Unchained
Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
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Bits + Bips: AI Jobs Wipeout, Bitcoin as a Risk...
What do Tether’s move to El Salvador, bitcoin’s role in sovereign reserves, and Coinbase’s major SEC victory reveal about the future of crypto—especially under a second Trump presidency?
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How New Stablecoin Startup Bridge Got Acquired ...
Bridge co-founder Zach Abrams shares the story of how his dream of working with Stripe came true, how Bridge survived the black eyes of Terra/Luna and the USDC depegging, and why U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins will remain dominant.
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Why Travis Kling Thinks Not Looking at AI Agent...
As Bitcoin hovers around $100K, what’s causing the market turbulence, and should you be concerned? Travis Kling weighs in on the DOJ’s BTC stash, the rise of AI agents, and more.
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The Chopping Block: Debanking Drama, Crowdsales...
Sunshine & Scandals: FDIC Drama, Echo Crowdsales, & Tokenized Futures – The Chopping Block
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Bits + Bips: Trump Will Soon Be President. Wher...
Bitcoin’s strong start to 2025 raises questions about its sustainability as Trump’s inauguration, macro trends and Fed decisions shape the road ahead. Plus, James, Alex and guest Charles Edwards discuss whether AI agents will someday hire people.
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2025 Will Be a Year of Crypto Competition. Can ...
AI agents are shaking up DeFi, Ethereum faces pressure from Solana, and debates over governance continue to dominate the space. Marc Zeller and Kain Warwick unpack what’s next for ETH and the entire industry.
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The Chopping Block: Scarcity vs. Abundance, AI’...
$5B Virtuals Craze, AI Agents Redefine Crypto Twitter, & Tokenized Societies Rise - The Chopping Block
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With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Th...
The accidental success of ai16z has catapulted AI agents and their transformational promise into the spotlight. Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, shares his bold vision for how they can reshape finance, social media, and society at large.
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2024 Was Full of Fascinating Crypto News. Here ...
From the groundbreaking success of the ETFs to Solana’s dominance and the Trump effect on Bitcoin, we look back at the stories and voices that defined 2024.
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RERUN: How to Figure Out Whether a Crypto Token...
Jose Macedo of Delphi Digital and Ari Paul of BlockTower Capital explore the discrepancies between private and public valuations of crypto tokens, sharing their insights into how investors can determine a token’s real worth.
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2024 Was Solana's Best Year Yet. Can It Sustain...
Plus, how Solana can truly stand apart in terms of innovation and whether Base will compete with it in the long term.
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Why Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Is Betting Big on ...
Robinhood’s crypto business is on a tear, having quintupled post-election. CEO Vlad Tenev shares his vision for how to marry TradFi and crypto, and what role stablecoins, staking, and prediction markets will play.
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The Chopping Block: 2025 Predictions, AI's Cryp...
2025 Predictions, Bitcoin to $180K, AI Threats to Crypto, & U.S. Crypto Bills - The Chopping Block
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Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Keeps Smashing All-Time Hi...
Bitcoin has become the easiest way to trade Trump’s economic policies, while dips are being aggressively bought. Plus, how MicroStrategy has quietly reshaped the market.
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After an Incredible 2024 for USDe, Ethena Plans...
In its first year, USDe surpassed DAI as the largest decentralized stablecoin and became the third largest stablecoin overall by market cap. Founder Guy Young discusses Ethena’s plans to grow further in 2025 and attract TradFi.
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The Chopping Block: Google’s Willow Chip, ICO R...
ICOs Are Back, Electric Capital’s Developer Report, & Quantum Computing Threats
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How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto ...
Electric Capital’s annual crypto developer report details how Solana overtook Ethereum as the top chain for new devs, Asia emerged as the leading region for crypto builders, and more.
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Bits + Bips: Bitcoin in Geopolitics, ETH’s Mome...
From Ethereum’s fee-driven rally to the U.S. regulatory shake-up led by the next SEC Chair Paul Atkins, to China’s potential policy shift—are we at the start of a new global liquidity boom?
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Under the First Crypto President, What Will Reg...
From the nominations of Paul Atkins to SEC Chair and David Sacks to AI and Crypto Czar, the Trump administration’s plans for crypto and technology are shaping up to be transformational.
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The Chopping Block: XRP’s DeFi Comeback, Trump’...
Bitcoin crosses $100K, XRP flips Solana, and Trump assembles a pro-crypto administration
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Why Trump’s SEC Chair Pick, Paul Atkins, Is So ...
Trump’s SEC Chair nominee is a fan of crypto and not of regulation by enforcement. But could he be hamstrung by recent permanent moves by Gary Gensler?
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Bits + Bips: Why XRP Might Have Been The ‘Most ...
The panel dives into the impact of the Treasury Secretary pick, the XRP rally, and ETH/BTC dynamics. Also, who should be Trump’s “crypto czar”?
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How the Tornado Cash Lawsuit Was Won and Why It...
The Coinbase-funded Tornado Cash lawsuit was won, protecting the right of good actors to use open-source privacy tools. But what about the other Tornado Cash lawsuits?
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The Chopping Block: DeSci Critiques, Hyperliqui...
Decentralized Science: Innovation or Illusion?
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Vitalik Buterin Aped Into the Social Media App ...
For a week and a half, Anoncast has been all the rage for its anonymous posts enabled by zero-knowledge technology. Here’s why it’s taken off.
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