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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 933
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
How This Stablecoin Business in Africa Is Taking on SWIFT and Big Banks - Ep. 722
Africa is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic regions for crypto adoption, but the story unfolding there is very different from what many in the West might imagine.
Chris Maurice, co-founder an…
00:44:26 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
What's a Fair Value for Crypto Networks Like BTC, ETH and SOL? - Ep. 721
How do you determine the value of decentralized networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana? It’s not as straightforward as traditional investments.
Jon Charbonneau, general partner at crypto investme…
00:40:12 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
The Chopping Block: Memecoin Frenzy, Unichain Reaction, & Kamala’s Crypto Agenda - Ep. 720
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. In this episode, the crew dives headfirst…
01:03:04 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
2 Crypto Investors on Why They Believe DeFi Is Poised for a Bull Run - Ep. 719
DeFi tokens have faced significant challenges in recent years. However, are we now on the verge of a new bull market?
Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of DeFiance Capital, and Jordi Alexander, founder …
01:11:27 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
FTX's Ryan Salame Is Going to Prison. Here’s What He Has to Say - Ep. 718
Ryan Salame, the former CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is headed to prison, but not before sharing his side of the story. Ryan talks candidly about the decisions he made at FTX, why he withdrew millions…
01:45:55 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
The Chopping Block w/ Stani Kulechov: Operation Chokepoint 2.0, Ethereum Innovation Push, & Polymarket Whales - Ep. 717
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest Stani Kulechov chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew dive…
01:07:03 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Bits + Bips: Why ‘All Assets Will Go Up’ in the Near Future - Ep. 716
As the PBOC and Fed shift their stances on rates and liquidity flows, the macro landscape is evolving rapidly. In this episode of Bits + Bips, we unpack how these policy changes could spark a massive…
01:20:41 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
How North Koreans Infiltrated the Crypto Industry to Fund the Regime - Ep. 715
The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions.
In this ep…
01:13:28 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Launch, Celestia Controversy, and Ethereum’s Future - Ep. 714
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew dives into Ethereu…
00:48:54 |
Sun 06 Oct 2024
Bitcoin's Price Dropped After Iran's Attack on Israel. Is ‘Uptober’ Canceled? - Ep. 713
October started with hopes for “Uptober”—a positive price trajectory in October—in the Bitcoin community, since, historically, Bitcoin has performed well this month. But things took a turn when geopo…
00:40:07 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
Could Bittensor End Up Being the Only Crypto/AI Project That Matters? - Ep. 712
AI and crypto are two of the hottest topics of the decade, but are there any projects truly making waves at the intersection of both? Bittensor, an open-source, decentralized AI network, is positioni…
01:20:17 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto - Ep. 711
With Bitcoin ETF options on the horizon, the crypto market is bracing for significant changes. In this episode, Joshua Lim, co-founder and CEO of Arbelos Markets, joins us to explain what the launch …
00:43:32 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Is a Leveraged Bet on Global Liquidity - Ep. 710
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffar…
01:18:04 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
With Rate Cuts and Upcoming Elections, What’s the Best Play in Crypto? - Ep. 709
The Fed just made its first rate cut in years, slashing 50 basis points off interest rates—but what does this mean for the crypto markets? With Bitcoin lagging behind traditional finance, and the loo…
01:21:43 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Liquidity Risks, and Global Crypto Adoption - Ep. 708
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week the squad is live from Token2049 i…
00:45:10 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
The SEC Thinks Crypto Airdrops Are Securities. Here's Why This Lawyer Thinks It's Wrong - Ep. 707
This week, Republican Representatives Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry sent a letter pressing SEC Chair Gary Gensler for clarity on how securities laws apply to airdrops.
With billions of dollars worth …
00:35:01 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
The Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment in Solana and Memecoins’ Future - Ep. 706
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the squad is joined by special gu…
01:13:33 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Trump’s Crypto Project May Attract Hackers. That's Why This Security Expert Joined - Ep. 705
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the Trump-backed DeFi project, launched this Monday.
In this episode, crypto security expert Ogle discusses his role as an advisor to WLF. He dives into why he joined …
01:19:20 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
The Chopping Block: VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend.Tech’s Decline, Crypto Startup Exits - Ep. 704
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news in crypto. This week the squad is joined by specia…
01:06:40 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Bitcoin Is Worth Over $1 Trillion. How Much Will Coinbase’s New cbBTC Grab? - Ep. 703
On Thursday, Coinbase unveiled cbBTC, a tokenized version of Bitcoin on its Base layer 2 and Ethereum. This launch follows the recent BitGo controversy about the custody arrangement for Wrapped Bitco…
00:37:33 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
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