Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCircle’s Corporate Chain Gamble
Circle has announced Arc, its own EVM-compatible layer 1 blockchain powered by USDC, joining Stripe, Tether, and Robinhood in the corporate app chain trend. Critics warn it could fragment crypto and …
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Democrats Gear Up for Fight Over Crypto Market Structure Bill
NLW breaks down the brewing Senate battle over the crypto market structure bill, with Elizabeth Warren signaling a shift toward acknowledging the need for legislation. We explore Democratic critiques…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
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 the reports are misleading, the real story of Beijin…
Published on 2 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biggest weakness is its inability to tell its own story—an issue magnified by the mainstream media’s fixation on outdated narratives. NLW agrees with much of the …
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days 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 the SEC’s surprising guidance that puts liquid sta…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days 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 transmitting business, while deadlocking on money la…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days 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 the real culprits—federal regulators. NLW dives i…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days 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 shifting regulatory winds—and what they mean for the…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days 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 shaken confidence in the independence of US economic…
Published on 3 weeks 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 condensed version rewritten by Claude, the episode disman…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago