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. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.

Unchained

Fri Jul 26 2024

Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democratic Party Will Embrace Crypto

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The episode discusses the support for crypto within the Democratic Party, including efforts to include it in the party platform and advocate for fair banking practices. It also explores internal debates within the crypto community and hopes for regulatory clarity. Recent developments in the crypto industry, such as the launch of Ethereum ETFs and repayment of Mt. Gox Bitcoin, are also highlighted.

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Tue Jul 23 2024

Apps on the TON Blockchain Have Become Extremely Popular. Is It Sustainable?

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This episode explores the growth and integration of Telegram mini apps on the TON blockchain. It highlights the success of viral mechanics and incentives in attracting millions of users. The collaboration between Telegram and Ton Foundation is discussed, along with the features and scalability of the Ton blockchain. The episode also delves into user retention strategies, wallet integration, compliance efforts, and community engagement initiatives. Overall, the goal is to convert Web2 users into Web3 users who actively participate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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Fri Jul 19 2024

Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top Pick for the Next SEC Chair

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This episode covers various aspects of crypto regulation, including Congressman French Hill's criticism of Gary Gensler's approach, bipartisan efforts in Congress, stablecoin text review, SEC chair preference, regulatory implications, shift in deference, rulemaking concerns, former President Trump's evolving stance on cryptocurrencies, potential replacement for Representative Patrick McHenry, House Financial Services Committee chairmanship, recent developments in the crypto industry, Grayscale's Ethereum ETF fee, StateStreet's stablecoin initiatives, and other news such as Hong Kong's stablecoin legislation and Indian exchange hack.

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Thu Jul 18 2024

The Chopping Block: Trump's VP Pick, SEC's Future, and Congress' Crypto Legislation

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The episode discusses the impact of SEC enforcement actions on the crypto industry, the potential influence of J.D. Vance as a VP pick, Gary Gensler's role in the SEC, political factors affecting crypto legislation, lobbying efforts by the crypto industry, and the uncertain legislative landscape for crypto regulation. Key insights include the significant legal fees incurred by companies due to SEC actions, the growing political power of the crypto industry, and the need for engagement and dialogue in shaping sensible regulations.

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Wed Jul 17 2024

Bits + Bips: How to Play the ‘Trump Trade’ in Crypto After the Assassination Attempt

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This episode covers the impact of an assassination attempt on former President Trump, bearish sentiment and Bitcoin price fluctuations, data bias in prediction markets, negative CPI print and rate cut speculation, government interventions and alternative investments, cryptocurrency ETFs and market dynamics, market breadth and trend change, predictions for Ethereum ETF launch and Bitcoin trend, and Bitcoin in bull market range and China's potential unbanning.

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Tue Jul 16 2024

Iggy Azalea on Memes, OnlyFans, and Her Plans to Make MOTHER a Success

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This episode explores the challenges and opportunities of the crypto space, focusing on the launch of the 'Mother' token by a celebrity. It delves into the integration of cryptocurrency into various business ventures, community building lessons from platforms like OnlyFans, and the debate surrounding celebrities in the crypto world. The episode also highlights the importance of organic entry into communities and provides insights on successfully integrating meme tokens into fan culture.

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Fri Jul 12 2024

The Chopping Block: The Role of Media in Crypto, Blockworks Op-Ed, and Apps vs. Infrastructure

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This episode explores the intersection of the media industry and the crypto space. It delves into the perspectives on investing in infrastructure versus applications, the future of crypto technology, challenges faced by crypto media companies, controversies surrounding opinions in the industry, and the role of media in delivering truth amidst bias and polarization.

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Fri Jul 12 2024

How Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin Inspired Key Parts of Celestia

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This episode covers stories of hacking organizations, Bitcoin scalability debates, blockchain scaling and security, data availability sampling, trust-minimized light nodes, bridging assets, decentralization, concerns about a hyper-financialized ecosystem, recent news in the crypto industry, and podcast network updates.

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Tue Jul 09 2024

Why the SEC Lawsuit Against Consensys May Hold Little Ground

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The episode discusses the legal challenges faced by the SEC in regulating cryptocurrencies, particularly focusing on the case against ConsenSys and MetaMask. It explores jurisdictional issues, substantive legal arguments, staking products and investment contracts, disagreements among judges, the Binance case, the impact of the Chevron deference ruling, and the role of Congress in future regulation.

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Fri Jul 05 2024

How Crypto Prediction Market Polymarket Signaled Early That Biden Might Drop Out

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This episode explores prediction markets and focuses on Polymarket as a leading platform. It discusses the growth and challenges faced by Polymarket, the insights provided by prediction markets, curating markets and market resolution, the history and prospects of prediction markets, as well as highlights from the crypto news. The episode also highlights the importance of humor and community engagement in the crypto space.

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