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: Trump Has Spread Uncertainty Acros...
The market is a wreck, and nobody knows where it’s going next. With Trump’s unpredictability, Fed policy on edge, and crypto in limbo, the gang examines what could turn this around—or make it even worse.
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White House Crypto Summit: Two Attendees Share ...
The White House just sent its biggest pro-crypto signal yet. What does it mean for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and U.S. financial policy?
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Which Crypto Assets Belong in a Reserve? This V...
The crypto markets are in waiting mode—but waiting for what? Here’s why traders are eyeing policy moves, how XRP and Cardano’s potential inclusion in a government reserve is causing debate, and what catalysts could actually trigger the next rally.
43 min
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The Chopping Block: Crypto Strategic Reserve, T...
Crypto Strategic Reserve or Political Theater? XRP, ADA, and the Market Mess
58 min
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Bits + Bips: Why a US Strategic Crypto Reserve ...
A strategic crypto reserve, altcoin ETFs, and a White House crypto roundtable—there’s a lot happening in the crypto space, but not all of it makes sense.
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How Berachain Became One of the Most Popular Bl...
Berachain is one of the most talked-about new blockchains, but its token launch sparked major debate. Smokey joins Unchained to explain the vision, the criticism, and what’s next.
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The Chopping Block: ETH Denver, EF Silviculture...
Bybit’s Billion-Dollar Breach, THORChain’s Dirty Money, and Ethereum’s Culture War
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How the $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack Could Have Been...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group pulled off its biggest heist yet, stealing $1.5 billion from Bybit in what has turned out to be an entirely preventable hack. Security expert Mudit Gupta explains why.
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Bits + Bips: Markets Are Down Bad. When Will Cr...
After the Bybit hack, Solana’s crash, and an overall market slump, where does crypto go from here?
60 min
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North Korean Hackers Are Winning. Is the Crypto...
North Korean hackers just pulled off the biggest heist in crypto history — and quite possibly all history. Here’s how they get into systems and why they bide their time before striking.
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The Chopping Block: Crypto’s Worst Week? Bybit ...
Grifters, Hacks, and Celebrity Scams: Hayden Davis’ Memecoin Hustle, Bybit’s Lazarus Heist, and Portnoy’s Rugging
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Why Would Argentine President Javier Milei Prot...
Javier Milei and Hayden Davis are reportedly having secret phone calls, and the Argentine president even promised to protect Davis from punishment. Just how close are they?
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Bits + Bips: Could the LIBRA Scandal End the Me...
The $LIBRA controversy has rocked crypto. Will this kill the memecoin cycle? And what does imbroglio mean for Solana?
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How the Libra Scandal Exposed Memecoin Insider ...
A memecoin promoted by Argentina’s president, insider trading, and millions in profits—Dio Casares exposes the truth behind the $LIBRA scandal and its political fallout.
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Crypto Sentiment Is Down Bad. But Is It Time to...
Memecoins, misinformation, and misplaced pessimism—Jeff Dorman explains why crypto’s current sentiment doesn’t match reality and why he thinks now might be the perfect time to buy.
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The Chopping Block: Berachain’s Hype, Portnoy v...
Crypto’s Dark Side: Berachain’s Vibe-First Approach, Portnoy’s Memecoin Hustle, and Ethereum’s Struggles
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Bits + Bips: Why It's Time for Crypto Traders t...
The gang breaks down SOL unlocks, ETH’s market squeeze, and why the average trader keeps losing money—plus, what it all means for the next market cycle.
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Why the Founders of Aave and Sky Are Still Bull...
OG Ethereum builders Stani Kulechov and Rune Christensen break down DeFi’s future, whether Solana is a real challenger, and how AI could supercharge decentralized finance.
70 min
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Did Washington Crush Crypto’s Most Important Ba...
Did regulators intentionally shut down Silvergate Bank to cut off crypto from the financial system? Silvergate’s former chairman says it was no accident.
51 min
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The Chopping Block: LA Vape Cabal, Market Meltd...
Bitcoin vs. Everything: LA Vape Cabal, Altcoin Bleed, and the Future of Crypto Policy – The Chopping Block
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Bits + Bips: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Bullish fo...
Are tariffs actually bullish for Bitcoin? Or is Trump’s economic strategy just another way to pump his own bags?
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Olaf Carlson-Wee and Rushi Manche on Why Move I...
Olaf Carlson-Wee of Polychain Capital and Rushi Manche of Movement Labs discuss how Move, a programming language purpose-built for blockchains, changes the game.
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The Chopping Block: Ethereum’s Civil War, L2 Ta...
Will Ethereum Keep Up? The Rollup Roadmap, Solana’s Growth, and Gensler’s Crypto Exit – The Chopping Block
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Crypto Kidnappings and Physical Attacks Are on ...
After the shocking kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland, many in crypto are asking: How do you truly secure your assets? Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa, gives tips on how to protect yourself from physical and digital threats.
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Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Was Strong Amid the De...
Jim Bianco joins the show to share his take on the ripple effects of DeepSeek, the next steps for the Fed and the role of stablecoins in disrupting TradFi.
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