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.

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The Big Bank Stablecoin Consortium
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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High — But Nobody Seems t...
13 min
178
Bitcoin Inches Toward History as Politics, Poli...
11 min
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Senate Clears Stablecoin Bill Hurdle
11 min
180
US Credit Downgrade Hits—Bitcoin Pumps Anyway
13 min
181
When Investors Should Say "No" vs. "Yes"
10 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
18 min
183
As eToro IPO Pops is Wall Street Getting Crypto...
11 min
184
5 Questions Shaping the Near Future of Crypto a...
18 min
185
Coinbase Joins the S&P 500 as Bitcoin and Tradi...
10 min
186
Bitcoin's Quiet Rally and the Stablecoin Standoff
12 min
187
Crypto's Crossroads for Democrats
10 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
23 min
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The Fed Is Stuck Waiting While the Trade War Re...
12 min
190
Democrats Stage Crypto Walkout to Hold Dueling ...
13 min
191
Crypto Clash: Waters’ Walkout vs. Market-Struct...
11 min
192
Arizona Gov Vetoes Bitcoin Bill
10 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
14 min
194
Hayes: "Time to Long Everything!"
14 min
195
The Global Economic Order on the Brink
14 min
196
Arizona Drives Ahead with Bitcoin Reserve Bill
13 min
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Ark Invest Ramps Up BTC 2030 Prediction to $2.4M
15 min
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A Better(?) Approach to Fixing the Broken Globa...
15 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
21 min
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Bessent Says US to Stick with Bretton Woods Ins...
15 min