Laura Shin

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

Bitcoin Still Far From Becoming Global Reserve Asset
SocialJan 19, 2026

Bitcoin Still Far From Becoming Global Reserve Asset

Bitcoin as a global reserve asset? Vinny Lingham says it's still a long way off. 🫠 #bitcoin #centralbanks #bullmarket

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat Looms: Bitcoin Faces Potential Chain Split
SocialJan 19, 2026

Quantum Threat Looms: Bitcoin Faces Potential Chain Split

How prepared is crypto for Q-Day? In this Unchained episode, Alex Pruden joins me to break down: 🤔 How urgent the quantum computing threat is to Bitcoin ⁉️ Which blockchains are most at risk ❕️ Why implementing quantum cryptography would...

By Laura Shin
Polygon Pivots to Payments, Stays Away From App Chain
SocialJan 18, 2026

Polygon Pivots to Payments, Stays Away From App Chain

Polygon is shifting to payments, but @0xMarcB says that the network is not becoming an application chain Listen 👇 https://t.co/VGiGSOPu98

By Laura Shin
Crypto Trends: Monero Surge, Scams Persist, Ethereum Stagnates
SocialJan 18, 2026

Crypto Trends: Monero Surge, Scams Persist, Ethereum Stagnates

In this episode of Uneasy Money, hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz and Taylor Monahan discuss: 📈 Monero's sudden rise 😮💨 Why scams like Eric Adams’ NYC token continue to succeed 😬 Why ossifying Ethereum may not be ideal 👀 How...

By Laura Shin
Polygon Shifts to Payments, Boosting $POL in Stablecoin Era
SocialJan 17, 2026

Polygon Shifts to Payments, Boosting $POL in Stablecoin Era

A new era for Polygon? In this Unchained episode, Marc Boiron joins me to dissect: 💡 What Polygon's new payment focus means for the network and its applications 📝 How Coinme and Sequence fit into the broader picture 👀 What...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Falls Short of Gold; New Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Explored
SocialJan 17, 2026

Bitcoin Falls Short of Gold; New Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Explored

Has Bitcoin failed on its digital gold promise? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Vinny Lingham joins me to unpack: 🤔 Why Bitcoin continues to underperform gold 💥 His plans for a gold-backed stablecoin ⚠️ Why silver could be overheated ⁉️...

By Laura Shin
Gold Surge, Dollar Reserve Risk, Bitcoin & Yuan Outlook
SocialJan 17, 2026

Gold Surge, Dollar Reserve Risk, Bitcoin & Yuan Outlook

Gold to $39K? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Eric Fine joins me to unpack: 💥 VanEck’s bold prediction if the dollar loses its reserve status ⚠️ Why some developed markets are of active concern in the event of a reserve...

By Laura Shin
Community Banks Face Bigger Threat Than Stablecoins
SocialJan 16, 2026

Community Banks Face Bigger Threat Than Stablecoins

The biggest threat to community banks isn’t stablecoins 🏦 @CampbellJAustin explains what actually is 👇 https://t.co/oAs3VHUr6c

By Laura Shin
Gold Surges While Bitcoin Stalls—Key Buying Considerations
SocialJan 16, 2026

Gold Surges While Bitcoin Stalls—Key Buying Considerations

Gold’s on a tear. 🚀 Bitcoin mostly is not. Which should you buy? Here are the factors to consider. https://t.co/a249uTrsQf

By Laura Shin
Fed Faces Political Push for Rate Caps, Populism Soars
SocialJan 16, 2026

Fed Faces Political Push for Rate Caps, Populism Soars

Capped rates. Political pressure on the Fed. “Economic populism on steroids,” 💥 says @ramahluwalia on Bits + Bips: https://t.co/M6kptqdSmk

By Laura Shin
Banks Push Back as Stablecoin Yields Threaten Deposit Flows
BlogJan 16, 2026

Banks Push Back as Stablecoin Yields Threaten Deposit Flows

Bank of America chief Brian Moynihan warned that stablecoins offering interest could trigger up to $6 trillion—about a third of U.S. commercial bank deposits—to flee traditional banks. The prospect of 4% on‑chain yields versus sub‑1% savings rates would force banks to...

By Laura Shin
Trump’s Rate Cap Push Meets Banks’ Stablecoin Yield Fight
SocialJan 16, 2026

Trump’s Rate Cap Push Meets Banks’ Stablecoin Yield Fight

Trump is calling for a cap on credit card interest rates as banks fight crypto over stablecoin yield. Is it linked? Listen to what Blockchain Association CEO and former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger has to say… 👀 https://t.co/HRELgnHudK

By Laura Shin
Stablecoin Yields Signal Crypto's Waning Momentum
SocialJan 15, 2026

Stablecoin Yields Signal Crypto's Waning Momentum

Has crypto lost the fight over stablecoin yield? Here's what former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger thinks 👇 https://t.co/pEBBqmqrcz

By Laura Shin
Blockchain Leader Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill
SocialJan 15, 2026

Blockchain Leader Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill

Can crypto market structure legislation pass? Blockchain Association CEO and former CFTC commissioner @SKMersinger says she is “optimistic” 👇 https://t.co/DKAidoSSYd

By Laura Shin
Ethereum Foundation Tackles Quantum Threat Head‑On
SocialJan 15, 2026

Ethereum Foundation Tackles Quantum Threat Head‑On

"I HAVE to highlight the work being done by the Ethereum Foundation to solve the quantum threat." https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Project Eleven Secures $20M Funding, CEO Explains
SocialJan 15, 2026

Project Eleven Secures $20M Funding, CEO Explains

What is Project Eleven? And why did they raise $20m? Alex Prueden, co-founder and CEO, explains: https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat Solves Crypto's Biggest Upcoming Challenge
SocialJan 15, 2026

Quantum Threat Solves Crypto's Biggest Upcoming Challenge

"For all crypto protocols... solving the quantum threat is the most significant and biggest effort they'll have to undergo." https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat Highlights Bitcoin’s Need for Early Prep
SocialJan 15, 2026

Quantum Threat Highlights Bitcoin’s Need for Early Prep

Quantum computing isn’t science fiction anymore,a nd when it arrives, Bitcoin won’t be able to upgrade overnight. Alex Pruden explains why Bitcoin’s slow governance is exactly why devs need to start preparing now 👇 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Fate in the Quantum Computing Era
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin's Fate in the Quantum Computing Era

Coming next: What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers get powerful enough? ⚛️ I'll talk with Alex Pruden of Project Eleven @qdayclock about the post-quantum roadmap 👇 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Poised for ATH, but Holder Sell‑off Risk Looms
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin Poised for ATH, but Holder Sell‑off Risk Looms

Bitcoin will reach an ATH... But there are some risks: will long term holders keep selling? https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Seeking BTC's Next Target and 100K Catalysts
SocialJan 15, 2026

Seeking BTC's Next Target and 100K Catalysts

What's the next price target for $btc? And what are the catalysts that will drive BTC to +100K? https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Crypto's Tiny Share Could Explode in Wealth Portfolios
SocialJan 15, 2026

Crypto's Tiny Share Could Explode in Wealth Portfolios

"Less than 0.5% of U.S.advised wealth (RIAs, wealth advisors...) is allocated to crytpo." What happens when that grows to just a few percentage points? 💥 https://t.co/5TvOPraNmP

By Laura Shin
Institutions Flood Bitcoin ETFs with $1B in 2026
SocialJan 15, 2026

Institutions Flood Bitcoin ETFs with $1B in 2026

"In December, you had $1b coming out of bitcoin ETFs... then you saw $1b of inflows in the first 2 trading days of 2026." The institutions are BACK https://t.co/5TvOPrblcn

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Rallies While Unpriced Risks Loom
SocialJan 15, 2026

Bitcoin Rallies While Unpriced Risks Loom

⏰ Starting in 5 minutes (12pm ET)! Bitcoin is rallying 📈 but the biggest risks may not be priced in yet In today's @Unchained_pod livestream: 🧠 Steven Ehrlich w/ Grayscale's head of research Zach Pandl (@LowBeta_) on markets & regulatory delays then... 🔐 I'll speak...

