The Breakdown

NLW and Scott Melker chat live on 11.1.24 to discuss the most important stories in crypto this week, including Saylor's big buy, BTC stuck at $70k, and more. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto Last Week [Pre-Election Edition]

It's been 16 years since Satoshi Nakamoto dropped the Bitcoin Whitepaper. This year, Bitcoin is in it's longest period about $70,000 in its history; a new faketoshi has emerged; and Saylor won't stop buying BTC. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Michael Saylor Celebrates Bitcoin Whitepaper Day with $42B in BTC Buy Plans

Plus Bitcoin gets closer and closer to all time highs. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Treasury Snubs Crypto on Financial Inclusion 

Are we about to see a very-end-of-Uptober rally? At current pace, this October will be the fifth worse on record (although still up double digit percentages. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Bitcoin Smashes Through $70k

...and if it is, is it real or just lawfare? NLW explores reporting from the WSJ and compares it to the leaks that started before the Binance settlement. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is the US Government Going After Tether?

A reading and discussion based on https://blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-will-lead-tokenized-finance Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Bitcoin as a Tokenization Platform 

This week on the Friday Five, NLW and Scott Melker discuss the biggest stories in crypto this week, including some controversial comments from Michael Saylor as well as a proposal for Microsoft to act like Microstrategy. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Friday Five: Bitcoin Custody Controversy 

Paul Tudor Jones recently said "all roads to lead to inflation." On today's show NLW explores how the macro shift is impact markets. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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All Roads Lead to Inflation (and Bitcoin) 

NLW argues that Stripe's acquisition of Bridge reinforces that this cycle is all about the foundational significant of Bitcoin and Stablecoins. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Biggest Acquisition in Crypto History 

A paper published by the ECB makes some incendiary arguments. Is this the latest greatest expression of "and then they fight you" or are we getting all worked up for nothing? Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, BitTrade, Cubolt, Matrixport, Everstake, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Central Bankers Who Think Bitcoin Could Destroy Society 

A reading and discussion inspired by:https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/10/16/tap-to-earn-games-are-realizing-satoshis-dream/andhttps://blockworks.co/news/empire-newsletter-memecoins-winning Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What's the Future of Crypto Adoption?

NLW and Scott Melker count down the top five stories in crypto this week. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Friday Five 

It feels like momentum is emerging in the BTC space, but which way that momentum is pointing remains a big question. NLW explores the latest market dynamics in this episode. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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One Way or Another, Bitcoin Looks Ready to Break Out

Tesla shuffled all it's BTC after years of it being dormant, leading to some speculation that they're preparing to sell. Bitcoin price action shrugged off the rumors as a non-event, however, showing how embedded the current bullish sentiment is. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is Tesla About to Sell It's BTC? Bitcoin Doesn't Seem to Care 

Kamala Harris has included crypto in her appeal to win Black male voters. Some see it as a positive sign for crypto. Others just think the whole thing was weird. Is this a "here we go again" moment with the language of investor protection? Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Kamala Harris' Latest Crypto Overture 

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/sec-wrong-about-crypto-asset-securities Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Crypto Takes the Fight Back to the SEC

NLW is back with Scott Melker for a countdown of the most important stories in crypto and macro this week, including Polymarket odds changes, SEC action, and a perfectly unhinged LinkedIn post. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

Investors have been paying close attention to China's stimulus plans for the past month, but got some cold water thrown on them this week. NLW looks at the implications for crypto and markets more broadly. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is the Chinese Stimulus Walkback Bullish for Bitcoin?

One of the great mysteries of the modern age is the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. This year, we got a definitive court judgement that it was not Craig Wright (which any bitcoiner could have told you). Now, we get a new documentary from HBO that advances a new, fairly surprising theory. What do you think? Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Did an HBO Documentary Just Reveal Satoshi's True Identity?

NLW covers reporting that Robinhood Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher is in the running to lead the SEC after Gary Gensler. Plus a report from JPMorgan on Uptober. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Could a Robinhood Exec End up SEC Chair?

