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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.

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Bits + Bips: Vanguard's Crypto U-Turn, Tether/MSTR FUD & Picking Future Winners - Ep. 967

02 Dec 2025
1h 0m
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In this episode of Bits and Bips, Austin Campbell hosts Chris Perkins, Ram Ahluwalia, and Alex Kruger to discuss the collision of crypto and macroeconomics. The panel analyzes the Bank of Japan's rate hike and its impact on crypto markets, the potential unwind of the yen carry trade, and the overall pressure on high be...

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The Chopping Block: In Defense of Exponentials – Haseeb Reads His Viral Essay - Ep. 965

29 Nov 2025
14m
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In a special Thanksgiving weekend episode of The Chopping Block, Haseeb Qureshi reads his article "In Defense of Exponentials," addressing the current financial cynicism in the crypto market. He contrasts it with past financial nihilism, arguing against over-reliance on metrics like P-E ratios and blaming greed for mar...

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Can ‘Choose Rich’ Nick Create the Barstool Sports of Crypto? - Ep. 964

28 Nov 2025
50m
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Laura Shin interviews Nick O'Neill, also known as Choose Rich Nick, the CEO and co-founder of Bodagos, about his career and the persona he created. Nick discusses his background in content creation, the accidental creation of his "Choose Rich Nick" character, and the motivations behind his often controversial online st...

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Uneasy Money: Monad Soars After Launch. Was Its Slow ICO an Advantage in the End? - Ep. 963

27 Nov 2025
1h 1m
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The "Uneasy Money" podcast episode features Kain Warwick, Luca Netz, and Taylor Monahan discussing recent events in the crypto space. They delve into the launch of Monad, the listing dynamics on Binance and Coinbase, and the messy TVL campaign of MegaETH. The panel also analyzes Polymarket's CFTC approval and Klarna's ...

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DEX in the City: Insider Trading and Crypto: What the Law Actually Says - Ep. 962

26 Nov 2025
47m
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"Dex in the City" features three lawyers—Jessi Brooks, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos (KKV), and Vy Le—discussing the complexities of insider trading, particularly within the crypto space. They explore the legal definitions, historical context, and practical implications of insider trading, differentiating between classical...

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Why Berachain Gave Brevan Howard a Secret $25M Escape Hatch - Ep. 961

26 Nov 2025
35m
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This podcast episode of Unchained features Steve Ehrlich interviewing Jack Kubinec about his investigative story on Berachain's Series B fundraise. Kubinec discusses the unusual terms offered to Brevan Howard Digital, including a refund right that allows them to demand their $25 million investment back under certain co...

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Bits + Bips: Why the Markets Now Have a Bullish Setup - Ep. 960

25 Nov 2025
56m
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The "Bits and Bips" podcast episode features Austin Campbell, Chris Perkins, and Ram Ahluwalia discussing market volatility, potential rate cuts, and the impact of institutional investors on crypto prices. They analyze Nvidia's earnings, debate the merits of 50-year mortgages, and express skepticism about DATs (Digital...

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What Ethereum Will Look Like When It Implements Its New Privacy Focus - Ep. 959

25 Nov 2025
1h 13m
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In this episode of Unchained, Laura Shin interviews Andy Guzman and Oscar Torin from the Ethereum Foundation about the Privacy Cluster, an initiative aimed at making Ethereum more private and accessible for both individuals and institutions. They discuss the importance of privacy in crypto, the history and mission of t...

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With Aztec's Ignition Chain Launched, Will Ethereum Have Decentralized Privacy? - Ep. 958

23 Nov 2025
1h 18m
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In this episode of Unchained, Laura Shin interviews Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews, co-founders of Aztec Network, about their newly launched Ignition Chain. They discuss Aztec's mission to bring private, decentralized layer 2 solutions to Ethereum, enabling private identities, data, and smart contracts. The conversatio...

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Bits + Bips: What CFTC Oversight Could Mean For Crypto As Trump's Chair Pick Crosses Key Senate Hurdle - Ep. 957

22 Nov 2025
31m
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The podcast episode features Steve Ehrlich interviewing Chris Giancarlo, former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), about the nomination of Mike Selig as the new CFTC chair. Giancarlo shares his experiences working with Selig and discusses Selig's qualifications, highlighting his broad support wit...

