The Breakdown
Blockworks
The Breakdown dives into the deepest topics in crypto, blockchain, and the macro forces shaping markets and power structures. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into clear, grounded analysis — separating signal from noise across crypto, finance, and geopolitics.
Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system.
A Blockworks podcast.
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Hosted by David Canellis, The Breakdown features explainers, interviews, and conversations with the people building, regulating, and challenging the financial system.
A Blockworks podcast.
Subscribe to The Breakdown newsletter: https://the-breakdown.carrd.co/
Episodes
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Jun 25, 2024 • 13min
Why So Gloomy? Mt. Gox Unlocks Latest Bummer in Downward Sentiment Spiral
Exploration of recent Bitcoin market decline, including sentiment factors and trading strategies. Discussion on ex-Bitcoin being minted, ETF inflows, and basis trade. German government's Bitcoin movements spark market speculation. Challenges for Bitcoin miners, Mt. Gox distribution impact on markets.
Jun 23, 2024 • 9min
Does Crypto Need Memecoins?
Delving into the rise of meme coins in the crypto space and their potential crossover appeal to traditional finance. Examining celebrity-backed meme coins and their impact on blockchain technology testing and the broader crypto market.
Jun 22, 2024 • 29min
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
Crypto expert Scott Melker discusses SEC halting ethereum investigation, Certik Kraken bug, Saylor's btc buys, stable coins as 18th largest US debt holder. The podcast also covers bear market sentiment, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchase, and ethical dilemmas in the crypto space.
Jun 21, 2024 • 12min
The Incredibly Weird Certik-Kraken Exploit
Explore the $3m hack involving Certik and Kraken, sparking debates on white hat intentions. Learn about the dropped SEC investigation on Ethereum, signaling relief but pushing for regulatory clarity. Delve into Kraken's exploit disclosure and the aftermath of a critical bug impacting user balances.
Jun 19, 2024 • 13min
Is the Trump Solana Memecoin Real?
The podcast discusses the rumors of a Donald Trump-backed meme coin on Solana, SEC's chief crypto enforcer leaving the agency, New York bit license for Crypto Market Maker, surge in US-listed Bitcoin mining companies, and political endorsements in primaries.
Jun 18, 2024 • 16min
How Stablecoins Could Extend Dollar Dominance
The podcast delves into stablecoins and their potential to extend dollar dominance, highlighting the alignment with US values. It also discusses the upcoming crypto roundtable with rumored White House involvement. Other topics include stablecoins boosting the dollar's global reach, Bitcoin price movements, and SEC updates on Ethereum ETF applications.
Jun 17, 2024 • 10min
The Future of Web3 is Functionality
Exploring the importance of proof of reserves in the crypto sector, the rise of cryptocurrencies and innovative financial products, decentralized infrastructure empowering entrepreneurs in Web 3, and the significance of functional projects and open architecture in Web3 development.
Jun 14, 2024 • 28min
The Top 5 Stories in Crypto This Week
Crypto expert Scott Melker discusses Trump's Bitcoin miner meeting, FOMC, CPI, and more in this podcast. Topics include inflation trends, rate cuts, public perception, positive shifts in the crypto industry, SEC approvals, and ethical considerations in the crypto space.
Jun 14, 2024 • 15min
After Inflation Improvement, a Quiet FOMC
Discussion on the FOMC meeting and how the Fed remains cautious despite other central banks cutting rates. Delve into US inflation data, rate forecasts, and Chairman Powell's stance on the economy.
Jun 13, 2024 • 15min
PleaserDAO Sues Martin Shkreli Over Wu-Tang Album
Exploring the legal battle between PleaserDAO and Martin Shkreli over the unreleased Wu-Tang Clan music, discussing the involvement of PleaserDAO in the crypto space, the legal complexities of the case, and the implications for copyright law and DAO governance.
