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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Is There a Better Way to Launch Tokens in Crypt...
Forget airdrops, sybil farming, and VC coins. The new platform, Legion, aims to reshape token launches by promoting fairer distribution and organic community building.
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The Chopping Block: 2024 Election Debate feat. ...
Mike Novogratz & Shaun Maguire on Trump vs. Harris, Bitcoin’s Macro Moment, & Blockchain Voting Dreams
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How Arthur Hayes Has Prepared His Portfolio for...
Arthur Hayes discusses how the upcoming U.S. presidential elections could impact the crypto markets, from Bitcoin’s performance to altcoin rotation, and why he thinks SOL is the “high-beta Bitcoin” for election trades.
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The Chopping Block: AI Memecoins, Trump’s Token...
Ethereum’s Malaise, the AI Memecoin Craze, & Trump’s Token Flop
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It’s Not Just the Presidency. Congressional Rac...
The Congressional races hold significant implications for crypto regulation, with key committees, influential members, and the potential for bipartisan support all impacting the industry’s future.
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The Backstory of How 3 AI Agents Led to the Ris...
The intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency is gaining momentum with the rise of memecoins like GOAT, an AI-created token now valued at over $700 million.
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The Chopping Block (feat. Anatoly): Solana's Se...
Solana's Second Act, SVM vs EVM, & Extension Dilemma
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Bits + Bips: The Real ‘Trump Trade’ & Why Trump...
The hosts say the recent ECB paper criticizing Bitcoin “is a joke,” dig into the impact of institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs, and explain why Bitcoin ETF options are more important than many realize.
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How This Stablecoin Business in Africa Is Takin...
This former Pokemon card seller is at the forefront of a quiet crypto revolution in Africa, where stablecoins are already disrupting international payments and helping businesses thrive.
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What's a Fair Value for Crypto Networks Like BT...
Valuing decentralized networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana is tricky. In this episode, Jon Charbonneau breaks down the key factors that determine the value of blockchain networks and how Layer 2s impact these valuations.
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The Chopping Block: Memecoin Frenzy, Unichain R...
Memecoin Supercycle, Uniswap’s Chain Gamble, & Kamala’s Crypto Play
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2 Crypto Investors on Why They Believe DeFi Is ...
DeFi tokens have lagged in this cycle. Is that trend over? Investors Arthur Cheong and Jordi Alexander say yes.
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FTX's Ryan Salame Is Going to Prison. Here’s Wh...
As former FTX executive Ryan Salame heads to prison, he blames Alameda’s lawyers, says prosecutors misled his attorneys, and explains why he thinks Caroline Ellison is at least as guilty as Sam Bankman-Fried.
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The Chopping Block w/ Stani Kulechov: Operation...
Operation Chokepoint 2.0, Ethereum Innovation Push, & Polymarket Whales (feat. Stani Kulechov)
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Bits + Bips: Why ‘All Assets Will Go Up’ in the...
Is the global market on the verge of a major reflation? The hosts and Nikos Kargadouris explore why all assets—from Bitcoin to crude oil—could be poised for significant gains in the coming months.
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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.
77 min
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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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