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.
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Cheaper Fees and No More Free Lunch for Layer 2...
Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade is here. Core developer Preston Van Loon explains what it means for users and projects.
51 min
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DEX in the City: Class Actions in Crypto Are on...
The DEX in the City crew explores the rise of class action lawsuits against crypto companies, the crypto crackdown in China and the CME outage.
50 min
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Bits + Bips: Vanguard's Crypto U-Turn, Tether/...
A brutal selloff and a rotation into value. But then Vanguard comes in to send bitcoin soaring.
59 min
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The Chopping Block: In Defense of Exponentials ...
Haseeb explains why crypto valuations aren’t broken—why Ethereum, Solana, and the next generation of L1s still follow an exponential growth curve the market keeps mispricing.
14 min
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Can ‘Choose Rich’ Nick Create the Barstool Spor...
Nick O’Neill, more popularly known by his persona “Choose Rich Nick,” delves into how he became internet famous, the man behind the persona, his endgame and the secret to his success.
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Uneasy Money: Monad Soars After Launch. Was Its...
The crew delves into Monad's mainnet launch performance, the lessons from MegaETH's botched TVL campaign, Polymarket's CFTC greenlight, Cardano's chain split and more.
60 min
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DEX in the City: Insider Trading and Crypto: Wh...
The DEX in the City crew explores the complexities of insider trading law and how it applies to crypto from projects to digital asset treasury companies.
46 min
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Why Berachain Gave Brevan Howard a Secret $25M...
The documents behind one of the strangest VC terms we’ve seen in crypto.
35 min
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Bits + Bips: Why the Markets Now Have a Bullish...
Markets look constructive, but DATs may be the weakest link.
55 min
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What Ethereum Will Look Like When It Implements...
The Ethereum Foundation last month revealed a new privacy focus. Two of the initiative's leaders discuss the motivations behind the move, how it hopes to transform transactions and bring institutions onchain.
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With Aztec's Ignition Chain Launched, Will Ethe...
Aztec’s co-founders explain why they’re launching a privacy-first Ethereum L2, why decentralization matters from day one, and why they’re doing an ICO.
78 min
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Bits + Bips: What CFTC Oversight Could Mean For...
President Donald Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, Mike Selig, just cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee. Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo unpacks the hearing and what the future holds for crypto regulations.
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Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Will Keep Going Down -...
Bitcoin’s price has entered a zone with almost no historical support — and Markus Thielen explains why that could matter more than traders think.
36 min
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The Chopping Block: DATs Break Below NAV — Cons...
Steal Satoshi’s Wallet? DAT Meltdown Meets Quantum Chaos - The Chopping Block
55 min
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Uneasy Money: Hyperliquid's Dilemma After 10/10...
The crew contrasts the new ICO meta with the previous boom, breaks down the Hyperliquid “FUD” after the Oct. 10 crash and explores Ethena’s black swan risk.
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ETH's HTTP Moment? How Ethereum Interop Layer H...
The Ethereum Foundation just announced Ethereum Interop Layer. Two of the protocol's developers explain how it is different from other interoperability protocols and how it could unlock Ethereum's HTTP moment.
47 min
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DEX in the City: Are Prediction Markets Gamblin...
DEX in the City unpacks the problems with crypto Twitter dialogue, the return of ICOs and the legal uncertainties around prediction markets.
46 min
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Bits + Bips: Why the White House Says Crypto Mu...
A White House advisor breaks down the Senate’s new crypto market structure draft, and why he thinks a vote this year is still possible.
62 min
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Bitcoin’s Outlook, ETH's Next Major Support and...
Bitcoin's price continues to look shaky. Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton breaks down the charts to explain where it could fall next.
30 min
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The Chopping Block: Tokenomics Reset — ICOs Ris...
The Chopping Block breaks down crypto’s new token war — ICOs roaring back, airdrops falling apart, and Uniswap finally unifying its token. Plus: the MEV “low carb crusader” trial and what it means for on-chain games.
51 min
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How the x402 Standard Is Enabling AI Agents to ...
Agentic commerce is coming fast. x402 is the standard trying to power it.
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Uneasy Money: ICOs Are Back and Why Airdrops Ar...
Airdrops are shrinking, ICOs are returning, and DeFi’s distribution playbook is breaking. The hosts debate what’s driving the shift.
56 min
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Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than P...
Privacy coins are pumping, but builders say the real story is surveillance, personal protection, and a looming national security problem.
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Why Crypto Market Structure May Not Pass Until ...
Who’s responsible when code breaks and why crypto law is still stuck in neutral.
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Bits + Bips: Every Fortune 500 Company Will Be ...
The government’s about to reopen, but the debt problem hasn’t gone anywhere. Plus, DATs are trading below par and stablecoins dream of a $3 trillion market.
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