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.
This podcast episode explores the evolution of cryptocurrency regulation in Hong Kong, the increasing involvement of Chinese companies in the local crypto ecosystem, and China's unique approach to blockchain technology. Experts also discuss the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies around the globe, the potential i...
This podcast episode examines the ongoing legal battles between the SEC, Binance, and Coinbase, shedding light on allegations of securities violations, misrepresentations, and fund commingling. It delves into the complexities of regulating cryptocurrency exchanges and digital assets, highlighting the SEC's scattershot ...
This podcast episode explores the evolving legal landscape for the crypto industry in the United States, particularly in light of recent lawsuits filed by the SEC against major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. The SEC's aggressive approach to enforcement actions has raised concerns within the crypto community, lead...
This podcast episode comprehensively delves into the evolving landscape of crypto wallets, ranging from concerns surrounding seed phrase security and recovery services to innovative security features and technologies. The speakers shed light on the unique challenges and potential benefits of different wallet systems, s...
This podcast episode delves into the current trends, debates, and challenges within the blockchain community. It explores the rise of memecoins and bizarre incidents like people begging for money on Twitter, the personal caffeine preferences and perceived tensions among podcasters, and the historical and future traject...
This podcast episode commemorates the 500th episode of the Unchained podcast, reflecting on the journey and impact of the show. It features a retrospective on the crypto landscape, an interview with CZ on Binance's global strategy, discussions on the potential future of Binance in light of regulatory scrutiny, and an i...
This podcast episode focuses on the development of a compliant ecosystem for digital asset trading and custody, the approval of Prometheum as an ATS and special purpose broker-dealer, the changing regulatory landscape in the crypto industry, the need for investor protection, the difficulties surrounding illegally issue...
This podcast episode introduces Mint.fun, a new NFT aggregator and minting platform designed to offer a comprehensive and user-friendly experience. It explores the concept of Bitcoin Ordinals and speculates on the potential changes they might bring to the crypto and NFT market. Additionally, the episode discusses Ledge...
This podcast episode delves into EigenLayer, a platform that allows project builders to access the security of a shared blockchain by leveraging the security infrastructure of existing protocols like Ethereum. It explores EigenLayer's impact on academics and entrepreneurs, the evolving narrative surrounding cryptocurre...
This podcast episode delves into the complex and evolving world of digital assets and DeFi, covering topics such as regulatory jurisdictions, the debate over Ether's status as a security or commodity, the challenges of regulating DeFi and spot markets, the role of the CFTC and SEC in regulating digital assets, and the ...
This podcast episode explores various topics related to Bitcoin, including the conflict between the "laser eye maxi tribe" and the "magicians" over the use of Ordinals, the impact of Bitcoin Bob and BRC-20 tokens, the challenges posed by spam and censorship on the Bitcoin blockchain, the potential integration of Ethere...
This podcast episode examines Ledger's controversial service, Ledger Recover, which permits recovery of funds even with device loss. Concerns about security and transparency emerge due to potential seed phrase compromise and the closed-source nature of the recovery process. The use of fake IDs to bypass verification an...
This podcast episode comprehensively examines the emergence of BRC-20s and Ordinals on the Bitcoin network, analyzing their implications for NFT trading and Bitcoin's original purpose. It delves into the underlying technologies and design choices of these innovations, explores their ethical considerations, and discusse...
This podcast episode delves into various topics related to cryptocurrency, including the Zuzulu pop-up city event in Montenegro, the controversy surrounding the Aragon DAO, the challenges faced by DAO tooling companies in gaining traction, the significance of activist investing in DeFi, the concept of poison pills in t...
This podcast episode examines the intricate and varied legal issues arising from the FTX bankruptcy, including the reclassification of contractors as employees, the IRS's $20 billion tax claim, the trust argument regarding customer assets, complexities surrounding crypto claims, implications of leverage functions, lega...
This podcast episode delves into the FTX saga, exploring the events leading up to its collapse and Sam Bankman-Fried's mindset and motivations. The discussion touches upon the media's portrayal of the crypto industry, the industry's recent downturn, and the challenges reporters face when dealing with PR pitches in the ...
This podcast episode deep dives into the financial difficulties encountered by Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its impact on Grayscale, Genesis, and the crypto market. It examines the intricate issues between DCG, its creditors, and Genesis, highlighting the concerns over non-arms-length transactions, fraud allegation...
This podcast episode discusses the current state of staking on Ethereum, with insights into the merge, liquid staking, and EigenLayer's role in enabling the creation of new services on top of Ethereum. The episode also delves into various aspects of staking, including risks and security, governance, decentralization, t...
This podcast episode delves into various topics, including the challenges of benchmarking blockchains, the drama surrounding Sui and Aptos, recent hacks and the implications for auditing firms, issues in crypto audits and potential solutions, the ongoing legal battle between Coinbase and the SEC, the difficulties in mo...
This podcast episode explores Coinbase's legal strategies against the SEC, the challenges and implications of classifying crypto assets as securities, the major questions doctrine, and the impact of the Ripple case on the crypto industry. It also discusses recent developments such as South Korea's ruling on Luna Classi...
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