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
Compound Finance Governance, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, & BitClout's Legal Woes- The Chopping Block - Ep. 682
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we dive into topics…
01:01:26 |
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Bits + Bips With Nic Carter: Trump’s Promises, Kamala’s Shift & ETH’s ‘Narrative Problem’ - Ep. 681
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann dive deep with Nic Carter into the game-changing promises Trump is making to the crypto community, Kamala Harris’s un…
01:11:41 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Why Gary Gensler Will Likely Be Out as SEC Chair No Matter Who Wins the Election - Ep. 680
As the 2024 elections approach, crypto voters are a real bloc that could be a deciding factor in what looks to be a tight race.
In this episode, Sheila Warren of the Crypto Council for Innovation an…
01:32:39 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democratic Party Will Embrace Crypto - Ep. 679
The Democratic Party has faced criticism from the crypto industry for its stance on the sector, but House Representative Ro Khanna is determined to change that narrative.
In this episode, he talks a…
00:29:42 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Apps on the TON Blockchain Have Become Extremely Popular. Is It Sustainable? - Ep. 678
The Open Network, aka TON, has been on a tear since late February. TVL has skyrocketed 34x since the beginning of the year, reaching over $750 million as of the time of recording. The price of TON ha…
01:09:03 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top Pick for the Next SEC Chair- Ep. 677
In this episode of Unchained, Congressman French Hill provides an insider's perspective on the present and future of crypto regulation.
Hill delves into the ongoing legislation and the implications …
00:39:33 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
The Chopping Block: Trump's VP Pick, SEC's Future, and Congress' Crypto Legislation - Ep 676
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we invite Laura Shi…
01:07:22 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Bits + Bips: How to Play the ‘Trump Trade’ in Crypto After the Assassination Attempt - Ep. 675
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann, joined by guest Jack Platts, dive into the market's reaction to the recent assassination attempt on former President…
01:04:10 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Iggy Azalea on Memes, OnlyFans, and Her Plans to Make MOTHER a Success - Ep. 674
Iggy Azalea joins Unchained to share the story of how the $MOTHER token got started (spoiler: there was a brush with a potential scammer), her stresses during the launch, and what she plans to do abo…
01:21:42 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
The Chopping Block: The Role of Media in Crypto, Blockworks Op-Ed, and Apps vs. Infrastructure - Ep. 673
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, Jason Yanowitz from…
01:04:42 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
How Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin Inspired Key Parts of Celestia - Ep. 672
Mustafa Al-Bassam was a teenage hacktivist who outsmarted a US government contractor, shamed the Westboro Baptist Church, hacked Sony a record number of times, and eventually got arrested—though his …
01:01:08 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Why the SEC Lawsuit Against Consensys May Hold Little Ground - Ep. 671
In this episode, crypto lawyers Kayvan Sadeghi and Sam Enzer delve into the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys, which focuses on MetaMask's swaps and staking services, and explore the implications of th…
01:08:01 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
How Crypto Prediction Market Polymarket Signaled Early That Biden Might Drop Out - Ep. 670
Prediction markets are gaining mainstream traction, particularly with the upcoming US elections. In this episode, Nick Tomaino, founder of 1confirmation, which is an investor in Polymarket, explores …
00:41:29 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
The Chopping Block: Biden's Resignation Odds, Market Predictions, and Chevron Ruling's Impact on Crypto - Ep. 669
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, special guest Laura…
01:07:04 |
Thu 04 Jul 2024
Bits + Bips: Ethereum and Solana ETFs and Why Crypto Is Poised for a Breakout - Ep. 668
Are Solana ETFs on the brink of approval? How might political outcomes influence this decision?
Join hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann as they delve into the latest buzz around Solan…
00:55:44 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
How to Figure Out Whether a Crypto Token Is Worth Its Trading Price - Ep. 667
The problem of low float, high fully diluted valuation (FDV) coins is one that is frequently discussed in crypto. But there’s another wrinkle: investors need to understand the unrealized gains of the…
01:27:22 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
Why the Mt. Gox Repayments May Not Hurt the Bitcoin Price Much - Ep. 666
Ten and a half years after filing for bankruptcy, Mt. Gox is finally set to disburse 142,000 Bitcoin worth nearly $9 billion to creditors between July and October.
Market concern has been growing ov…
00:44:17 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
The SEC Ends Its Ethereum 2.0 Investigation, but Staking Isn't in the Clear - Ep. 665
Last week, Consensys revealed that the SEC had concluded an investigation into Ethereum 2.0, referring to when Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake one.
…
01:12:13 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
LayerZero Fought the Sybils and Airdropped Its Token. Did the Team Win? - Ep. 664
LayerZero’s token claims went live on Thursday, and as with every recent airdrop, there was plenty of controversy.
In this episode, Bryan Pellegrino, cofounder and CEO of LayerZero Labs, joined to di…
00:56:35 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
The Chopping Block: VC Tokens, Memecoins & Celebs, and Seasonal Patterns - Ep. 663
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we dive into the im…
00:52:35 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
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