By Laura Shin
Petro's Digital Promise Fell Short on Trust and Adoption
SocialJan 15, 2026

Petro's Digital Promise Fell Short on Trust and Adoption

Petro promised to turn Venezuela’s natural wealth into digital money. In practice, it never gained trust… or users. @cryptonomista explains why 👇 https://t.co/7i1DdStByz

By Laura Shin
Senate Crypto Bill Threatens Existing DeFi Landscape
SocialJan 15, 2026

Senate Crypto Bill Threatens Existing DeFi Landscape

Is the Senate's crypto market structure draft bill bad for DeFi? 🧐 Vy Le says it could “sweep up all of DeFi as it is today” 👇 #cryptobill #marketstructure #senate

By Laura Shin
AI’s Energy Bottleneck Fuels Deflation, Pressures the Fed
SocialJan 15, 2026

AI’s Energy Bottleneck Fuels Deflation, Pressures the Fed

AI is changing productivity, inflation, and also monetary policy 🤖📉 On @bitsandbips, @CampbellJAustin, @ramahluwalia & @perkinscr97 are joined by @DivesTech to unpack: ⚡ AI’s energy bottleneck 🏦 Pressure on the Fed ₿ Why Bitcoin enters the picture Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 Introduction ⚖️ 6:36 Why the DOJ probing...

By Laura Shin
Senate Delays Key Crypto Bill Markup
BlogJan 15, 2026

Senate Delays Key Crypto Bill Markup

The Senate Banking Committee’s long‑awaited markup of the crypto market‑structure bill was postponed just hours before it was set to begin, leaving the legislation without a new date. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong withdrew his support, warning that the draft could...

By Laura Shin
Venezuelans Choose Stablecoins for USD Access, Unexpected Reasons
SocialJan 14, 2026

Venezuelans Choose Stablecoins for USD Access, Unexpected Reasons

Stablecoins are the preferred way to access USD in Venezuela, but not for the reasons you think. @cryptonomista explains 👇 https://t.co/bNoc2RM5Sk

By Laura Shin
Upcoming Bill Threatens DeFi with Misguided Regulations
SocialJan 14, 2026

Upcoming Bill Threatens DeFi with Misguided Regulations

TOMORROW is the markup of the crypto market structure bill 🚨 Some provisions in the bill could be BAD for DeFi 🚨 If you haven't listened to the @DEXintheCityPod interview with @SKMersinger of @BlockchainAssn, she says, "What we see in the text...

By Laura Shin
Vitalik Coined New “Walkaway Test” Just Days Ago
SocialJan 14, 2026

Vitalik Coined New “Walkaway Test” Just Days Ago

"Vitalik's walkaway test, which is weird. I've never heard the term. I think that was invented by Vitalik two days ago 😅" - Kain Warwick https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Sleep Deprivation Leads to $10M DAI Burn Mistake
SocialJan 14, 2026

Sleep Deprivation Leads to $10M DAI Burn Mistake

"When I burned the DAI, it was like 2 in the morning, I've been up for 18 hours, and I had 5 different tabs open on 2 different screens, and I was copy-pasting stuff, and for some reason, I forgot...

By Laura Shin
Monero Mirrors Silver's Decades-Long Consolidation, Poised for Breakout
SocialJan 14, 2026

Monero Mirrors Silver's Decades-Long Consolidation, Poised for Breakout

"Peter Brandt compared Monero's long-term chart structure to Silver's decades-long consolidation before its breakout... I love the hopium there." - Kain Warwick https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Polygon's Activity Hinges on Centralized Companies' Participation
SocialJan 14, 2026

Polygon's Activity Hinges on Centralized Companies' Participation

"The best way for the Polygon blockchain to have as much activity as possible is for centralized companies to push as much activity to that blockchain as possible" https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
SDK Simplifies Cross‑chain Bridge and App Deposits
SocialJan 14, 2026

SDK Simplifies Cross‑chain Bridge and App Deposits

"Think of cross-chain experience as I go to a bridge, I bridge over, then I go to the app that I wanna use, I deposit into that app. This is an SDK that the app uses itself." https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
One‑click Cross‑chain Support Should Be Universal for Apps
SocialJan 14, 2026

One‑click Cross‑chain Support Should Be Universal for Apps

"Every app should have the ability to go cross-chain with one click." - Marc Boiron https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Stakeholders Claim Stablecoins Are Difficult, Contrary to Industry Narrative
SocialJan 14, 2026

Stakeholders Claim Stablecoins Are Difficult, Contrary to Industry Narrative

"We are having all of these discussions with fintech, banks, enterprises, merchants, and all of them are talking about how hard it is to use stablecoins, which is the opposite of what all of us are saying." - Marc Boiron https://t.co/749nZRoMey

