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.
DeFi lending infrastructure faces a critical shift as recent exploits, including the Kelp DAO incident, highlight the systemic vulnerabilities of monolithic liquidity pools. Unlike traditional models, Morpho’s modular architecture isolates lending markets, allowing curators to manage risk independently and preventing w...
The KelpDAO exploit, orchestrated by the North Korean Lazarus Group, resulted in the creation of $228 million in bad debt on the Aave protocol through the minting of fraudulent restaked ETH. Arkham Intelligence identified the attack by tracking the Lazarus Group’s characteristic laundering patterns via ThorChain. In a ...
The recent KelpDAO bridge hack, the largest DeFi exploit of 2026, exposes the fragility of cross-chain infrastructure and the limitations of the "code is law" ethos. Unlike simple key compromises, attackers leveraged complex infrastructure vulnerabilities to spoof transactions, draining over $300 million. This event se...
DeFi faces a critical reckoning as recent exploits—including the $300 million KelpDAO bridge attack—expose systemic vulnerabilities in bridge, oracle, and multi-sig configurations. These incidents demand greater accountability, yet the industry often suppresses necessary discourse to avoid regulatory overreaction. Mean...
The recent Kelp DAO hack, which resulted in the theft of over $200 million in liquid restaking tokens, highlights systemic vulnerabilities in cross-chain DeFi protocols. North Korea exploited a single-validator bridge configuration to mint unbacked tokens, subsequently using them as collateral on lending platforms like...
Canton’s legitimacy as a blockchain versus a mediated messaging network centers on its ability to enforce financial rules without trusted third parties. While the network utilizes a UTXO model and decentralized state management to facilitate institutional capital markets, critics argue that its reliance on centralized ...
Apex introduces a stablecoin backed by digital credit, specifically MicroStrategy’s "Stretch" preferred equity, aiming to bridge NASDAQ-listed yield into the DeFi ecosystem. While this offers double-digit returns, critics highlight risks associated with its reliance on underlying asset volatility and regulatory constra...
Market volatility and the current macro-crypto landscape remain driven by a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, institutional positioning, and shifting liquidity. FalconX global co-head of markets Josh Lim highlights that while Bitcoin has established a floor in the mid-70s, significant sell-side pressure persi...
Quantum computing risks to Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem serve as a primary market concern, often functioning as a convenient narrative for institutional investors to explain negative momentum or justify capital allocation toward traditional safe havens like gold. While the threat of "Q-Day"—the point at whi...
Nader Al-Najji, founder of the DeSo blockchain, details his journey through the crypto industry, from his early days mining Bitcoin to his experiences founding Basis and BitClout. The conversation centers on the legal challenges he faced after the DOJ and SEC brought fraud allegations against him in 2024, which were ul...
Bitcoin’s long-standing resistance to change faces a critical test with BIP-361, a proposal to freeze specific, quantum-vulnerable wallet addresses. This shift highlights a fundamental tension between Bitcoin’s core "code is law" ethos and the practical necessity of evolving to mitigate existential threats from quantum...
Quantum computing poses a theoretical threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, yet current research into quantum-resistant hash functions suggests that existing infrastructure can be adapted without requiring fundamental changes to the network. Beyond this technical challenge, the rapid development of AI, exemplifie...
The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports has shifted regional geopolitical tensions toward long-term economic pressure, forcing Iran to navigate existential financial risks while global markets show resilience. Despite initial concerns, the blockade has not triggered widespread market distress, suggesting that investor...
Onchain derivatives, specifically options, represent a nascent but critical evolution in decentralized finance, moving beyond the dominance of perpetual futures to offer more sophisticated, programmable financial instruments. While early onchain attempts faced significant setbacks due to security vulnerabilities and re...
Geopolitical instability, specifically the tenuous ceasefire between Iran and Israel, has triggered significant volatility across crypto and macro markets. Kavita Gupta, founder and general partner at Delta Blockchain Fund, observes that while Bitcoin and Ethereum have shown resilience, the market remains in a state of...
The conversation centers on Morgan Stanley's entry into the Bitcoin ETF market with its MSBT fund and its potential impact. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart assesses MSBT's strong initial trading volume and its appeal to long-term buy-and-hold investors due to its low 14 basis points fee. He suggests Morgan Stanley...
The podcast explores the potential identification of Satoshi Nakamoto as Adam Back, dissecting a recent article's claims and the implications for Bitcoin's future. The panel discusses the weaknesses in the stylometric analysis used to support this theory, as well as the potential disappointment if Satoshi is revealed t...
The podcast explores the implications of advanced AI models like Mythos on cybersecurity, particularly within the crypto space. The discussion centers on whether AI will exacerbate existing vulnerabilities or ultimately enhance security measures. The panelists debate the practicality of immutability in smart contracts,...
The podcast "DEX in the City" features Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, Jessi, and Vy discussing cryptocurrency regulation with guests Commissioner Hester Peirce and Sumeera Younis from the SEC. They explore the SEC's Crypto Task Force operations, emphasizing open communication and transparency with market participants. The ...
The podcast explores the Drift hack, revealing it as a sophisticated, six-month intelligence operation potentially linked to North Korea, involving in-person interactions and constructed professional identities. Security measures, such as endpoint protection and separate devices for sensitive signing operations, are em...
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