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: Debate: Is Trump’s Memecoin a Gift...
Trump’s memecoin launch shocked and polarized the crypto world. The Bits + Bips hosts break down its launch during the Crypto Ball, discuss whether it marks a local top for crypto, and touch on aftereffects like fake $BARRON coins.
77 min
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Why Lyn Alden Isn't a Fan of Trump’s Memecoins,...
Trump’s memecoin. A strategic Bitcoin reserve. Tariffs. The current inflection point in the geopolitical world order. Lyn Alden dissects these headlines and their implications for the U.S. economy, global trade, and the crypto industry.
71 min
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Why Sony Launched Soneium, an Ethereum L2, and ...
This week, Sony launched Soneium, an Ethereum layer 2 aimed at supporting creators, fans, and developers—but its decision to blacklist certain memecoins sparked debate. Sota Watanabe, CEO at Startale, explains.
48 min
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The Chopping Block w/ Guy Young: Lessons from U...
DeFi Drama & Dangers: USD0, Ethena’s Ascent, & Crypto’s Future w/ Guy Young
63 min
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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?
66 min
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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.
75 min
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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.
44 min
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The Chopping Block: Debanking Drama, Crowdsales...
Sunshine & Scandals: FDIC Drama, Echo Crowdsales, & Tokenized Futures – The Chopping Block
45 min
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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.
108 min
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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
67 min
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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.
59 min
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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.
52 min
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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.
57 min
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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.
54 min
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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
65 min
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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.
69 min
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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.
54 min
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The Chopping Block: Google’s Willow Chip, ICO R...
ICOs Are Back, Electric Capital’s Developer Report, & Quantum Computing Threats
56 min
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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.
47 min
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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?
64 min
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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.
91 min
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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
64 min
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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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