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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When Investors Should Say "No" vs. "Yes"
10 min
202
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
18 min
203
As eToro IPO Pops is Wall Street Getting Crypto...
11 min
204
5 Questions Shaping the Near Future of Crypto a...
18 min
205
Coinbase Joins the S&P 500 as Bitcoin and Tradi...
10 min
206
Bitcoin's Quiet Rally and the Stablecoin Standoff
12 min
207
Crypto's Crossroads for Democrats
10 min
208
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
23 min
209
The Fed Is Stuck Waiting While the Trade War Re...
12 min
210
Democrats Stage Crypto Walkout to Hold Dueling ...
13 min
211
Crypto Clash: Waters’ Walkout vs. Market-Struct...
11 min
212
Arizona Gov Vetoes Bitcoin Bill
10 min
213
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
14 min
214
Hayes: "Time to Long Everything!"
14 min
215
The Global Economic Order on the Brink
14 min
216
Arizona Drives Ahead with Bitcoin Reserve Bill
13 min
217
Ark Invest Ramps Up BTC 2030 Prediction to $2.4M
15 min
218
A Better(?) Approach to Fixing the Broken Globa...
15 min
219
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
21 min
220
Bessent Says US to Stick with Bretton Woods Ins...
15 min
221
Bitcoin Rallies as Both Hedge and Risk-On
13 min
222
Respect the Bitcoin Pump
14 min
223
How Trade Negotiations Are Impacting Crypto
18 min
224
Bell Curve: Beyond the Hype: Crypto’s Next Phas...
63 min
225
0xResearch: Crypto Meets TradFi: The New Conver...
74 min