Unchained: Big Ideas From The Worlds Of Blockchain And Cryptocurrency

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2024-11-20

  Bits + Bips: Will Rate Cuts and Trump's Policies Spark a Bitcoin Supercycle?

Bitcoin and SOL are flirting with all time highs, Ethereum is lagging behind, and the next six months could define the trajectory of crypto markets.  In this episode of Bits + Bips, James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and guest David Grider unravel the key st...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-19

  Are Layer 2s Failing Ethereum? A New Proposal Advocates for Native L2s

Martin Köppelmann, co-founder of Gnosis, has proposed that Ethereum should have native rollups—a vision aimed at addressing scalability and decentralization. Köppelmann critiques the current state of layer 2 solutions, highlighting their limitations in...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-15

  How BlackRock, the World's Largest Asset Manager, Took Crypto Mainstream

BlackRock’s entry into crypto through its bitcoin ETF (and later on the spot ether ETF) has rewritten the record books, driving massive inflows and reshaping the narrative for institutional crypto adoption. Robbie Mitchnick, head of digital assets at B...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-12

  How Crypto Played the Political Game—and Won 'Bigly'

The 2024 elections have reshaped the future of crypto in Washington. With almost $200 million in donations, the Fairshake Super PAC not only backed pro-crypto candidates but also took bold risks by challenging entrenched incumbents. This strategic gamb...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-08

  The Chopping Block: How Prediction Markets Outsmarted the 2024 Election feat. Laura Shin

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner get together and give the industry insider's perspective on crypto. This week, Laura Shin joins the squad to help break down the afterma...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-08

  Under Trump, the First Crypto President, Where Will Markets Go?

With a friendlier regulatory environment in sight, will crypto finally get its moment? Jeff Park, head of alpha strategies at Bitwise, joins Unchained to break down what a pro-crypto approach in Washington could mean for the industry, why DeFi tokens s...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-07

  Bits + Bips: Trump Won and the Question Is: Do You Have Enough Crypto?

Donald Trump is headed back to the White House, and the crypto markets are surging in response.  This episode of Bits + Bips dives into what the election means for crypto, the potential crypto IPOs coming soon, why DeFi tokens are outperforming, and wh...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-05

  Is There a Better Way to Launch Tokens in Crypto?

Crypto networks are meant to be decentralized, community owned systems. But they’re turned out to be dominated by whales and to have more mercenaries who are just interested in getting free tokens to dump them, rather than having long-term believers wh...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-03

  The Chopping Block: 2024 Election Debate feat. Mike Novogratz & Shaun Maguire

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. This week, Robert Leshner welcomes two special guests: Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy, and Shau...
  Laura Shin author
2024-11-01

  How Arthur Hayes Has Prepared His Portfolio for the Elections

As the 2024 U.S. election draws near, the crypto market is buzzing with speculation on what’s next. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, joins Unchained to discuss how Bitcoin and altcoins might react depending on who wins. Hayes shares his insights on ...
  Laura Shin author