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Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Will Keep Going Down - Ep. 956

22 Nov 2025
37m
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In this episode of Bits and Bips, Steve Ehrlich interviews Markus Thielen from Tenex Research about the current state of the crypto market. They discuss the impact of Nvidia's earnings, define what constitutes a bear market in crypto, and compare the current market conditions to previous downturns, including the influe...

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The Chopping Block: DATs Break Below NAV — Consolidation, Buybacks & Quantum Fear - Ep. 955

21 Nov 2025
55m
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In this episode of Chopping Block, Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the DATpocalypse, where most DATs are trading below NAV. They explore potential strategies for DATs, such as M&A, capital structure experimentation, and selling cr...

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Uneasy Money: Hyperliquid's Dilemma After 10/10: Protect Itself or Its Users? - Ep. 954

21 Nov 2025
1h 10m
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In this episode of Uneasy Money, Kain Warwick, Luca Netz, and Taylor Monahan discuss recent trends in the crypto space, including the resurgence of ICOs and their potential benefits and drawbacks, using examples like MegaEth, Monad, and Aztec. They delve into the history of ICOs, highlighting the EOS ICO and Gnosis, an...

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ETH's HTTP Moment? How Ethereum Interop Layer Hopes to Fix L2 Fragmentation - Ep. 953

20 Nov 2025
47m
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In this episode of Unchained, Laura Shin interviews Marissa Posner and Yoav Weiss from the Ethereum Foundation about their new project, the Ethereum Interop Layer (EIL). They discuss the problems EIL aims to solve, such as the lack of seamless user experience and trust assumptions in cross-chain transactions. They expl...

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DEX in the City: Are Prediction Markets Gambling, and Who Should Regulate Them? - Ep. 952

19 Nov 2025
47m
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In the second episode of "Decks in the City," Jessi Brooks, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, and Vy Le, three lawyers in the crypto space, discuss the week's crypto Twitter fight involving Amanda Fisher, policy director for Better Markets, and her criticisms of Uniswap. They delve into the dynamics of the SEC under Gary Gens...

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Bits + Bips: Why the White House Says Crypto Must Grow in America - Ep. 951

19 Nov 2025
1h 2m
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The podcast episode features Austin Campbell, Chris Perkins, and Ram Ahluwalia discussing the market structure bill in the Senate with guest Patrick Witt, an advisor on digital assets. They delve into the details of the bill, its potential impact on DeFi, and the challenges of educating senators on crypto-related issue...

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Bitcoin’s Outlook, ETH's Next Major Support and Why Zcash’s Run Isn’t Over: Bits + Bips - Ep. 950

15 Nov 2025
30m
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In this episode of Unchained OnAir's Bits and Bips Live, Steve Ehrlich interviews Katie Stockton from Fairlead Strategies about the crypto market. Katie explains her approach to charting and technical analysis, emphasizing the importance of understanding price trends and supply-demand dynamics. They discuss Bitcoin's l...

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The Chopping Block: Tokenomics Reset — ICOs Rise, UNI Turns On Fees, MEV Goes to Court - Ep. 949

15 Nov 2025
51m
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In this episode of Chopping Block, Haseeb, Tom, Robert, and Tarun discuss current crypto market trends, including the resurgence of ICOs and the debate around airdrop farming. They analyze the implications of Monad's ICO and the controversy surrounding ICObeast's hedging strategy, questioning the value of airdrops vers...

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How the x402 Standard Is Enabling AI Agents to Pay Each Other - Ep. 948

15 Nov 2025
1h 6m
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In this episode of Unchained, host Laura Shin interviews Erik Reppel from Coinbase Developer Platform and Sam Ragsdale, CEO of Merit Systems, about x402, an open protocol for internet-native payments. They discuss the history of the 402 HTTP status code, the need for a standard way to move value across the internet, es...

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Uneasy Money: ICOs Are Back and Why Airdrops Are Instantly Dumped - Ep. 947

14 Nov 2025
56m
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In the first episode of "Uneasy Money," Kain Warwick, Luca Netz, and Taylor Monahan discuss the Balancer v2 exploit, questioning how such a long-standing bug remained undetected and debating the effectiveness of audits and bug bounties. They analyze BearChain's response to the hack, including the controversial decision...

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