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It Wouldn't Be A Bitcoin Cycle Without a China Ban Rumor
Bitcoin starts the week near all-time highs after a surprise Sunday night rally, even as rumors swirl of another China crypto ban. NLW unpacks why th…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
What FTX Marketing Was Actually Trying to Accomplish
A new long read argues that crypto’s biggest weakness is its inability to tell its own story—an issue magnified by the mainstream media’s fixation on…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
This week’s Friday Five is packed with U.S. government moves that signal crypto policy has shifted from rhetoric to action. NLW and Scott break down …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hung Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Roman Storm Tornado Cash Trial
In a closely watched case for crypto developers, a New York jury found Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed money tr…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Real Battle Behind Debanking and Operation Chokepoint
President Trump is preparing an executive order targeting financial institutions over politically motivated debanking, but critics argue it's missing…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Crypto Sprint in DC Signals Big Shifts Ahead
Washington is buzzing with crypto action. From the CFTC's new crypto sprint to Hester Peirce's bold stand for privacy, this episode dives into the sh…
7 months ago
After Weak Jobs Report, BLS Commissioner Gets the Ax
Today NLW unpacks a stunning escalation as President Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report. The move has sh…
7 months ago
The Stablecoin Free Banking Debate—What History Really Says
For this Long Read Sunday, NLW explores Nick Carter’s sweeping new essay comparing modern stablecoins to 19th-century free banking. Through a condens…
7 months ago
Crypto's Regulatory U-Turn: The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week
This week’s Friday Five is dominated by a stunning speech from the new SEC Chair, signaling a dramatic shift in U.S. crypto policy. NLW breaks down t…
7 months ago
Powell's Hawkish Wait-and-See
The July FOMC meeting delivered no rate change—but plenty of political drama. Powell refused to guide toward September cuts, triggering hawkish marke…
7 months ago