On Friday, the nonfarm payrolls report came in much hotter than expected. On today's episode, NLW looks at the market reaction and specifically, what it means for the likely path of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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How the Jobs Report Changes Rate Cut Calculus 

A reading and description inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/political-candidates-cannot-ignore-crypto-voters Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Bitcoin's Incontrovertible Political Winning 

NLW looks at the incredible progress Bitcoin has made as a mainstream asset, discussing the latest JP Morgan analysis affirming BTC's role in a period of increased global strife. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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JP Morgan on BTC and the Debasement Trade 

Or at least...they're not illegal based on the CFTC's arguments. A Judge has rejected the CFTC's appeal to keep Kalshi from posting a presidential election market. The decision has led to numerous platforms coming online almost immediately. Plus, the SEC's Head of Enforcement heads out. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Judge Declares Prediction Markets Legal in US 

Yesterday Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards Israel, escalating the simmering regional conflict. NLW looks at how the markets -- both tradfi and crypto -- responded to the news. Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Market Reaction to Iranian Bombing 

October is historically Bitcoin's best month. After coming off a stronger-than-usual September, however, and facing down macro and geopolitical uncertainty, will the Uptober trend appear once again? Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi with ExSatThe exSat Network aims to unlock and scale the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising Bitcoins Ideology. The network has partnered with the largest mining pools in the world, major custodians and exchanges, Cefu, Cubolt, Matrixport, Copper, OKX and aims to have over $200M TVL at mainnet launch on the 23rd of October. Follow exSat’s Twitter to stay up to date <a href="https://x.com/exSatNetwork">@exsatnetwork</a> or visit the testnet <a href="https://exsat.network/app/">exsat.network</a> Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is Uptober On the Menu for Bitcoin?

Is it a standard money-laundering case or are the implications for privacy and free speech more significant? The case against Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm is heading to trial after a judge has rejected his motion to dismiss. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Tornado Cash Case Going to Trial 

Nic Carter - VC and chronicler of Operation Choke Point 2.0 - is back with an extensive look at recently revealed information about the demise of Silvergate Bank. Original: https://www.piratewires.com/p/inside-biden-admin-plot-to-destroy-silvergate-and-debank-crypto-for-good-nic-carter Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Plot to Destroy Silvergate and Debank Crypto

Caroline Ellison sentenced. China stimulus. BTC up. Best September ever. NLW and Scott Melker count down the most important stories in the crypto space last week. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto Last Week

A macro roadshow including China's big shift into stimulus, Bukele at the UN and Argentina's turnaround. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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China Brings Out the Stimulus Bazooka

At the SEC's annual oversight hearing with the House Financial Services Committee, it was pretty much the "tell Gary Gensler what a terrible job he's done" show. And this time, it was coming from both sides of the aisle. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Defeated-Seeming Gensler Takes Congressional Shellacking

The SEC's woes continue as a panel of judges largely agree with accusations levied against them by crypot exchange Coinbase. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Judge Agrees with Coinbase in Public Hearing 

For the first time this campaign cycle, VP Kamala Harris has mentioned crypto. Some are excited, some are skeptical, and many just don't know what to think at this point. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Kamala's First Comments on Crypto Spark Yet More Controversy 

The House Financial Services Committee held another contentious hearing around the SEC. The battle continues between pro- and anti-crypto forces heading into the election. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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A Contentious House Hearing on the SEC

The rate cutting cycle has finally arrived and Powell et al went for 50bps. In today's episode, NLW explores how much the decision was about rate normalization vs. brewing economic weakness Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Was the Jumbo Rate Cut "Normalization" or Signs of Trouble Ahead? 

