Laura Shin

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Crypto journalist 🎧 Host @unchained_pod 📚 Author, The Cryptopians 💌 Sign up https://t.co/gf90Q5GrXy Ads sponsorships@unchainedcrypto.com

Laura Walter Reveals Top Crypto Tax Strategy
SocialJan 31, 2026

Laura Walter Reveals Top Crypto Tax Strategy

What is the best crypto tax strategy? Laura Walter (Crypto Tax Girl) weighs in 👇 #tax #crypto #strategy

By Laura Shin
Low Sentiment, Yet Unexpected Big Crypto Moves Ahead
SocialJan 30, 2026

Low Sentiment, Yet Unexpected Big Crypto Moves Ahead

Crypto market sentiment is in the dumps. But @RyanWatkins_ says big moves happen when people least expect them 👇 https://t.co/QgFoh6zvlt

By Laura Shin
Crypto Tax Filing for Last Year Is Complicated
SocialJan 30, 2026

Crypto Tax Filing for Last Year Is Complicated

No longer business as usual? Filing last year's crypto taxes would be tricky, @CryptoTaxGirl says https://t.co/rxyDjXRcXk

By Laura Shin
Crypto's Twilight Zone: Bullish Institutions vs Burned‑Out Natives
SocialJan 30, 2026

Crypto's Twilight Zone: Bullish Institutions vs Burned‑Out Natives

Institutions appear ultra-bullish but crypto natives are burning out. What's going on? In this @unchained_pod episode, @RyanWatkins_ joins me to unpack: 🤔 Why he thinks crypto is in a “twilight zone” 💥 How the market could surprise investors ⁉️ What needs to happen for...

By Laura Shin
2025 Crypto Tax Changes Demand New Strategy
SocialJan 30, 2026

2025 Crypto Tax Changes Demand New Strategy

New tax accounting rules are taking effect for crypto. Do old tax strategies still apply? In this comprehensive @Unchained_pod episode, joins me to unpack: 🤔 What is in the 1099-DA 😬 Why 2025 crypto taxes will be “tricky” 💡 The best strategy for...

By Laura Shin
HYPE Surges 50% Ahead of Market: Is It Sustainable?
SocialJan 29, 2026

HYPE Surges 50% Ahead of Market: Is It Sustainable?

I’ve been surprised (and excited) to see HYPE outperform the market by 50% in the past few days. We dug into what’s driving the move and whether it’s sustainable 👇 https://t.co/NUu8m4G608

By Laura Shin
Weekend Price Manipulation Risk: Trade Cautiously
SocialJan 29, 2026

Weekend Price Manipulation Risk: Trade Cautiously

"It's easy for prices to be manipulated during the weekend, so BE CAREFUL with your trades." -- @EvgenyGaevoy, CEO of @wintermute_t https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
KYC'd Klashi vs Non‑KYC Polymarket: Liquidity Challenge
SocialJan 29, 2026

KYC'd Klashi vs Non‑KYC Polymarket: Liquidity Challenge

"Klashi is KYC'd, Polymarket is not It's much harder to provide liquidity on Polymarket." @EvgenyGaevoy https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
Traders Misreading Signals; Moves Reflect Deeper Market Forces
SocialJan 29, 2026

Traders Misreading Signals; Moves Reflect Deeper Market Forces

Steve Ehrlich speaks with @EvgenyGaevoy, founder and CEO of Wintermute, on what current market moves are actually responding to, and what traders may be misreading. https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
Walrus Protocol Powers Decentralized Media On‑Chain
SocialJan 29, 2026

Walrus Protocol Powers Decentralized Media On‑Chain

Thank you to @WalrusProtocol for supporting the podcast. As we explore the future of decentralized media, Walrus is the data layer we trust to help bring it onchain. Learn more: https://t.co/k6GQUXBQGV

By Laura Shin
Self‑controlled Crypto Wallets Aren't Safe for Life Savings Yet
SocialJan 29, 2026

Self‑controlled Crypto Wallets Aren't Safe for Life Savings Yet

“We are not in a place where anyone should store their life savings on chain in a wallet they control. It’s probably not safe for that yet.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx

By Laura Shin
Staking ETH Rewards Reinforce Security and Safeguard Funds
SocialJan 29, 2026

