Laura Shin

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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
Gold Still Beats Bitcoin During Market Panic
SocialJan 24, 2026

Gold Still Beats Bitcoin During Market Panic

When markets panic, investors rush to gold — not Bitcoin. Again. Volatility, trust, and history still give gold the edge. Can BTC ever close the gap? 🤔⚡ In this episode of Bits + Bips, host Steven Ehrlich sits down with...

By Laura Shin
Tokenization Unlocks New Path to Market Deregulation
SocialJan 23, 2026

Tokenization Unlocks New Path to Market Deregulation

Tokenization may offer a unique opportunity for market deregulation, according to Alex Zozos. Here's how 👇 #tokenization #regulation #markets

By Laura Shin
Tokenization Threatens Traditional Intermediaries' Role
SocialJan 23, 2026

Tokenization Threatens Traditional Intermediaries' Role

As tokenization catches on, @kkirkbos says a philosophical question arises: Where do intermediaries go? Listen below 👇 https://t.co/1jdrPJOMEK

By Laura Shin
Trove Crash Exposes Persistent ICO Weaknesses
SocialJan 23, 2026

Trove Crash Exposes Persistent ICO Weaknesses

Was Trove a rug or a botched launch? In this packed episode of Uneasy Money, hosts Luca Netz, Kain Warwick & Taylor Monahan dive into: 😮💨 How the Trove token crash points to crypto's continued ICO struggles 👀 Why nuking...

By Laura Shin
Crypto Poised for Most Exciting Year Yet
SocialJan 22, 2026

Crypto Poised for Most Exciting Year Yet

This year is going to be “the most exciting year ever in crypto,” @ASvanevik says Here's why 👇 https://t.co/Uua7RJ0k9f

By Laura Shin
Tokenization Redefines Markets: NYSE Launch Sparks Regulatory Debate
SocialJan 22, 2026

Tokenization Redefines Markets: NYSE Launch Sparks Regulatory Debate

“Evolve or die” for incumbents? In this episode of DEX in the City, hosts Vy Le & Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos are joined by @AlexZozos to discuss: 👀 Why all tokenized are not the same ❕️ The stakes as NYSE announces...

By Laura Shin
Why Gold Rose and Bitcoin Tumbled on Japan Bond Turmoil
BlogJan 21, 2026

Why Gold Rose and Bitcoin Tumbled on Japan Bond Turmoil

Japan’s bond market turmoil sparked a global risk‑off, sending long‑dated JGB yields soaring and prompting a sell‑off in equities, long‑duration bonds, and crypto. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 and the crypto sector lost roughly $300 billion in market cap, while leveraged positions...

By Laura Shin
Understanding Paradex Rollbacks: Lessons When Infrastructure Fails
SocialJan 21, 2026

Understanding Paradex Rollbacks: Lessons When Infrastructure Fails

Paradex rollback shock We’re examining what happened, why rollbacks still occur, and what users should actually take away when infra breaks under pressure https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Cosmos Loses Builder as Noble Shifts to EVM L1
SocialJan 21, 2026

Cosmos Loses Builder as Noble Shifts to EVM L1

Cosmos is losing builders @noble_xyz is shutting down its Cosmos appchain and launching a standalone EVM L1 https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Ethereum's Transaction Record Skewed by Address Poisoning Attacks
SocialJan 21, 2026

Ethereum's Transaction Record Skewed by Address Poisoning Attacks

Ethereum just hit an all-time high in daily transactions But much of the activity was driven by address poisoning attacks https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Tokenization Turns Intangible Influence Into Tangible Value
SocialJan 21, 2026

Tokenization Turns Intangible Influence Into Tangible Value

"The most valuable thing about tokenization is taking intangible things and making them tangible. What's the best example? INFLUENCE" @LucaNetz https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Multichain Advisors Propel Clients to $50B+ Success
SocialJan 21, 2026

Multichain Advisors Propel Clients to $50B+ Success

Shoutout to @Multichain Advisors for backing the show. They’ve helped over 80 clients—including Wormhole and Moonpay—go from launch to $50B+ in value. Learn how they do it: https://t.co/QUSSuj10RC https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Trove Markets' $11.5M Raise Ends in 95% Crash
SocialJan 21, 2026

Trove Markets' $11.5M Raise Ends in 95% Crash

Trove Markets raised $11.5M, changed chains before TGE, and saw its token crash 95–98% within minutes Discussing now on Uneasy Money https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Crypto Ecosystem Spirals: Collapses, Waning Builders, Security Risks
SocialJan 21, 2026

Crypto Ecosystem Spirals: Collapses, Waning Builders, Security Risks

Next up on Uneasy Money Today’s topics • A token sale that collapsed 95 percent in minutes • Incentivized posting dies on X • Crypto social builders losing momentum • Why Cosmos apps are leaving • Fake Ethereum activity and real security risk https://t.co/XHssdsUVjs

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Now Behaves as a Risk Asset
SocialJan 21, 2026

Bitcoin Now Behaves as a Risk Asset

"In a period like this, you'd expect something like bitcoin to be doing better... Bitcoin has become a risk asset, whether you like it or not" https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Macro Outlook: Davos Risk Appetite and Crypto’s Role
SocialJan 21, 2026

Macro Outlook: Davos Risk Appetite and Crypto’s Role

Up next we’re shifting gears to macro Joining us is Steve Sosnick to break down • What’s happening in global markets • What Davos reveals about risk appetite • Where bitcoin and ethereum fit into the macro picture https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
AI Trading Agent Currently Limited to Solana and Base
SocialJan 21, 2026

AI Trading Agent Currently Limited to Solana and Base

“For now it’s Solana and Base” — @ASvanevik on chain support for the AI trading agent https://t.co/rBDQRtSYoI

By Laura Shin
Limit Early Complexity to Stop AI Hallucinations
SocialJan 21, 2026

Limit Early Complexity to Stop AI Hallucinations

“We want to make sure the agent doesn’t hallucinate” — @ASvanevik on why Nansen is limiting complexity early https://t.co/rBDQRtSYoI

By Laura Shin
Introducing an Integrated, Agentic On‑Chain Trading Platform
SocialJan 21, 2026

Introducing an Integrated, Agentic On‑Chain Trading Platform

“We’re creating a new way to trade that’s agentic onchain and integrated in one product” — @ASvanevik https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
AI Preps Trades, Humans Execute: Finding the Right Balance
SocialJan 21, 2026

AI Preps Trades, Humans Execute: Finding the Right Balance

Alex says Nansen's new agent prepares trades, checks venues, and finds pricing Humans still hit execute Is that the right balance? w/ @ASvanevik @nansen_ai https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin