CoinDesk Podcast Network

It all comes down to market expectations.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Markets have been nervous since last week’s FOMC meeting minutes revealed the Fed was considering early “balance sheet normalization” or quantitative tightening. At yesterday’s confirmation hearings, Fed Chair Jerome Powell tried to soften the Fed’s stance on QT, saying nothing had been decided. Today, D...

“All my life, I’ve gotten to where I’ve gotten to by doing things that other people wouldn’t do … putting myself into situations that could make or break me.” Superstar Matt James is used to putting his head, heart and resources on the line, whether it’s on romantic reality show “The Bachelor” or investing in crypto. A self-described risk-taker, James wasn’t afraid to jump into the deep waters of...

Plus a billionaire reveals he holds 50% of his net worth in bitcoin. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW covers the latest news from macro and the crypto space, including: Value investing legend Bill Miller holds 50% of his net worth in bitcoin  Paradigm invests in Citadel Securities’ first outside round  $207 million in digital asset fund...

A Fed shift from QE to QT and a political battle over austerity and inflation. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Last week, the December FOMC meeting minutes revealed that not only was the Fed expecting at least 3 rate hikes in 2022, they were actively considering “balance sheet normalization” (read: quantitative tightening). In today’s episode, NLW looks at how the markets are i...

This time on Speaking of Bitcoin, correspondent George Frankly shares another surprising look at glitches in human behavior and what we can learn from them. In this episode we explore the endowment effect, the phenomenon of collectible cryptocurrency wallets and more. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. In...

An analysis of the the meaning of the Twitter fight between Jack Dorsey and Chris Dixon. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. This week’s Long Reads Sunday features a reading of David Z. Morris’ “What Jack Dorsey’s Beef With ‘Web 3′ Is Really About”  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. Invest, borrow, exchange and earn up to 17%...

From bitcoin mining disruptions to NFT booms to Fed disruptions, it was quite a week. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.  In the first 2022 edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW looks at: The Fed’s impact on crypto markets. The situation in Kazakhstan and how it impacts bitcoin mining. NFTs finding their way into U.S. politics.  And more!  - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platfo...

A brief overview of the protests that have rocked the Central Asian company over the last week. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW provides a basic primer on the escalating political crisis in Kazakhstan. He covers: The country’s basic economic overview and modern political history. The fuel price increase that started protests on Sunday....

Spoiler alert: It’s the Fed – same as every other risk asset. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at one of the most important relationships in economics: the relationship between Fed statements and market actions. With bitcoin cratering under $43,000 NLW explores: The Fed’s relationship with markets in general Bitcoin’s relationship with equitie...

This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the latest news out of NFTs, including: Samsung’s NFT TV announcement OpenSea’s fundraise at a $13.3 billion valuation Bored Apes flippen CryptoPunks A South Korean presidential candidate is giving away NFTs to donors   - Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely stor...

A roundup of global mining, regulatory and CBDC news.   This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW rounds up news from the last few weeks of 2021, including updates on the global bitcoin mining landscape as well as central bank digital currency (CBDC) and regulatory updates from the United States, China, India, Europe, Jamaica, Paraguay and more. Plus, the presiden...

The genesis block “Easter egg” provided the beginning of an ideology for the nascent network.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Thirteen years ago today, Satoshi released the Bitcoin genesis block - block 0. Embedded in it was a quote, “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." In today’s episode, NLW explores the meaning and historical context of t...

A powerful countdown to kick off the new year. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. On “The Breakdown’s” first episode of the new year, NLW looks at the most important power shifts that he’s watching this year, including: Fed vs. stock market  U.S. midterm elections Stablecoins vs. CBDCs China and Russia vs. the dollar Bitcoin vs. fiat IMF vs. El Salvador Bitcoin DeFi vs. other DeFi...

NLW is joined by the founders of Blockworks. This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On the final episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Jason Yanowitz and Michael Ippolito, the founders of Blockworks, a growing media company focused on the stories shaping the crypto space.  Find our guests on Twitter: @JasonYanowitz @MikeIppolito_ - NYDIG, the institutional-grade pl...

The Delphi Digital co-founder shares his thoughts on what’s coming in 2022. This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Tom Shaughnessy. Tom is a co-founder at Delphi Digital, where he invests in early-stage innovation in the crypto space.  Find our guest on Twitter: @Shaughnessy119 - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform...

The Coinbase Ventures investor gives her take on 2021. This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Katherine Wu. Katherine invests in early-stage crypto companies with Coinbase Ventures.  Find our guest on Twitter: @katherineykwu - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of ba...

Plus how institutional involvement in the space has changed.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.  On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza”, NLW is joined by Travis Kling. Travis is the co-founder and chief investment officer of Ikigai Asset Management, and discusses the shift in institutional involvement in the crypto space.  Find our guest on Twitter: @Travis_Kling - NYDIG...

An argument why Bitcoin will be the base layer for DeFi, NFTs and more.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Muneeb Ali. Muneeb is the co-founder of Stacks and CEO of Hiro. In this conversation, he discusses the programmable smart-contract future of Bitcoin as the base layer for the new internet.  Find our guest on T...

The crypto investor shares his perspective on one of the trends he believes will shape the year to come.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Santaigo Santos. Santiago is a crypto investor, thinker and podcast. He built one of the first funds in DeFi, was early into NFTs and is heavily involved in the DAO space.  Fin...

One of the NFT community’s leading voices and hosts discusses the year that was. This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by Deeze. Deeze is known throughout NFT circles as a true community member. As host of one of the most popular regular Twitter Spaces on NFTs, he creates context for many to explore the emerging area of N...

The key trends, from regulation to NFTs to the mainstreaming of Bitcoin.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. Today on “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” NLW is joined by the co-founder and managing partner of Nexo.  Find our guest: Website | Antonitrenchev.com  Twitter | @AntoniNexo - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who...

This was the year that institutions finally, truly arrived.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. On this edition of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” Galaxy Digital’s head of firmwide research discusses the key trends that shaped 2021.  Find our guest on Twitter: @intangiblecoins  - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who ha...

Join hosts Adam B. Levine and Stephanie Murphy along with special guest Josh Scigala, CEO of Vaultoro, for a wide-ranging exploration of the growing asset class of "Stablecoins." This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, KuCoin and DeFiHorse. On this episode we discuss: The possibility of central banks or regulators banning private 1:1 stablecoins. The challenges faced by early, decentralized, overcol...

An end-of-year analysis from one of economics’ most interesting thinkers.  This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. Today on “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” we’re joined by macro analyst and thought leader Lyn Alden.  Find our guest on Twitter: @LynAldenContact - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationship...

Why the China ban will end up being a great thing for bitcoin. This episode is sponsored by NYDIG. Welcome to “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza.” First up, Whit Gibbs, CEO of Compass Mining.  Find our guest on Twitter: @BitcoinBroski - NYDIG, the institutional-grade platform for bitcoin, is making it possible for thousands of banks who have trusted relationships with hundreds of millions...