona Gov Vetoes Bitcoin Bill
Today on The Breakdown, NLW discusses Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of a bill allowing state investments in Bitcoin, highlighting existing crypto exposure via Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). H...
6 Maj 202510min