Staking ETH Rewards Reinforce Security and Safeguard Funds

“Staking the ether and using the rewards to protect the funds and support Ethereum security just made a lot of sense.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
The DAO: Turning Point for DAOs, Smart Contracts, Ethereum
SocialJan 29, 2026

The DAO: Turning Point for DAOs, Smart Contracts, Ethereum

“The DAO was a really pivotal moment for DAOs, for smart contracts, and for Ethereum itself.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx

By Laura Shin
Crypto Security Still Far From Protecting Everyday Investors
SocialJan 29, 2026

Crypto Security Still Far From Protecting Everyday Investors

“We are not making major progress on improving security for the normal person to feel comfortable putting their life savings into crypto.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
DAO Hack: Everyone Recovered Funds and Earned Profit
SocialJan 29, 2026

DAO Hack: Everyone Recovered Funds and Earned Profit

“The DAO hack is the only hack where everyone got their money back and everyone made money on top of it.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx

By Laura Shin
Unclaimed Hack Refunds Stuck in Unused Contracts
SocialJan 29, 2026

Unclaimed Hack Refunds Stuck in Unused Contracts

“There’s a lot of money just sitting in random contracts that were tried to be returned to people affected by the hack.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
TheDAO Sparked Ethereum’s Security Industry Emergence
SocialJan 29, 2026

TheDAO Sparked Ethereum’s Security Industry Emergence

“I think it would be an easy argument to make that TheDAO really kickstarted the security industry in Ethereum.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
Unclaimed DAO Hack ETH Funds $250M Security Fund
SocialJan 29, 2026

Unclaimed DAO Hack ETH Funds $250M Security Fund

EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Nearly 10 years after the DAO hack, unclaimed ETH is being used to create a $250M Ethereum security fund. https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ

By Laura Shin
EXCLUSIVE: TheDAO to Become New $220 Million Ethereum Security Fund
BlogJan 29, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: TheDAO to Become New $220 Million Ethereum Security Fund

Unclaimed assets from the 2016 DAO hack are being pooled into a $220 million Ethereum security endowment called TheDAO Security Fund. About $13.5 million in DAO tokens and 69,420 ETH, which will be staked, form the core capital, generating roughly $8 million in annual...

By Laura Shin
Ethereum OGs, Vitalik Launch $220 M Security Fund
SocialJan 29, 2026

Ethereum OGs, Vitalik Launch $220 M Security Fund

EXCLUSIVE: Ethereum OGs and @VitalikButerin to create a $220 million Ethereum security fund 🤯 You'll never guess where the money comes from ... https://t.co/KbfuQI6FX3

By Laura Shin
Ethereum's Post-Quantum Initiative Sparks Bullish Optimism
SocialJan 28, 2026

Ethereum's Post-Quantum Initiative Sparks Bullish Optimism

"Ethereum's post quantum initiative is the most bullish thing I've seen out of the @ethereumfndn in a while." @kaiynne https://t.co/OUiDXz4Tnb

By Laura Shin
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% Amid Divergent Views
SocialJan 28, 2026

Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% Amid Divergent Views

UPDATE: The Fed kept the policy rate unchanged at 3.75%. Powell acknowledged growing questions about whether the next move could be a hike — but said that is not anyone’s base case. Two FOMC members dissented, pushing for a rate cut instead....

By Laura Shin
Rate Cuts Hurt Risk Assets, Says Austin Campbell
SocialJan 28, 2026

Rate Cuts Hurt Risk Assets, Says Austin Campbell

.@austincampbell drops a line that will irritate half of crypto / macro Twitter: ✂️😬 “Rate cuts are bad for risk assets.” https://t.co/DRkje8W24C

By Laura Shin
MultiChain Advisors Accelerate Crypto Builders From TGEs to Market
SocialJan 28, 2026

MultiChain Advisors Accelerate Crypto Builders From TGEs to Market

Appreciate the support from @MultiChain Advisors—an emerging tech firm behind some of the biggest names in crypto. From TGEs to go-to-market, they help builders scale where it counts. Details: https://t.co/QUSSuj10RC https://t.co/OUiDXz4Tnb

By Laura Shin
Live: Clawdbot Drama, Hyperliquid Return, PumFun Buybacks
SocialJan 28, 2026

