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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How North Koreans Infiltrated the Crypto Indust...
Sam Kessler and Taylor Monahan explain how North Korea is getting its coders hired at crypto companies to steal funds for the regime’s nuclear program.
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The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Launch, Celestia...
EigenLayer Token Drama, Ethereum’s Scaling Debate, & VC Staking Ethics
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Bitcoin's Price Dropped After Iran's Attack on ...
With geopolitical tensions rising in the Middle East, how does Bitcoin react to global risk events? And is ‘Uptober’ still on the table?
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Could Bittensor End Up Being the Only Crypto/AI...
Bittensor, a decentralized AI project, is gaining attention as one of the most promising intersections of AI and crypto.
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Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Am...
As Bitcoin ETF options come closer to launching, Joshua Lim breaks down how these options could bring more capital into crypto, affect volatility, and even ignite a new boom for altcoins and NFTs.
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Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Is a Leveraged Bet on ...
Is Bitcoin’s price all about global liquidity? The gang weighs in on liquidity cycles, Solana token unlocks, the Fed’s surprising rate cuts, and bitcoin ETF options.
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With Rate Cuts and Upcoming Elections, What’s t...
With the Fed cutting rates, what’s the next move for crypto? Two macro investors discuss Bitcoin's sluggish summer, how the 2024 elections could impact crypto markets, and much more.
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The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Li...
Live from TOKEN2049: World Liberty Financial, Market Volatility, & Global Crypto Adoption
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The SEC Thinks Crypto Airdrops Are Securities. ...
Congressmen Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry sent the SEC a letter demanding clarification on how crypto airdrops are securities offerings. Amanda Tuminelli of the DeFi Education Fund breaks down why she thinks the SEC is wrong on its interpretation.
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The Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment ...
SVM vs. EVM, VC Cash Influx, & Network Extensions
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Trump’s Crypto Project May Attract Hackers. Tha...
Crypto security expert Ogle is advising World Liberty Financial to make sure the normies don’t get burned.
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The Chopping Block: VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend...
VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend.Tech Fallout, & Crypto Ethics
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Bitcoin Is Worth Over $1 Trillion. How Much Wil...
Coinbase's new wrapped Bitcoin alternative, cbBTC, just launched. Will it challenge the dominance of WBTC in DeFi, or is it just another centralized solution? Coinbase’s VP of engineering, Will Robinson, breaks it all down.
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Bits + Bips: Why Hasn't This Macro Cycle Booste...
Noelle Acheson joins the show to discuss why the macro cycle hasn’t been benefiting crypto, how important the election is for the crypto markets, and why crypto ETF numbers are anemic.
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ETH Is Down Bad, While Layer 2s Are Ripping. Ar...
Ethereum scaled its Layer 2s, but now they are raking in the fees while paying little to the base chain. Are L2s parasitic to ETH, or will things turn around? Justin Bons and Ryan Berckmans debate.
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Are All Crypto Funds Basically Engaging in Ille...
Uniswap Labs and Galois Capital have settled with the CFTC and the SEC, respectively, but crypto lawyer Larry Florio says these small settlements could set bad precedents for the rest of the industry.
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The Chopping Block: Trump’s World Liberty Finan...
Trump’s Crypto Project Raises Eyebrows, Memecoins Under Fire, & DeFi Innovation
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Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Pr...
Progressive Bitcoiners Trey Walsh and Jason Maier break down why people with their political leanings should embrace Bitcoin and how it could influence the upcoming election.
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The Chopping Block: Telegram's Founder Arrested...
SEC Targets OpenSea, Telegram's Founder Arrested, and Ethereum's Dilemma
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If the SEC Sues OpenSea, Here's Why the NFT Pla...
NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells notice from the SEC. Crypto lawyer Preston Byrne explains whether Gensler’s agency has a chance to win a potential case.
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Bits + Bips: Fed Moves, Election Plays & DeFi ...
The crew also discusses how to invest in memecoins, the “Tron Summer,” and when we’re likely to see bitcoin options ETFs.
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How to Build the Fastest Onchain Experience Wit...
The next generation of high-throughput blockchains are on their way. Keone Hon of Monad, Jay Jog of Sei, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse discuss the ways they’re boosting the number of transactions per second, and the tradeoffs they’re having to make.
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Pendle Ripped in Early 2024, But Usage Has Slow...
Pendle Finance saw massive growth earlier this year but has recently faced a significant drop in TVL. How will it bounce back?
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The Chopping Block: L2 Strategy Debates, Predic...
L2 Strategy Debates, Prediction Market Innovations, and Ethereum's Vulnerabilities - The Chopping Block
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How Crypto Tokens Get Launched and How That's E...
Leaders from Flowdesk, a market maker doing billions in volume, reveal the complexities of token launches and crypto OTC markets.
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