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: 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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Could dlcBTC Resolve the Issues With Wrapped Bi...
With everyone talking about the risks of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), can this project emerge as a new alternative?
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The Chopping Block: WBTC Drama, Decentralized A...
Brother Bing joins the show to unpack WBTC’s custody turmoil, the AI x crypto debate, and the SEC’s rumored subpoenas. Also, what’s missing in this crypto cycle?
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Bits + Bips: Market Chaos, Fed Missteps & Harri...
Asymmetric’s Chris Cecere joins the podcast to break down last week’s sell-off in the crypto markets, where things might be headed now, and whether the Biden-Harris administration is sincere about plans to remake its crypto policies.
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Caitlin Long on Why the Fed’s Rejections of Cus...
Caitlin Long and lawyer Michelle Kallen explain why Custodia Bank felt compelled to sue the Fed
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Crisis and Opportunity: Crypto Market Shifts, S...
Solana's Meteoric Rise, Federal Reserve Implications, and Crypto's Political Battle
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How Crypto Markets Are Reacting Post-Selloff, W...
Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital, explains why crypto markets rebounded quickly from the rout this week, why ETH has underperformed BTC and SOL in 2024, and how Fed and election uncertainty might affect crypto.
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Crypto Prices Are Way Down. Is It Time to Buy t...
Jeff Dorman from Arca breaks down the recent crypto crash, its causes, and whether buying the dip is a smart move.
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Is It a Good Idea for the US Government to Stoc...
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and RFK Jr., as well as Senator Cynthia Lummis, have proposed the U.S. establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. George Selgin of the Cato Institute unpacks their various proposals.
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Compound Finance Governance, Strategic Bitcoin ...
DAOs in the Spotlight, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, and BitClout's Legal Battle - The Chopping Block Ep 682
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Bits + Bips With Nic Carter: Trump’s Promises, ...
Nic Carter joins the show to talk about his journey to become a fighter, Trump’s promises, Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve bill, the launch of ETH ETFs, and more.
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Why Gary Gensler Will Likely Be Out as SEC Chai...
Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter explain why Gensler’s days are numbered, how Kamala Harris might do a crypto reset, and why it may not matter that Trump’s VP JD Vance is a bona fide bitcoiner.
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Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democr...
As crypto voters defect from the Democratic Party to support Trump, Rep. Ro Khanna says he is hopeful that his party can “reject the hostile policies of the past.”
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Apps on the TON Blockchain Have Become Extremel...
This year, games on TON have taken off, garnering hundreds of millions of users in a few months. TON Foundation’s Alena Shmalko and Jack Booth share their insights on how TON, after Telegram had run-ins with the SEC, got here.
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Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top P...
Rep. French Hill, who is running to chair the House Financial Services Committee, reveals his preference for the next SEC Chair if Trump wins, gives his odds on a crypto bill passing by year’s end, and says he supports the CFTC regulating spot crypto markets.
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The Chopping Block: Trump's VP Pick, SEC's Futu...
Trump's Crypto VP Pick, Senate's Digital Commodities Act, and the SEC's Future - The Chopping Block Ep 676
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Bits + Bips: How to Play the ‘Trump Trade’ in C...
Plus, by how much is the Fed going to cut rates (and when)? What will the inflows be into the ETH ETFs? And what is the near-term future for Bitcoin?
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Iggy Azalea on Memes, OnlyFans, and Her Plans t...
The Australian rapper tells the origin story of the $MOTHER token, explains the “beef” between her and Vitalik Buterin, and reveals that, so far, she has made no money from her celeb coin.
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The Chopping Block: The Role of Media in Crypto...
Trust in Crypto Journalism, Apps vs. Infrastructure, and Media Controversies
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How Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin Inspir...
Mustafa Al-Bassam, cofounder of Celestia, shares his most vivid stories of his early days of hacking, the next steps for Celestia, and what he's cautious about.
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Why the SEC Lawsuit Against Consensys May Hold ...
Past rulings, such as the Coinbase and Binance cases, undermine the allegations made by Gary Gensler’s agency in its lawsuit against Consensys.
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