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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5 Questions Shaping the Near Future of Crypto a...
18 min
202
Coinbase Joins the S&P 500 as Bitcoin and Tradi...
10 min
203
Bitcoin's Quiet Rally and the Stablecoin Standoff
12 min
204
Crypto's Crossroads for Democrats
10 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
23 min
206
The Fed Is Stuck Waiting While the Trade War Re...
12 min
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Democrats Stage Crypto Walkout to Hold Dueling ...
13 min
208
Crypto Clash: Waters’ Walkout vs. Market-Struct...
11 min
209
Arizona Gov Vetoes Bitcoin Bill
10 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
14 min
211
Hayes: "Time to Long Everything!"
14 min
212
The Global Economic Order on the Brink
14 min
213
Arizona Drives Ahead with Bitcoin Reserve Bill
13 min
214
Ark Invest Ramps Up BTC 2030 Prediction to $2.4M
15 min
215
A Better(?) Approach to Fixing the Broken Globa...
15 min
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
21 min
217
Bessent Says US to Stick with Bretton Woods Ins...
15 min
218
Bitcoin Rallies as Both Hedge and Risk-On
13 min
219
Respect the Bitcoin Pump
14 min
220
How Trade Negotiations Are Impacting Crypto
18 min
221
Bell Curve: Beyond the Hype: Crypto’s Next Phas...
63 min
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0xResearch: Crypto Meets TradFi: The New Conver...
74 min
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Lightspeed: Launching Crypto's Largest Tokenize...
37 min
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Supply Shock: The BPI's Plan To Make America A ...
54 min
225
EMPIRE: The Biggest Market Crash Since 2020, Wh...
71 min