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
The Chopping Block: Debanking Drama, Crowdsales, and the Future of Crypto Regulation - Ep. 762
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 deep into th…
00:45:25 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Bits + Bips: Trump Will Soon Be President. Where Will Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Go? - Ep. 761
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark, only to slump back down on Tuesday, sparking debates about what’s next for the crypto markets. In this episode, James Seyffart and Alex Kruger are joined by Charles…
01:02:22 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
2025 Will Be a Year of Crypto Competition. Can Ethereum Make a Comeback? - Ep. 760
Ethereum, once the undisputed leader in the smart contract ecosystem, is facing intense competition from Solana, which has outpaced Ethereum on key metrics such as developer growth. Meanwhile, debate…
01:48:59 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
The Chopping Block: Scarcity vs. Abundance, AI’s Crypto Role, and Virtuals - Ep. 759
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 speci…
01:07:10 |
Sat 04 Jan 2025
With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Their Future Look Like? - Ep. 758
In this episode, Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, takes us through his journey of launching ai16z, a decentralized AI-driven investment DAO, and the explosive growth of the Eliza open-source fram…
00:59:49 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
2024 Was Full of Fascinating Crypto News. Here Are Its Top Moments - Ep. 757
2024 was nothing short of transformative for the crypto world. From bitcoin’s relentless climb amidst macroeconomic shifts to Solana’s continued rise amidst meme coin mania, this year saw narratives …
00:52:47 |
Tue 31 Dec 2024
RERUN: How to Figure Out Whether a Crypto Token Is Worth Its Trading Price - Ep. 756
Low float and high fully diluted valuation (FDV) coins have been a hot topic in crypto this year. Yet, understanding these coins' unrealized gains is critical for truly grasping their pricing.
In thi…
01:24:08 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
2024 Was Solana's Best Year Yet. Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2025? - Ep. 755
2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But…
00:57:23 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Why Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Is Betting Big on Crypto, Stablecoins, and Prediction Markets - Ep. 754
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In this episode of Unchained, Robinhood CEO Vlad Te…
00:54:13 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
The Chopping Block: 2025 Predictions, AI's Crypto Play, and U.S. Legislation - Ep. 753
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 special end-of-year episode, they re…
01:05:26 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Keeps Smashing All-Time Highs, and MSTR Joins the Big Leagues - Ep. 752
Bitcoin’s 2024 rally has been explosive, but is the next phase just beginning? In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Noelle Acheson, Ram Ahluwalia, and Alex Kruger are joined by Ledn’s Mauricio di Ba…
01:09:40 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
After an Incredible 2024 for USDe, Ethena Plans to Supercharge Growth - Ep. 751
USDe shattered expectations in 2024, emerging as the largest decentralized stablecoin in circulation and a game changer for DeFi. Ethena’s founder, Guy Young, joins the show to reveal how the protoco…
00:55:16 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
The Chopping Block: Google’s Willow Chip, ICO Resurgence, and Crypto Dev Trends - Ep. 750
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 crew explores the resurgence …
00:56:51 |
Sun 15 Dec 2024
How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024 - Ep. 749
The 2024 Developer Report from Electric Capital reveals many shifting dynamics. For starters, for the first time in eight years, Ethereum was not the top chain for new developers—Solana was. Meanwhil…
00:48:03 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Bits + Bips: Bitcoin in Geopolitics, ETH’s Momentum, SOL ETFs & China’s Crypto Pivots? - Ep. 748
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Ram Ahluwalia, and Noelle Acheson are joined by Jamie Coutts to analyze Ethereum’s breakout and its improving fundamentals, how China’s “moderate…
01:04:30 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Under the First Crypto President, What Will Regulation of the Industry Look Like? - Ep. 747
With Paul Atkins as the incoming SEC Chair, David Sacks as the AI & Crypto Czar, and potential CFTC leadership changes, the Trump administration is signaling a major shift for crypto, AI, and financi…
01:31:35 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
The Chopping Block: XRP’s DeFi Comeback, Trump’s Crypto Picks, and Bitcoin at $100K - Ep. 746
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner get together and give the industry insider's perspective on crypto. This week, Laur…
01:04:29 |
Sun 08 Dec 2024
Why Trump’s SEC Chair Pick, Paul Atkins, Is So Positive for Crypto - Ep. 745
With the nomination of the pro-crypto Paul Atkins to be the next SEC chair, the crypto industry is potentially facing a 180 from the agency. As co-chair of The Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance initia…
00:50:40 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Bits + Bips: Why XRP Might Have Been The ‘Most Hated’ Rally Ever - Ep. 744
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Noelle Acheson, and Ram Ahluwalia are joined by Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, to discuss the surprising mainstream buzz around …
01:05:35 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
How the Tornado Cash Lawsuit Was Won and Why It Matters - Ep. 743
Last week, the crypto world celebrated a major legal victory when a federal appeals court struck down OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado Cash’s immutable smart contracts in a Coinbase-funded lawsuit. While …
01:00:52 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
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