Live: Clawdbot Drama, Hyperliquid Return, PumFun Buybacks

NOW LIVE on Uneasy Money The crew will talk about: • Clawdbot/Moltbot drama • Hyperliquid’s comeback • PumFun's buybacks as activity ticks up w/ our hosts @kaiynne, @tayvano_ and @LucaNetz https://t.co/fFfC5CBMM6

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid Macro Uncertainty and Lower Leverage
SocialJan 28, 2026

Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amid Macro Uncertainty and Lower Leverage

Bitcoin is entering a period of macro uncertainty with less leverage, steadier holders, and a market structure that looks more resilient than in past stress events

By Laura Shin
Tether Hoards $23B Gold, Mimicking Central Bank Balance Sheets
SocialJan 28, 2026

Tether Hoards $23B Gold, Mimicking Central Bank Balance Sheets

Tether has amassed roughly $23 billion worth of gold as it expands beyond stablecoins, signaling a strategy that increasingly mirrors a central bank’s balance sheet.

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Finds Firmer Ground as Macro Stress Meets a Healthier Market
BlogJan 28, 2026

Bitcoin Finds Firmer Ground as Macro Stress Meets a Healthier Market

Two independent analyses suggest Bitcoin is better positioned despite recent volatility. Arthur Hayes highlights mounting stress in Japan, where a weakening yen and rising government bond yields could prompt U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve intervention, injecting liquidity that would support...

By Laura Shin
Bots Don’t Absolve You From Tax Responsibility
SocialJan 27, 2026

Bots Don’t Absolve You From Tax Responsibility

“Just because a bot did it doesn’t mean you’re not responsible for the taxes.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLcMIk https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
Report Prediction Market Gains and Losses Separately
SocialJan 27, 2026

Report Prediction Market Gains and Losses Separately

“With prediction markets, you report all winnings and losses separately — you can’t just net them.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLcMIk https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
Stablecoins Taxed as Property, Not Cash, Despite No Gain
SocialJan 27, 2026

Stablecoins Taxed as Property, Not Cash, Despite No Gain

“Stablecoins are treated like property right now, not cash — even though there’s no real gain or loss.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLceSM https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Mixing Retirement Crypto with Personal Wallets Risks Account Loss
SocialJan 27, 2026

Mixing Retirement Crypto with Personal Wallets Risks Account Loss

“If you mix retirement crypto with personal wallets, you can discredit your entire retirement account.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLceSM https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Blank Cost Basis Defaults to Zero, Overpay Taxes
SocialJan 27, 2026

Blank Cost Basis Defaults to Zero, Overpay Taxes

“If the cost basis is left blank, the default is zero — and that can cause people to substantially overpay on their taxes.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLcMIk https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
2025 Poised to Be Crypto Tax Reporting Nightmare
SocialJan 27, 2026

2025 Poised to Be Crypto Tax Reporting Nightmare

“2025 is kind of set up to be one of the most complicated years when it comes to reporting crypto taxes.” — Laura Walters (@CryptoTaxGirl) Get $100 OFF expert help https://t.co/e7PgpLceSM https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Crypto Economy Comprises Diverse Products on Separate Adoption Curves
SocialJan 27, 2026

Crypto Economy Comprises Diverse Products on Separate Adoption Curves

“The crypto economy is not a single market maturing in unison, it’s a collection of products moving along different adoption curves.” https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
Hyperliquid's Equity and Commodity Perpetuals See Explosive Growth
SocialJan 27, 2026

Hyperliquid's Equity and Commodity Perpetuals See Explosive Growth

“Since Hyperliquid released their equity and commodity perpetuals, the growth of that segment has been extraordinary.” - @RyanWatkins_ https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
Institutions See New Tech as Inevitable, Unburdened by 2021
SocialJan 27, 2026

Institutions See New Tech as Inevitable, Unburdened by 2021

“Institutions don’t have the baggage of having been here in 2021 — they just see that this technology feels inevitable.” https://t.co/GHssNfOjvI

By Laura Shin
New Crypto Hype Meets Veteran Burnout in Institutions
SocialJan 27, 2026

