03 Sept 2025
58m

How Crypto Insiders Are Sidestepping the Law to Dump on Retail - Ep. 895

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Unchained

In this episode of Unchained, Laura Shin interviews Nick Vaiman, CEO and co-founder of Bubble Maps, about investigations into crypto shenanigans involving figures like Hayden Davis and Sahil Arora. They discuss the "presidential coins" incident, Hayden Davis's involvement in various meme coin launches including the YZY token, and his ability to "snipe" tokens using privileged information. The conversation also covers Sahil Arora's method of onboarding celebrities into crypto schemes, and the broader issue of systemic failures in law enforcement and user protection within the crypto industry. Vaiman shares Bubble Maps' efforts to create a platform for quickly sharing information about on-chain incidents and bringing accountability to the crypto space. Finally, they touch on Justin Sun's investment in World Liberty Financials token and Vaiman's journey into crypto and the founding of Bubble Maps.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Trump Tokens

Part 2: Hayden Davis and Insider Trading

Part 3: YZY Launch and Legal Ramifications

Part 4: Snipers, Alpha Groups, and Sahil Arora

Part 5: Community Solutions and Justin Sun

Part 6: Bubble Maps' Story and Infrastructure

Part 7: Final Advice

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