By Laura Shin
Prediction Markets Can Gain Fairness by Mimicking Sports Leagues
SocialJan 14, 2026

Prediction Markets Can Gain Fairness by Mimicking Sports Leagues

How can prediction markets be fairer? @tayvano_ says the platforms can learn from sports leagues 👇 https://t.co/CPA8nMYHq1

By Laura Shin
Why Gold and Bitcoin Work Best Together
BlogJan 14, 2026

Why Gold and Bitcoin Work Best Together

Bitwise analysts Juan Leon and Mallika Kolar found that pairing gold with bitcoin yields superior performance across full market cycles. In downturns, gold dampens losses while bitcoin often falls harder; during recoveries, bitcoin leads the rally and delivers outsized gains....

By Laura Shin
Prediction Markets Should Stay Clear of Sports Betting
SocialJan 13, 2026

Prediction Markets Should Stay Clear of Sports Betting

Have prediction markets lost their way? @kaiynne says the platforms should not have any business with sports betting https://t.co/Yc7pJvFQd2

By Laura Shin
Advocate Urges DAO Control of Aave Brand After Lost Vote
SocialJan 13, 2026

Advocate Urges DAO Control of Aave Brand After Lost Vote

Aave DAO lost the vote for the Aave brand on Christmas day, but @Marczeller is not giving up just yet. He says Aave brand assets should be in the control of the DAO to ensure the project is not co-opted 👇...

By Laura Shin
First Patented Gold-Backed Stablecoin Offers Reserve and Rewards
SocialJan 13, 2026

First Patented Gold-Backed Stablecoin Offers Reserve and Rewards

"We have a patent as the first stablecoin that can have a reserve and rewards system." - Vinny Lingham announcing Xash, a gold-backed stablecoin company that rewards users https://t.co/sGmcQH5cvS

By Laura Shin
Vinny Lingham Flags Crypto Longevity, Margins, Liquidity Risks
SocialJan 13, 2026

Vinny Lingham Flags Crypto Longevity, Margins, Liquidity Risks

"There are a couple of things I am concerned about, like longevity for crypto, margins you can make, and liquidity." - Vinny Lingham https://t.co/sGmcQH5cvS

By Laura Shin
Central Banks Choose Gold over Bitcoin, Driving Gold Surge
SocialJan 13, 2026

Central Banks Choose Gold over Bitcoin, Driving Gold Surge

"When you are running a population of billions of people, and central banks that run these economies cannot buy Bitcoin in times of crisis, they buy gold. Guess what's gonna go up? It's gonna be gold, not bitcoin" - @VinnyLingham on...

By Laura Shin
Regulation Discourages Protocols From Adding Any Safety Measures
SocialJan 13, 2026

Regulation Discourages Protocols From Adding Any Safety Measures

"It disincentivises protocols from implementing any kind of user or market safety measures, even if they are fully automated, that could trigger regulation." https://t.co/sGmcQH4EGk

By Laura Shin
Decentralization and Permissionlessness Are Distinct Concepts
SocialJan 13, 2026

Decentralization and Permissionlessness Are Distinct Concepts

"That idea conflates the idea of decentralization and permissionlessness, which are not the same thing." - Vy on the crypto market structure draft https://t.co/sGmcQH5cvS

By Laura Shin
Defining ‘Control’ Remains Elusive in Senate Crypto Draft
SocialJan 13, 2026

Defining ‘Control’ Remains Elusive in Senate Crypto Draft

"This concept of 'control' is really hard to define." Vy Le discussing Senate’s latest crypto market structure draft https://t.co/sGmcQH5cvS

By Laura Shin
Most People Don’t Know Who Controls Their Money
SocialJan 13, 2026

Most People Don’t Know Who Controls Their Money

"What I think is really concerning, and we should be talking about is that most people don't understand how, when, why and who gets to control your money" - Jessi Brooks on Tether's $182M Freeze https://t.co/sGmcQH4EGk

By Laura Shin
Venezuela's Potential $60B Bitcoin Reserve Revealed
SocialJan 13, 2026

Venezuela's Potential $60B Bitcoin Reserve Revealed

Is Venezuela sitting on a $60 billion Bitcoin stash? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo and Jorge Jraissati join me to unpack: 🤔 The plausibility of a secret Venezuelan Bitcoin reserve 💡 How Bitcoin and crypto became the...

By Laura Shin