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.
PaperTrade, a platform offering up to 1000x leverage on Bitcoin and Ethereum, faces significant backlash after retroactively changing its tokenomics and canceling plans to make the PAPER token transferable. Initially marketed as a "fair launch" where traders earned tokens by losing money against the house, the protocol...
The internet’s fundamental security infrastructure—specifically certificate authorities and legacy PHP code—is increasingly vulnerable to automated exploitation, exposing the fragility of systems built on human-centric trust. Simultaneously, the DeFi ecosystem is witnessing a renaissance of high-leverage "bucket shop" ...
Blockchain security faces mounting pressure from advancements in quantum computing and artificial intelligence, necessitating a shift toward more resilient cryptographic standards. While current elliptic curve-based systems remain functional, their reliance on complex mathematical structures leaves them potentially vul...
Sophisticated supply chain attacks on Ledger hardware wallets involve malicious implants designed to capture seed phrases during initial setup. These custom-built modules, which include integrated eSIMs for data exfiltration, have facilitated the theft of over $100 million in cryptocurrency, primarily targeting users i...
Hardware wallet security faces critical threats from sophisticated supply chain attacks, where malicious actors intercept devices to embed LTE chips capable of exfiltrating seed phrases. While hardware remains the gold standard for securing significant assets, users must mitigate risks through diversification—splitting...
TOKEN2049 in Singapore signaled a structural shift in the crypto industry, moving away from speculative "degen" culture toward institutional integration and corporate professionalism. Security remains a critical vulnerability, highlighted by sophisticated supply chain attacks where hardware wallets were compromised wit...
The cryptocurrency industry is transitioning from a retail-driven, pioneering phase toward institutional adoption and integration with traditional finance. Lorenzo Valente, Director of Research for Digital Assets at ARK Invest, argues that the sector’s future hinges on scaling through Layer 2 solutions and tokenizing r...
NEAR Intents recently suffered a $3.8 million exploit due to a complex, asynchronous vulnerability in its multi-chain infrastructure. GM Alex Shevchenko explains how the team identified the attacker through internal logs and public data, leading to a successful recovery of funds. The incident highlights the effectivene...
The crypto industry faces a critical juncture as AI-driven mathematical advancements threaten current cryptographic standards, prompting debates over "bunker mode" to secure assets. While some propose defensive measures like moving funds to unspent addresses, others suggest leveraging AI to fortify blockchain protocols...
The rapid advancement of AI models raises concerns regarding the long-term security of elliptic curve cryptography, forcing a reevaluation of how crypto assets are protected against potential brute-force attacks. While immediate panic is unwarranted, the industry must prioritize infrastructure resilience, particularly ...
THORChain’s role in facilitating money laundering by North Korean actors remains a point of intense contention regarding the protocol's decentralization and ethical responsibilities. While co-founder Chad Barraford maintains that the protocol lacks native censorship capabilities and that implementing them would comprom...
High-net-worth investors frequently own cryptocurrency but struggle to integrate it into long-term wealth-building strategies. The "Future of Digital Wealth" report highlights that friction—not a lack of conviction—prevents deeper adoption. Nexo addresses these barriers by offering institutional-grade custodial service...
Decentralized protocols face a fundamental trade-off between censorship resistance and the enforcement of property rights, particularly when cross-chain bridges facilitate the movement of stolen funds. While THORChain maintains a permissive, neutral stance, newer models like NEAR utilize validator-level anomaly detecti...
The rapid evolution of AI agents and their capacity for autonomous hacking fundamentally alters the landscape of digital security and decentralized infrastructure. Recent exploits, such as the Bitget hack, demonstrate how sophisticated actors leverage complex system vulnerabilities, forcing a reevaluation of security p...
Hunter Biden details his entry into the cryptocurrency space, tracing it back to his work with the U.N. World Food Program, where he observed the potential for digital wallets to empower refugees and subsistence farmers. He explains the launch of his meme coin, LAPTOP, as a deliberate effort to reclaim his narrative an...
Navigating a career in the male-dominated crypto industry requires a blend of deep technical proficiency, intellectual independence, and resilience against systemic volatility. Credibility stems from mastering the underlying technology—understanding smart contracts, asset movement, and regulatory frameworks—rather than...
Bitget recently suffered a $388 million security breach caused by a third-party zero-day vulnerability that enabled hackers to bypass risk controls and execute fraudulent withdrawal commands. In response, the exchange implemented immediate containment measures and leveraged its $556 million user protection fund to ensu...
The current crypto bull market marks a structural shift driven by social trading and the integration of AI agents into financial infrastructure. Social trading platforms, functioning as "dopamine-driven" investment machines, have successfully captured market interest by making trading transparent and interactive. Simul...
Prediction markets like Kalshi face intense scrutiny regarding volume legitimacy, yet incentivized liquidity often provides necessary efficiency for users despite optics-heavy concerns about wash trading. Meanwhile, AI labs operate with alarming negligence, treating powerful agents as benign "babies" while ignoring the...
Bitcoin’s recent reclaim of the 50-week moving average marks a potential shift from a bear market to a new bull cycle. While initial price gains stemmed from short covering, the absence of a subsequent sell-off indicates sustained organic demand and institutional participation. The market is moving away from treating c...
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