Earlier this week, the crypto world got more direct information about the new DeFi platform backed by the Trumps, World Liberty Financial. NLW brings the highlights of the Twitter Spaces plus the community's reaction. Plus more pressure on Gensler around Airdrops. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Genius or Grifter: World Liberty Financial 

After being roundly spanked by a federal judge around their use of the term "crypto asset security," the SEC has apologized, but said they never meant the term to actually suggest that tokens themselves were securities. Plus an update on the basis point bets for the FOMC on Wednesday. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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SEC Backs Off But Gaslights on "Crypto Asset Securities" Terminology 

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-security Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Why Data Needs Decentralization 

From CPI data to continued battles with the SEC, NLW and Scott Melker recount the most important stories driving the crypto industry. Recorded live on Friday 9/13/24 Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Everyone in markets is confused about everything it seems. NLW explains the latest CPI numbers; what they mean for the upcoming FOMC meeting; and what it means for Bitcoin. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What the CPI Says About The Fed's Next Moves

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on DeFi -- the first ever full Congressional hearing dedicated to the topic. Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it was a highly partisan affair. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What Happened in the First Ever Congressional DeFi Hearing

NLW explores what recent price action in crypto suggests about the state of markets. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Story in the Latest Bitcoin Price Action

With a Fed rates cut all but assured, the question has shifted to whether it will be a 25bps or 50bps cut. Alongside that speculation is a competition for narrative interpretation. Soft-landing on the one hand, recession on the other. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Recession or Soft Landing? 

A reading and discussion inspired by Ikigai's Travis Kling https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633 Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Crypto's Pervasive Quiet Quitting

Another day, another crypto settlement with the US government that seems designed to be about setting precedent for other enforcement cases more than actually protecting anyone. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Uniswap Settles with CFTC  

What the Galois Capital settlement with the SEC means for crypto. Spoiler alert: it's not good. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The SEC's Vicious "Qualified Custodian" Trap 

September. On the one hand investors start coming back from the summer. On the other, it tends not to be a great month for markets. That's especially true in crypto, where September tends to be one of Bitcoin's worst months. With no strong narrative in sight, is history doomed to repeat? Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What September Has In Store For Bitcoin

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Bitcoin as a DeFi Platform 

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories of the week. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Crypto and the Fight for Freedom 

What's next, Pokemon and Magic the Gathering as securities? NLW covers the SEC sending a Wells Notice to Open Sea claiming NFTs are securities. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is This the SEC's Most Brazen Crypto Attack Yet? 

NLW catches up on the latest on Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan's wrongful detention in Nigeria, where he's effectively being held hostage in an attempt to extract ransom from Binance. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The State Department's Unconscionable Abandonment of an American Citizen

NLW breaks down the Fed Chair's big moment at the end of last week. It's clear that the way is paved for the first cut of the cycle in September -- but could a jumbo 50bps cut be in the cards? Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What We Learned (If Anything) From Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested over the weekend. NLW breaks down the news, possible interpretations, and the implications for free speech, technology and more. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Just How Big a Deal is the Arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?

NLW counts down the five most important stories of the week with Scott Melker. Recorded live on Friday August 23, 2024. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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NLW catches up on the latest little hints of a Harris/Dem pivot on crypto, and also discusses the latest macro developments. TL;DR all systems go for the cutting cycle to begin in September. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Jobs Revision Clears the Way for Fed Cuts 

NLW covers the latest in Mt. Gox distributions, a DAO voting on an SEC settlement and much more. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Most Important Stories in Crypto You Probably Missed Recently 

Recently, a very loosely sourced article claimed that VP Harris was likely to name Gary Gensler as Treasury Secretary. NLW breaks down the news and what it's spreading suggests about the current psychology of the crypto space. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What the Gensler Treasury Secretary Rumors Say About Crypto's Current Mindset 

Earlier this year, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick made news when he began discussing his company's relationship with Tether around their Treasury holdings. Now, he's back in the news as the co-chair of the Trump transition team. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Crypto Advocate Howard Lutnick to Head Trump Transition Team

NLW notes that crypto critics have increased the rate at which their published op-eds -- perhaps a sign of the industry's rapid mainstreaming? Featuring a reading and discussion of:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/opinion/crypto-trump.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/opinion/crypto-2024-election.htmlhttps://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/ft-op-ed-kamala-harris-should-not-cave-to-overtures-from-the-crypto-crowd/ Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Crypto's Critics Seem to Be Getting Nervous 

