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.
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.
84 min
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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.
43 min
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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.
39 min
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The Chopping Block: Memecoin Frenzy, Unichain R...
Memecoin Supercycle, Uniswap’s Chain Gamble, & Kamala’s Crypto Play
63 min
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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.
70 min
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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.
105 min
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The Chopping Block w/ Stani Kulechov: Operation...
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.
80 min
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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.
72 min
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The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Launch, Celestia...
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?
39 min
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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.
79 min
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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.
43 min
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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.
81 min
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The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Li...
Live from TOKEN2049: World Liberty Financial, Market Volatility, & Global Crypto Adoption
45 min
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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.
34 min
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The Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment ...
SVM vs. EVM, VC Cash Influx, & Network Extensions
73 min
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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.
78 min
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The Chopping Block: VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend...
VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend.Tech Fallout, & Crypto Ethics
66 min
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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.
71 min
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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.
82 min
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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.