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.
Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, joins Steve Ehrlich on Bits and Bips to analyze the current crypto market downturn, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether. Stockton uses technical analysis, emphasizing price trends and momentum indicators to navigate market volatility. Bitcoin's uptrend has reversed, with indica...
The podcast explores the recent downturn in the crypto market, attributing it to factors beyond simple debt liquidations, including a sense of karmic justice and concerns over quantum computing risks influencing TradFi investors. The hosts debate the causes and implications of the 10/10 liquidation event, with CZ of Bi...
The podcast analyzes recent market volatility, particularly in gold and silver, attributing the surge and subsequent collapse to retail investment driven by geopolitical concerns and dollar decoupling narratives. Speakers highlight the role of CME Group's margin hikes in accelerating liquidations. They further examine ...
Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO and founder of Wintermute, a crypto market maker, discusses the state of crypto trading, the concentration of liquidity in mega-cap tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the rise of derivatives and options. Gaevoy notes a growing dissatisfaction among retail investors regarding altcoins, leading to a...
The podcast explores the intersection of AI and crypto, particularly focusing on agent coordination and its potential impact. It highlights the rapid advancements in AI, drawing parallels to the early days of Ethereum and DeFi summer, while also cautioning against the security risks associated with AI agents having acc...
The podcast analyzes current events and regulatory issues impacting the crypto space. The hosts discuss Trump's lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for debanking, questioning whether it overshadows the broader issue of banks' discretionary power and lack of transparency in cutting off access to financial services. They exam...
The podcast explores the current state of the crypto market, which Ryan Watkins describes as a "twilight zone" due to conflicting signals and a transition from speculation to productivity. Watkins notes that sentiment among crypto natives is low, creating potential for upside surprises, especially with valuations reset...
Griff Green, co-founder at Gibbeth and the DAO Security Fund, discusses the launch of the DAO Security Fund, which aims to bolster crypto safety on Ethereum. The fund utilizes approximately $200 million in unclaimed assets from the original DAO to stake Ether and use the revenue to support Ethereum security initiatives...
The podcast explores the evolving landscape of crypto trading and software engineering due to new technologies. It examines the rise of HIP3 markets and real-world asset tokenization, noting a shift towards commodities trading, particularly precious metals, driven by both crypto natives and possibly new users from Asia...
The discussion centers on navigating the complexities of crypto taxes in 2025, focusing on new regulations and strategies for compliance. Laura Walter, founder and CPA of Crypto Tax Girl, explains the implications of the new 1099-DA form, which requires taxpayers to supplement sales proceeds with cost basis information...
The podcast explores the collision of crypto and macroeconomics, focusing on geopolitical risks, commodity pricing, and potential shifts in the global financial order. The discussion highlights the rise of "realpolitik" and its implications for trustless, permissionless blockchain environments. Participants debate whet...
The conversation centers on Bitcoin's role as a safe haven asset, especially when compared to gold, with Steve Sosnick as the guest. Sosnick argues that Bitcoin has increasingly behaved like a risk asset since the beginning of the year, correlating with traditional markets rather than acting as a true safe haven. He at...
The podcast explores the challenges and potential pitfalls in the crypto space, focusing on token sales, social media influence, and blockchain technology. The hosts critique the failures of ICOs and IDOs, highlighting the Trove token sale as an example of KOL campaigns gone wrong. They discuss the anti-VC sentiment dr...
The discussion centers on the Clarity Act, a proposed bill aiming to regulate digital assets, and the controversies surrounding it. The conversation highlights the debate on developer liability, particularly concerning the concept of "control" over DeFi protocols and the implications for those maintaining admin keys fo...
The podcast explores the tokenization of securities, focusing on its potential to update networks of value and disrupt traditional financial systems. Alex Zozos, GC of Superstate and former SEC staff, discusses the advantages of tokenization, such as increased speed, efficiency, programmability, and investor choice, wh...
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik discusses the launch of Nansen's new AI trading agent, designed to streamline on-chain investing by integrating discovery, research, and trade execution into one platform. The agent allows users to execute trades via simple prompts, such as rebalancing portfolios, and aims to provide best price...
The podcast episode centers on the complexities of crypto market structure, the potential for legislative clarity, and the broader macroeconomic environment impacting digital assets. It highlights the challenges in achieving consensus on crypto regulations due to the conflicting interests of various groups, including b...
The conversation centers on the interplay between regulatory developments, macroeconomic factors, and geopolitical events impacting the crypto market, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum. Zach Pandl, Director of Research at Grayscale Investments, suggests that demand for alternative stores of value, driven by macro imbal...
The podcast explores the threat of quantum computing to blockchain technology, particularly Bitcoin, and strategies for mitigation. Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, explains quantum computing's ability to break cryptographic algorithms, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this threat despite uncertain timelines. H...
The podcast explores current trends and challenges in the crypto space, focusing on privacy tokens, meme coins, and the evolving landscape of social media's influence on crypto. It highlights the resurgence of interest in privacy coins like Monero and Zcash, driven by concerns over AI and censorship, while acknowledgin...
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