A recent crypto themed town hall was meant to assure crypto democrats that a future potential Harris administration wouldn't be as hostile as the Biden White House to the industry. Did it succeed? Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What the Crypto Town Hall Told Us About the Democrat Pivot

As hopefully as many crypto dems have been about the potential for a reset relationship between Democrats and the industry, recent reports around likely economic appointments in a Harris administration have struck a dagger through that hope. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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VP Harris' Likely Economic Appointments Seem to Spell Doom for Crypto

...and it's better than you might imagine. Plus more in the Coinbase vs. SEC saga. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Poll Numbers Show What Dems Really Think of Crypto 

Thought Gary was done with crypto? Think again. A group of crypto VCs are in the SEC's crosshairs. Plus, the controversy around wBTC. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The SEC Goes After Crypto VCs

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/02/make-america-mine-again-how-donald-trumps-plan-for-us-bitcoin-dominance-could-trigger-a-new-digital-gold-rush/ Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Great American Bitcoin Mining Plan

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday August 9th. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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...and in the eyes of Ripple Labs and the crypto industry, it was a big win. NLW explains how it ended. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Ripple-SEC Case is Finally Over 

Kamala Harris has chosen her VP candidate: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. NLW explores Walz history (or lack thereof) with crypto. Plus a continued update on the market meltdown. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What the Walz VP Pick Says About the Dem Approach to Crypto 

Wait, is that it? After all that fuss and bluster Monday didn't turn out nearly as bad as many had predicted. What's more, for once, no one blamed Bitcoin (even though it heralded the violent down move to come). NLW finishes off coverage of the recent market movements. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What Was That -- A Market Crash for Ants?

The market hemorrhaged on Monday, and it was preceded by a big move down in Bitcoin and crypto. NLW explains the most likely causes, including the Japanese Yen Carry trade unwind, the jobs report, and more. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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What Drove the Market Crash

At yesterday's FOMC, the Fed held rates steady but Powell signaled a September cut to come. Still he left himself characteristic wiggle room. NLW covers it all on this macro focused episode. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Powell Signals Rate Cuts Finally Coming in September 

NLW catches up on the debate around a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, plus looks at the indictment of Nader al-Naji. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Debate Around the Bitcoin Reserve 

Just days after Former President Trump pledges not to sell seized Bitcoin, the US government has around $2B worth of BTC on the move. Is it just custodial reshuffling or the prelude to a sale? And most of all, is it politically motivated? Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is the US Preparing to Sell Silk Road BTC?

NLW covers speeches from President Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cynthia Lummis, Wiley Nickel and more from the Bitcoin Conference. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Political Class Bends the Knee to Bitcoin

A reading and discussion inspired by https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/the-future-of-bitcoin-in-america-will-be-decided-at-the-ballot-box Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Senator Bill Hagerty on the Stakes of the Election for Bitcoin

NLW goes macro and looks at the fluttering in markets plus a variety of other signals which suggest rougher times on the horizon. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Worst Day in Stonks Since 2024

NLW covers day one of trading of the Ethereum Spot ETFs. Plus, no Kamala for The Bitcoin Conference. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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ETH's Successful First Day ETF Launch 

NLW covers the first day of trading of the Ethereum Spot ETFs. Will they live up to expectations? Will they restart the bull market? Plus, Swan shifts plans. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Ethereum ETFs Go Live!

President Biden announced via a letter shared to Twitter that he was officially leaving the presidential race. He also announced that he was endorsing his VP Kamala Harris to be the Democrat nominee. On this episode, NLW looks at the implications for crypto space, as well as providing a bit of a preview of the Bitcoin Conference coming up this week. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Does Biden Dropping Out Change Anything for Bitcoin?

A reading and discussion inspired by https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/07/17/procrypto.html Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Vitalik on Crypto Single Issue Voting 

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories in crypto this week, with a special emphasis on the question that guided community discussion these week: how much should we trust these new political allies of ours. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Should Bitcoiners Trust Politicians? 

