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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Circle’s Corporate Chain Gamble
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Democrats Gear Up for Fight Over Crypto Market ...
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It Wouldn't Be A Bitcoin Cycle Without a China ...
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What FTX Marketing Was Actually Trying to Accom...
13 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
20 min
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Hung Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Roman Storm...
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The Real Battle Behind Debanking and Operation ...
13 min
158
Crypto Sprint in DC Signals Big Shifts Ahead
11 min
159
After Weak Jobs Report, BLS Commissioner Gets t...
14 min
160
The Stablecoin Free Banking Debate—What History...
13 min
161
Crypto's Regulatory U-Turn: The Five Most Impor...
26 min
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Powell's Hawkish Wait-and-See
12 min
163
Crypto Treasuries Face Their First Real Test
11 min
164
Ray Dalio Says We’ve Hit the Point of No Return
13 min
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$9 Billion Bitcoin Sale Stress Tests the Market...
12 min
166
Finish the Job: Crypto Legislation, Token Right...
13 min
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Crypto's Institutional Summer: Perps, Policy, a...
19 min
168
Is the Trade War Actually a Capital War?
11 min
169
The Senate's Surprising Market Structure Bill
14 min
170
Alt Season or Exit Liquidity? Parsing the Crypt...
12 min
171
Inside the Genius Act: Trump Signs Landmark Sta...
11 min
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The Eerie Railroad of Crypto, Stablecoin Regula...
14 min
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This Week's Top 5(00) Crypto Stories
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The Longest Vote in House History and a Crypto ...
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CBDC Fears Derail Stablecoin Bill
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