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
Bits + Bips: Why a Trump vs. Fed Showdown Would Crush the U.S. Dollar - Ep. 822
An independent Federal Reserve has long been the cornerstone of U.S. economic stability, but what happens when that foundation is shaken?
In this week’s episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into on…
01:10:17 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
How Asia's Crypto Communities View the Tariffs and Trump's Embrace of Crypto
The U.S. is rattled by tariffs, economic uncertainty, and political U-turns on crypto. But across Asia, the response has been … different.
In this episode of Unchained, we check in with two of the sh…
01:21:44 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
Jesse Pollak on ‘Base Is for Everyone’ + Guy Young and Carlos Domingo on Converge - Ep. 820
This week on Unchained: two big stories, one episode.
First, Jesse Pollak, head of Coinbase’s L2 Base, joins to unpack the chaos behind the viral “Coined It” memecoin moment, a tweet-turned-token tha…
01:16:27 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
The Chopping Block: OM’s Collapse, Vitalik’s Morality Test, & Tariff Chaos - Ep. 819
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 the dra…
00:57:10 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Bits + Bips: How to Reignite Market Confidence Amid Tariff Turmoil - Ep. 818
Markets are nervous, liquidity is drying up, and political messaging is inconsistent at best.
In this week’s Bits + Bips, the crew unpacks the shifting mood across capital markets and what it will ta…
01:17:53 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Bitcoin to $200K+ This Year? These 2 Crypto Investors Think So - Ep. 817
The crypto markets are at a crossroads. While macro chaos — tariff whiplash, rising yields, and inflation fears — continues to dominate headlines, bitcoin has barely budged. And some say that’s exact…
00:57:37 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Why CoinFund Believes There’s Still a Strong Bull Case for Bitcoin and Crypto - Ep. 816
Tariffs were back on the table, and then they weren’t. Last week, the Trump administration stunned markets with an announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket rate and a 125% tariff…
00:39:22 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
The Chopping Block: Bitcoin’s 200K Dream, Tariff Nightmares, & the Altcoin Exodus - Ep. 815
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 is joined by Jeff …
01:05:19 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Bits + Bips: Why a U.S. Recession May Be Coming — And Still Isn’t Priced In - Ep. 814
The markets are rattled. Tariffs are rising. Investors are pulling back.
In this week’s Bits + Bips, the panel digs into what’s really driving the selloff, why the Fed may be stuck, and how Trump’s t…
01:13:43 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Arthur Hayes on Why Tariffs Will Be Good for Bitcoin and Crypto - Ep. 813
TradFi and DeFi markets are in motion, responding to Trump’s tariffs, but a giant injection of liquidity could be on the way.
Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes provides his expertise on economic policy, mac…
01:06:55 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
USDC's Circle Just Filed to IPO. Would It Make a Good Investment? - Ep. 812
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has filed for an initial public offering with the SEC, as Trump’s tariffs cause turmoil in the markets and stablecoin bills make their way through Congress, promising to…
00:43:06 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Bits + Bips: Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Mayhem, But Will They Revive U.S. Manufacturing? - Ep. 811
After President Donald Trump’s proud announcement of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, markets worldwide took a tumble.
Shortly after Trump’s Rose Garden announcement concluded, James Seyffart, Steven Ehrli…
01:12:05 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
The Chopping Block: Hester Peirce on Freedom, Fraud, & Fixing the SEC - Ep. 810
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 is joined by SEC C…
00:57:37 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
At What Price Freedom? Stopping ‘All-Out Crime’ in Crypto Market Making - Ep. 809
As DeFi continues to evolve, the challenge of finding a balance between decentralization and protection from all manner of exploits persists.
The founder of Infinex, Kain Warwick, joined the show to…
00:59:43 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
The Chopping Block: Hyperliquid’s Not-So-DeFi Moment, 23andMe, & STABLE Act - Ep. 808
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 the Hyp…
01:02:00 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
Hyperliquid Saved Itself a $15 Million Loss, but Sparked Criticism - Ep. 807
Perpetual swap DEX Hyperliquid suffered a whale attack and was on the brink of losing $15 million. It promptly responded in a way that generated a fair amount of controversy.
The founder and CEO of A…
00:43:37 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Bits + Bips: Why Traders Are Sanguine Before Trump’s Big Tariff Day - Ep. 806
Investors are still licking their wounds from this month’s corrections. But just as Trump’s tariffs are about to move into full-force, our experts are seeing silver linings and causes for optimism.
W…
00:57:19 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
How Ethereum's Sprawling Pectra Upgrade Will Boost Its Ability to Compete - Ep. 805
As Ethereum deploys Pectra, it faces stiff competition and community criticism. Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot map out the chain’s direction.
Ethereum is well o…
01:12:32 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Ethena's L1 Shows Fat Apps Are on the Rise. Can They Beat Fat Protocols? - Ep. 804
Blockchains were supposed to capture the majority of the value in crypto. But what if that’s wrong?
For years, the Fat Protocols Thesis argued that blockchains would be the biggest winners. But new d…
00:46:05 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
The Chopping Block: Solana’s Ad Disaster, AI Takes Over & the Great Blockchain Pivot - Ep. 803
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 unpacks Ethereum’s…
00:59:25 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Laura Shin. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.