The Breakdown

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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Shockingly, Gary Gensler Doesn't Like Stoner Cats
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The Senate Doesn't Seem to Care About Crypto An...
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Ripple's Fortress Acquisition Shows the Brittle...
14 min
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Crypto 2023: Even Vitalik Is Getting Hacked
12 min
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Why the SEC Needs the Bitcoin Spot ETF
10 min
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Institutions Are Getting Ready for the Next Bul...
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UPDATED: How Big A Deal Are The Changes to Cryp...
12 min
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The IMF Finally Realizes You Can't Ban Crypto
12 min
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Visa Goes Deeper on Stablecoin Settlement
12 min
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Beijing Bazooka: Why China Isn't Being More Agg...
13 min
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SEC Defeats, Binance Intrigue, and a Bitcoin Fl...
58 min
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SEC Punts ETF Applications Till October
13 min
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Judge In Uniswap Suit Says "Ask Congress, Not Me!"
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What's Going On with the SEC's Sealed Binance F...
11 min
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BREAKING: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC!
14 min
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The Treasury's Broker Definition Could Crush US...
15 min
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Crypto: It's So Over. We're So Back.
8 min
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The Continued Fallout of the Tornado Cash Arrests
13 min
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Markets Shrug Off Predictable Powell at Jackson...
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Tornado Cash Arrests: Attack on Terrorism or At...
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WSJ Says Binance Facing Trouble Over Sanctions ...
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The Next Phase of Stablecoin Competition Begins...
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"The SEC Is Floundering"
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What Progressives Should Understand About Crypto
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Tornado Cash Sanctions Upheld In Court
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