New Crypto Hype Meets Veteran Burnout in Institutions

“You have institutions that are super excited about Bitcoin and tokenization and stablecoins — and then you have people who’ve been here a long time who are burning out or checking out.” https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Afghan Startup Uses Blockchain for Secure Humanitarian Aid
SocialJan 27, 2026

Afghan Startup Uses Blockchain for Secure Humanitarian Aid

An Afghan start-up, @HesabPay_, is pioneering blockchain-based humanitarian aid transfers, enabling fast, trackable, and secure distribution of funds. "It's one of the coolest examples of crypto's real-world positive impact." https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Exchanges, Stablecoins Proven; Crypto Payments Lag, Banks Shrink
SocialJan 27, 2026

Exchanges, Stablecoins Proven; Crypto Payments Lag, Banks Shrink

.@cz_binance's take from Davos 👀 ✅ Exchanges and stablecoins are proven infrastructure ❌ Crypto payments still haven’t broken through 🏦 Traditional banks will keep shrinking, he says The DEX in the City crew discusses his stance. https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Congress Backs SEC Crypto Oversight, Denies CFTC Authority
SocialJan 27, 2026

Congress Backs SEC Crypto Oversight, Denies CFTC Authority

"Congress will be comfortable allowing the SEC to oversee all kinds of crypto assets but it's not going to give the CFTC reciprocal authority." @TuongvyLe12 https://t.co/GHssNfNLGa

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Volatility Blocks Its Status as Wealth Store
SocialJan 27, 2026

Bitcoin's Volatility Blocks Its Status as Wealth Store

Gold moves like a currency. Bitcoin moves like a rollercoaster. @SteveSosnick says that volatility gap is why BTC still struggles to be seen as a true store of wealth. 🥇📉 https://t.co/R3TCSXVsqG

By Laura Shin
ICO Resurgence Exposed: Why the Model Still Fails
SocialJan 27, 2026

ICO Resurgence Exposed: Why the Model Still Fails

The ICO meta has made a comeback over the past year. But recent incidents such as the Trove token crash suggests that the industry has yet to properly hack this fund raising tool. @LucaNetz delves into one of the reasons why 👇...

By Laura Shin
Crypto Crime Soars: $16.1B Laundered in One Year
SocialJan 27, 2026

Crypto Crime Soars: $16.1B Laundered in One Year

$16.1 billion laundered in a single year. 1,799 wallets. $44M per day. A new Chainalysis report shows how crypto crime has quietly scaled. Full story here: https://t.co/oXjntBhduW

By Laura Shin
Chinese-Language Networks Now Power a Fifth of Crypto Money Laundering
BlogJan 27, 2026

Chinese-Language Networks Now Power a Fifth of Crypto Money Laundering

The Chainalysis report reveals that Chinese‑language money‑laundering networks have become a dominant force in the illicit crypto ecosystem, processing roughly $16.1 billion in 2025 alone. That translates to about $44 million a day and accounts for one‑fifth of all known illicit crypto...

By Laura Shin
Historical Patterns Losing Relevance in Today's Market
SocialJan 26, 2026

Historical Patterns Losing Relevance in Today's Market

"The historical correlations and patterns are getting tossed out of the window," @ramahluwalia "I don't thik historial patterns will matter as much" https://t.co/9G7qiMfZcp

By Laura Shin
New Generation Joins Space Debate, Beyond Libertarians
SocialJan 26, 2026

New Generation Joins Space Debate, Beyond Libertarians

"You'll see a new entire generation of people coming into the space... not just libertarians" - Chris Perkins "It depends on the time horizon..." says Charles Edwards https://t.co/9G7qiMfZcp

By Laura Shin
Gold's Appeal Stems From Aversion, Not Attraction
SocialJan 26, 2026

Gold's Appeal Stems From Aversion, Not Attraction

The move into gold isn't so much that people like gold—it's more that people dislike everything else, says @austincampbell on @bitsandbips https://t.co/9G7qiMfZcp

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Empowers the Financially Oppressed, Not Just Elites
SocialJan 25, 2026

Bitcoin Empowers the Financially Oppressed, Not Just Elites

Wait -- they reposted it after getting ratioed on the first one? 😂 ICYMI, this was my comment: Whoa … is this from 2013?? Spoken like people with a lot of financial privilege. Go ahead and tell an Argentinian or...

By Laura Shin