Laura Shin

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

Live: AI Agent Transforms Smart Money Trading
SocialJan 21, 2026

Live: AI Agent Transforms Smart Money Trading

We’re going live with Nansen CEO @ASvanevik to break down • What this new AI trading agent actually does • How it changes following smart money • Where agentic trading goes next https://t.co/rBDQRtSqza

By Laura Shin
Crypto Market Turmoil: Nansen Launches, Trove ICO
SocialJan 21, 2026

Crypto Market Turmoil: Nansen Launches, Trove ICO

Nansen's New Product, Market Turmoil Amid Macro Stress & Trove's ICO + InfoFi's Struggles https://t.co/rBDQRtSYoI

By Laura Shin
Three Live Shows: AI, Macro Crypto, On‑Chain Drama
SocialJan 21, 2026

Three Live Shows: AI, Macro Crypto, On‑Chain Drama

🎥 Live all afternoon on Unchained On Air Three back-to-back shows. Starting at 1pm ET! 🧠 Nansen's new AI agent with CEO Alex Svanevik 🌍 Macro & crypto from Davos with Steve Sosnick 🔥 Onchain drama and InfoFi's struggles on Uneasy Money Join us 👇 https://t.co/uDX0HNWcnx

By Laura Shin
Tariffs Shake Markets, Bitcoin’s Safe‑Haven Claim Falters
SocialJan 21, 2026

Tariffs Shake Markets, Bitcoin’s Safe‑Haven Claim Falters

In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 📉 Tariffs spook markets and crypto gets treated like pure risk Is bitcoin’s safe haven narrative cracking? 📩 Read here: https://t.co/FUZxdYEu1B https://t.co/e34XjfSUYk

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Status Under Scrutiny Amid Regulation
SocialJan 21, 2026

Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Status Under Scrutiny Amid Regulation

Is Bitcoin losing its “digital gold” status? 🥇❓ On Bits + Bips, Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia & Chris Perkins sit down with Coinbase’s David Duong to unpack: 📜 Crypto regulation 🌍 U.S.–Europe tensions 🏛️ Wall Street going onchain https://lnkd.in/gY4ib4mS

By Laura Shin
DTC Must Embrace Tokenization or Face Blockbuster Fate
SocialJan 20, 2026

DTC Must Embrace Tokenization or Face Blockbuster Fate

If DTC doesn't go all in on tokenization... they are in trouble, they'll become a Blockbuster, says @kkirkbos https://t.co/IYyWwt1LDc

By Laura Shin
Alex Zozos Explains Securitize‑Galaxy Partnership Details
SocialJan 20, 2026

Alex Zozos Explains Securitize‑Galaxy Partnership Details

Want to know about the Securitize - Galaxy partnership? Hear from @SuperstateInc's GC @AlexZozos https://t.co/IYyWwt1LDc https://t.co/EmzS0EAAFX

By Laura Shin
Mantle's $4B Hackathon Fuels RWA & DeFi Innovation
SocialJan 20, 2026

Mantle's $4B Hackathon Fuels RWA & DeFi Innovation

Shoutout to @0xMantle for backing the next wave of RWA and DeFi innovation 🌍🛠 With a $4B treasury, 7M+ user reach, and $150k in prizes, the Mantle Global Hackathon 2025 is where onchain builders should be looking. Register here: https://t.co/agPHHmb6Sd

By Laura Shin
Post‑Quantum Crypto: Blockchains’ Biggest Upgrade Yet
SocialJan 20, 2026

Post‑Quantum Crypto: Blockchains’ Biggest Upgrade Yet

Implementing post-quantum cryptography will be the largest undertaking blockchains have ever embarked on, Alex Pruden says Here's why 👇 #quantumcomputing #cryptography #blockchain

By Laura Shin
Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Looms, Timeline Still Unclear
SocialJan 20, 2026

Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Looms, Timeline Still Unclear

When would quantum computers be able to break Bitcoin? 🤔 Alex Pruden says “it's hard to project” but warns that things are moving fast 👇 #quantumcomputing #cryptography #blockchain

By Laura Shin
Cashtags Could Signal the Next Altseason, Says Kain Warwick
SocialJan 19, 2026

Cashtags Could Signal the Next Altseason, Says Kain Warwick

Can cashtags usher in altseaon? 👀 Here's why Kain Warwick thinks so 👇 #twitter #altseason #cashtags

By Laura Shin
Uniswap Trading API: Enterprise Liquidity for Builders
SocialJan 19, 2026

Uniswap Trading API: Enterprise Liquidity for Builders

Big thanks to @Uniswap for supporting the podcast 🙌 If you’re building and need onchain trading, the Uniswap Trading API gives you enterprise-grade access to deep liquidity, without the complexity. Learn more: https://t.co/N5QwEWdW6D

By Laura Shin
NYSE's 24/7 Trading Marks Industry Validation
SocialJan 19, 2026

NYSE's 24/7 Trading Marks Industry Validation

"24/7 trading, developed by NYSE? This is a validating moment for the industry." @DavidDuong https://t.co/Gk31A9o8P7

By Laura Shin
Without Protections, DeFi Will Flee Offshore Regardless of ETFs
SocialJan 19, 2026

Without Protections, DeFi Will Flee Offshore Regardless of ETFs

If developer protections get stripped from the bill, does DeFi just move offshore, no matter what happens to ETFs? 👀 https://t.co/Gk31A9o8P7

By Laura Shin
Regulatory Frameworks Unlock Trillions From Institutions
SocialJan 19, 2026

Regulatory Frameworks Unlock Trillions From Institutions

If you have a regulatory framework, a lot of institutions will be able to come with their trillions of dollars $$, says @DavidDuong https://t.co/Gk31A9o8P7

By Laura Shin
Crypto Market Structure Remains Unpriced, Shifting Beyond Simple Stocks
SocialJan 19, 2026

Crypto Market Structure Remains Unpriced, Shifting Beyond Simple Stocks

"Market structure is NOT priced in 🌶️ Before, crypto assets were just stonks... that's not the case anymore." - @DavidDuong https://t.co/Gk31A9o8P7

By Laura Shin
Democrats Link Crypto to Trump, Blame Gensler
SocialJan 19, 2026

Democrats Link Crypto to Trump, Blame Gensler

"The Democrats I've talked to can't get over the fact that crypto is aligned with Trump ... I blame a lot of this on Gary Gensler ..." -- @perkinscr97 on whether market structure can get over the finish line 👀

By Laura Shin
Zach Pandl Decodes Geopolitics, Crypto, and Fed Pressures
SocialJan 19, 2026

Zach Pandl Decodes Geopolitics, Crypto, and Fed Pressures

🌍 Geopolitics are heating up 🏛️Crypto legislation is stalled 🏦 The Fed is under pressure And now, Trump is escalating the tariff wars with Europe So… what should you make of all of this? Grayscale’s Zach Pandl breaks it all...

By Laura Shin
Polygon Payment Shift Could Boost POL, Says Marc B
SocialJan 19, 2026

Polygon Payment Shift Could Boost POL, Says Marc B

How does Polygon's payment pivot impact POL? 🤔 Here's why @0xMarcB believes it would be bullish 👇 https://t.co/vynPs7getY

By Laura Shin
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