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
- 934
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
SBF Trial, Day 18: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty on All 7 Counts in Swift Verdict
The downfall of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried from king of the crypto world to crypto scammer is complete.
A Manhattan jury of nine women and three men took less than five hours Thursday afternoo…
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Fri 03 Nov 2023
SBF Trial, Day 17: Closing Arguments Ask: ‘Villain or Good-Faith Actor?’
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried closed their arguments with similar stories to their opening statements more than three weeks ago: a tale of two Sam…
00:17:36 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
The Chopping Block: Nic Carter on Hamas’ Crypto Funding, SBF’s Courtroom Collapse, and Dramas Involving Lido and dYdX - Ep. 564
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the gang sits down with guest Nic Carter of Castle Islan…
00:59:13 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
SBF Trial, Day 16: In Final Cross Examination, SBF Gets Caught Again by His Own Words
For a second, consecutive day, prosecutors pounded away at Sam Bankman-Fried’s credibility, asking the former FTX CEO to explain his obliviousness about how Alameda had spent $8 billion of FTX custom…
00:11:14 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
SBF Trial, Day 15: Prosecutors Hammer Bankman-Fried’s Contradictions With Reams of Evidence
In a trial during which he has suffered many low points, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried may have reached a nadir on day 15 as prosecutor Danielle Sassoon used his own words to show stark contradict…
00:09:47 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Why SBF's Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed Him - Ep. 563
Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried did about as well as he could in his testimony Friday but that he was unlikely “to withs…
00:52:27 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 14: Sam Bankman-Fried Casts Blame on Others for Key Decisions at FTX
Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand before a jury for the first time in his criminal trial for allegedly defrauding FTX customers. The exchange’s co-founder and former CEO tried to recast the image that…
00:12:26 |
Sat 28 Oct 2023
How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here’s One Projection - Ep. 562
In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billion in the first year following the potential approval by the Securiti…
00:42:12 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 13: Before Judge, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Gives Few Straight Answers
In a courtroom drama minus the jury, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took the stand for what can be best described as a “test run.” The hearing aimed to help the judge decide what evidence will be admissible…
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Fri 27 Oct 2023
The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF - Ep. 561
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the four discuss Bitcoin’s price surge…
00:35:47 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 - Ep. 560
James Seyffart, market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, feel quite certain a spot Bitcoin ETF will launch in the next few mont…
01:16:14 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
The Chopping Block: A Rough Week 3 for SBF, DCG Troubles, Fees at Uniswap - Ep. 559
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the four discuss – and disagree about …
00:52:19 |
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial - Ep. 558
Sam Enzer, a partner at the law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, told Laura that compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle had increased the difficulty for the fallen FTX CEO to convince…
00:49:33 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 12: Former FTX General Counsel Speaks Out Against SBF
On the 12th day of the SBF Trial, former FTX General Counsel Can Sun testified about a $7 billion deficit in customer funds. Sun, who was responsible for crafting FTX's terms of service, expressed sh…
00:08:44 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 11: How Alameda Got FTX Into a $9 Billion Hole
The courtroom was abuzz on Wednesday as financial and technical experts took the stand in the ongoing criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried. Accounting professor Peter Easton, a standout witness, …
00:10:10 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 10: Defense Tries But Fails to Undercut Nishad Singh's Credibility
On day 10 of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, SBF’s defense team tried to discredit Nishad Singh, a key witness for the prosecution. Despite their efforts, Singh's testimony about FTX's financial mismana…
00:09:24 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 9: Nishad Singh Describes Former FTX CEO as a Bully and Big Spender
The third week of the criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried began Monday. Nishad Singh, one of three key witnesses for the prosecution, testified about the alleged misuse of customer funds and a t…
00:12:57 |
Tue 17 Oct 2023
Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF--But His Only Hail Mary Is to Testify - Ep. 557
Samson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLX Law, dissect the second week of the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. At this point, the prosecution’s star witnes…
01:15:27 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
SBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges
On the eighth day of the SBF trial, former BlockFi CEO Zac Prince took the stand, serving as a strong witness for the defense, while offering a detailed look into how Alameda Research's borrowing fro…
00:06:36 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
How Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury’s Decision - Ep. 556
The second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial is underway, bringing emotional testimony from SBF’s ex-girlfriend and former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison, along with some surprising stories ab…
00:44:16 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
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