After a decade of FUD, Mt. Gox bankruptcy distributions have finally begun. And yet, Bitcoin doesn't appear to be as scared of the reality of a distribution as the threat of it, at BTC hits a 6-week high. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Mt. Gox Distribution Begins and Honeybadger Don't Care 

NLW covers the crypto opinions (and disclosed BTC holdings) of new Republican VP nominee JD Vance. Plus BlackRock's Larry Fink has become Bitcoin's most effective promoter. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Republican VP Nominee on Bitcoin, Crypto and Gensler 

The SEC has dropped it's three year investigation into the Stacks ecosystem. It's a good outcome -- but at an absurd cost that simply shows how moribund and counterproductive the SEC's regulation by enforcement strategy has been. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The SEC Backs Off Another Crypto Enforcement Action

In this LRS, NLW reads two op-eds about Bitcoin in politics. The first is about why Bitcoin doesn't care about politicians. The second is about how bitcoin could actually be used in the political process. Read:https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/liberty-doesnt-ask-for-permissionhttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/bitcoin-as-a-notarization-layer-for-political-agreements Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Theory and Practice of Bitcoin Politics

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday July 12th, 2024. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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As pro-crypto Democrats tried to get more alignment and consideration between the Biden Administration and the crypto industry, Former President Trump announced that he will be speaking at the Bitcoin conference in a couple weeks. NLW provides the latest in crypto politics. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iiiUse code BREAKDOWN10 to get 10% off Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Trump Speaking At Bitcoin Conference

NLW does a macro roundup, including recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the possibility of increased unemployment and the need to move towards rate cuts. Plus a check in on politics in France, the UK and Argentina. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iiiUse code BREAKDOWN10 to get 10% off Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Powell Inches Towards Rate Cuts

The GOP officially released their platform this week and crypto made the cut. NLW shares community reactions to the concise but frankly pretty encouraging section on cryptocurrency. A right to mine? A right to self-custody? Boy, how the times have changed. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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For the First Time Ever, Crypto is an Official Part of a Major Political Party Platform 

Bitcoin has recently experienced a 25%+ price decline. The specific catalyst for the most recent dip seems to have been a combination of Mt. Gox BTC on the move and German selling. NLW explores how worries we should be. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Mt. Gox Unlocks Send BTC Crashing

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/agriculture-needs-blockchain. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Agriculture and the State of Tokenization

A 4th of July reading and discussion inspired by https://www.wired.com/2013/11/software-is-reorganizing-the-world-and-cloud-formations-could-lead-to-physical-nations/ Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Software Creates New Nations

NLW brings his perspective as the former Head of Marketing for FTX to this discussion about Polkadot's recent marketing spend. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Polkadot Courts Controversy with Ad Spend

As Europe's MiCA rules go into effect, the continent narrowly avoids serious stablecoin-crypto-trading issues by granting a license to Circle. NLW also looks at a settlement in the Silvergate case. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Circle Becomes First European Licensed Stablecoin Issuer

The SEC (and really the administrative state more broadly) had an extremely tough week last week. NLW explains why, and what it means for crypto. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The SEC's Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

A reading and discussion inspired by: https://blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-right-left-politics-neutral Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Is there Danger in Politicizing Crypto?

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday July 28 Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Five Most Important Stories In Crypto This Week

The US is selling. Germany is selling. Mt. Gox unlocks are coming. Is it something we should be worried about? NLW explores. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The US Gov't Sells Its BTC Stack 

NLW catches up on the latest on crypto in politics, including a report that Trump will speak at the Bitcoin Conference and a primary loss for a notable member of the anti-crypto army. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Fairshake Helps Hand Anti-Crypto Army a Loss 

After 5 years in prison in the UK (and nearly 5 years before that holed away in the Ecuador embassy in London), Julian Assange is on the verge of a plea deal with the United States that would let him return home to Australia. NLW gives the full wild story. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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The Saga of Wikileaks' Julian Assange is Finally Coming to an End 

NLW covers the dip over the weekend and what's driving such gloomy attitudes in the crypto space. Enjoying this content?<ul>
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Why So Gloomy? Mt. Gox Unlocks Latest Bummer in Downward Sentiment Spiral

A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of Blockworks.

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