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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Anti-CBDC Bills Advance in Congress
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Crypto Venture Funding is Down; But Bitcoin Bui...
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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This ...
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How Impactful Will FTX Estate Selling Be on Cry...
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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...
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Crypto 2023: Even Vitalik Is Getting Hacked
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Why the SEC Needs the Bitcoin Spot ETF
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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...
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The IMF Finally Realizes You Can't Ban Crypto
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Visa Goes Deeper on Stablecoin Settlement
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Beijing Bazooka: Why China Isn't Being More Agg...
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SEC Defeats, Binance Intrigue, and a Bitcoin Fl...
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SEC Punts ETF Applications Till October
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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...
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BREAKING: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC!
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The Treasury's Broker Definition Could Crush US...
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Crypto: It's So Over. We're So Back.
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The Continued Fallout of the Tornado Cash Arrests
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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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