The Breakdown
A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of The Breakdown Network.
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September 24, 2023 • 15 mins
A reading of Jeff Dorman's "What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years" https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/09/18/what-i-learned-managing-a-crypto-fund-for-five-years/
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September 23, 2023 • 27 mins
NLW looks at the top five stories in crypto this past week in a live conversation with Scott Melker.
SEC vs. Binance
Anti CBDC Legislation Advances
Crypto Funds Raise
SBF Parents
No More Rate Hikes
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September 23, 2023 • 14 mins
At the FOMC press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about the economic factors that could impact rate policy. Two of the examples cited were oil and a potential government shutdown. In today's episode, NLW explores both of those macro challenges.
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September 22, 2023 • 13 mins
Today NLW digs into the FOMC decision to keep rates consistent and explores why many are causing it a hawkish pause and recognizing that the Fed really is going to keep rates higher for longer.
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September 20, 2023 • 12 mins
The head of the SEC's cyber unit has basically issued a warning saying the SEC isn't done yet and will be pursuing more action against exchanges and DeFi protocols. The crypto industry is wondering how far the SEC's resources really extend to fight legal battles on so many fronts.
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September 20, 2023 • 13 mins
NLW catches up on the latest legal details of the SEC's battle against the zombie exchange Binance US. The judge recently denied an SEC request to compel Binance US to produce specific information, and NLW explores how big a deal it was and where it leaves things in the case now.
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September 18, 2023 • 12 mins
One of the more surprising campaign issues of the 2024 election cycle, opposition to central bank digital currencies, is moving forward in Congress as two bills head for markup this week in the House Financial Services Committee. Also enforcement actions around new the new regulation regime in Hong Kong and Gemini files a response to DCG's-Genesis bankruptcy resolution proposal from last week.
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September 17, 2023 • 12 mins
A reading of:
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/09/11/ai-is-killing-crypto-venture-capital-interest/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/a-bitcoin-maximalists-ode-to-ordinals
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September 16, 2023 • 14 mins
NLW counts the most important stories down:
5. Gensler Hearing
4. Binance Executive Departures
3. FTX Sales Begin
2. Stoner Cat Settlement
1. Fortress Loses Customer Funds; Is Acquired; Prompts New BTC-Only Trust from Swan and Bitgo
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September 16, 2023 • 12 mins
The FTX estate has received approval to begin crypot asset liquidation, overseen by Galaxy. The speculation this week has all been about how much pressure it would put on market prices. NLW explores that, and catches up on 3AC's banning from Singapore.
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September 15, 2023 • 14 mins
The latest SEC action is a settlement with NFT project Stoner Cats. NLW discusses the community's response, which ranges from not-that-surprised to appalled at yet another example of unelected bureaucrats trying to expand their authority through enforcement.
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September 13, 2023 • 13 mins
Another day, another set of high profile departures from Binance. NLW explores the latest news around the beleaguered exchange as well as community reactions. The show also looks at Gary Gensler's testimony before the Senate.
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September 12, 2023 • 14 mins
On Friday Ripple announced that it was acquiring Fortress Trust. On Monday we learned that, counter to previous statements, a recent security incident at Fortress had caused the loss of customer funds. NLW explores wtf is going on and what it says about the state of the crypto industry.
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September 12, 2023 • 12 mins
A look at the hack of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's Twitter account over the weekend, plus a catch up on a set of regulatory action from last week.
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September 10, 2023 • 10 mins
A reading of excerpts from:
Who Needs a Bitcoin ETF? Actually, the SEC Does. - Bloomberg
Bitcoin ETF Applications Are Bitcoin's Best Marketing Strategy - Tim Haldorsson
Stop Thinking About 'Wins' or 'Losses' in the Bitcoin ETF Debate - David Ackerman
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September 9, 2023 • 41 mins
Covering the biggest stories of the week in discussion with Scott Melker:
1. Visa Stablecoin Settlement program expansion Solana
2. FASB accounting rule Change
3. Genesis Shuttering Trading desk / Coinbase institutional lending + Grayscale letter to SEC + Genesis suing DCG
4. ARK Van Eck Spot ETH ETF
5. CFTC + LBRY
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September 9, 2023 • 12 mins
The board that oversees corporate accounting standards has voted unanimously to change the way corporates account for cryptoassets on their balance sheets, and some argue it eliminates a major barrier to enterprise adoption.
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September 9, 2023 • 12 mins
Today on The Breakdown, NLW looks at a new paper from the IMF and FSB that -- among other things -- acknowledges the un-reality of successfully banning crypto. Plus a look at the new privacy paper co-authored by Vitalik Buterin.
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September 6, 2023 • 12 mins
Yesterday Visa announced an expansion of their ability to settle cross-border transactions with USDC, adding support for the Solana blockchain. According to some, even the fintech folks who aren't interested in crypto are excited about it.
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September 5, 2023 • 13 mins
On a macro show, NLW explores how China's economic situation has been deteriorating; the highly targeted interventions from the Chinese government; and the discussion of why more aggressive tactics aren't being deployed to right the ship.
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