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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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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.

    Bitcoin Back and Better Than Ever, with Kraken CEO Dave Ripley

    Bitcoin Back and Better Than Ever, with Kraken CEO Dave Ripley

    NLW is joined by Kraken CEO Dave Ripley to discuss the new cycle, Bitcoin in a post-ETF world, memecoins, and more.
    Find Dave online: https://twitter.com/DavidLRipley
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    • 34 min
    Does the Bitcoin ETF Have A Downside? With Jim Bianco

    Does the Bitcoin ETF Have A Downside? With Jim Bianco

    The Bitcoin spot ETF has been the biggest narrative driver (and financial driver) in the Bitcoin space this year, but are there some hidden downsides? NLW explores this question with macro analysts (and Bitcoin and crypto bull) Jim Bianco.
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    • 47 min
    The Hallmarks of the New Bitcoin Cycle with Ian Rogers

    The Hallmarks of the New Bitcoin Cycle with Ian Rogers

    Ian Rogers, the Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, joins NLW to discuss the shape and texture of the new bull market, and what custody means in the wake of a Bitcoin spot ETF. 
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    • 36 min
    The Macro Landscape Right Now

    The Macro Landscape Right Now

    NLW delves into the state of the macro landscape from the Bank of Japan, China, the Fed and more.
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    • 18 min
    The Top 5 Stories in Crypto This Week

    The Top 5 Stories in Crypto This Week

    Spoiler alert: the sanctioning of the SEC by a judge is right at the top. Recorded live Friday March 22, 2024 with Scott Melker.
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    • 27 min
    After Record Weeks, BTC Spot ETFs See Net Outflows

    After Record Weeks, BTC Spot ETFs See Net Outflows

    NLW catches up on the stories that shaped the week.
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    • 13 min

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Great pod, but lately inconsistent with publishing times.

NLW has traditionally been right on the money when it comes to addressing the hottest topics in crypto, but since he’s left Coindesk, he’s a bit inconsistent with daily releases. This wouldn’t be such a bad thing if he explained why he’s changed his scheduling, but his listener is left guessing.
The inconsistent coffee machine is soon lain aside.
C’mon NLW, get back in the saddle!

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