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Social•Nov 13, 2025
Integrating Price Action Chat with On‑Chain AI Agents
Price Action Chat + AI Agents Onchain https://t.co/pFeBXxPinj
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Pompliano Stands to Earn $400M Despite ProCap Collapse
🚨 THREAD: Anthony Pompliano could make as much as $400 million from ProCap. And if the stock drops — even if it plunges 75% — he could still make tens of millions. At Unchained ( @Unchained_pod ), @Steven_Ehrlich ’s investigation reveals...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 13, 2025
A Musk-Style Reward? Anthony Pompliano Could Earn $400 Million From ProCap
The article outlines how crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano’s deal with ProCap could net him up to $400 million by monetizing his celebrity status, even as the digital‑asset‑treasury (DAT) sector faces headwinds. It details Pompliano’s rise as a retail‑focused media personality and his...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Unchained Now Streams Live on Base App Beta
Another step forward in going onchain: Unchained is now streaming directly in the Base App (currently in beta). If you already hang out there, we made something for you. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eA_rXkrp
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Crypto Media Goes On‑Chain: Unchained Launches Base Mini‑App
When we first added onchain features at @Unchained_pod, it was an experiment. Could a crypto media brand use crypto rails, not just talk about them? Turns out, the answer is yes. Today, we’re taking the next step: Unchained is now live on Base, with...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 13, 2025
Polymarket Quietly Relaunches in U.S. in Beta Mode: Report
Polymarket has quietly re‑entered the U.S. market in a beta phase, initially offering sports‑related prediction markets under CFTC oversight after a four‑year regulatory hiatus. The firm is leveraging its newly acquired CFTC‑licensed exchange QCX to self‑certify contracts and plans a...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Ethena Founder Clarifies Funding Came From Foundation Cash
File this under better late than never: After this episode aired, @gdog97_, the founder of Ethena, reached out and said that what Sam said below was factually incorrect. Guy said, “We paid for the 12% with a budget of cash...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 13, 2025
Circle Plans New Native Token for Arc Network
Circle is evaluating a native token for its Arc blockchain, where USDC currently serves as the gas token, to encourage broader network participation and move toward decentralized governance. The Arc network, launched in October, recently completed a public testnet with...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 13, 2025
Aptos, BNB Chain and 14 Blockchains Can Freeze User Funds: Bybit
Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab identified that 16 major blockchains—including Aptos, BNB Chain, EOS and Sui—contain built‑in mechanisms that allow accounts to be frozen, either hard‑coded at the protocol level or configurable by validators or foundations. The report also notes another...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Crypto Daily: Bybit Freeze Switches, Circle Token, XRP ETF
In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 🧯 Bybit uncovers freeze switches across 16 blockchains 💵 Circle thinking about an Arc token of its own 🚀 XRP ETF to go live on Nasdaq 🏈 Polymarket tiptoes back into the U.S. ⚡ Read today’s biggest crypto news… and...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Crypto Roundup: Bybit Freeze Switches, Circle Token, XRP ETF
In today's Unchained Daily newsletter: 璘 Bybit uncovers freeze switches across 16 blockchains Circle thinking about an Arc token of its own XRP ETF to go live on Nasdaq Polymarket tiptoes back into the U.S. ⚡ Read today's biggest crypto news… and...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
Balancing DeFi: Responsibility, Pure Ideals, and Stalled Crypto Law
First episode of DEX in the City is now live!! 🤩 After the Balancer hack, DeFi is asking the hard questions 💥 Our fantastic hosts @TuongvyLe12 @kkirkbos & @jessi_brooks1 debate: ⚖️ Who’s responsible when code breaks? 🧩 Is “pure DeFi” even possible? 🧑⚖️ Why the...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 13, 2025
DATs Poised to Dominate Fortune 500 Within a Decade
Matt Zhang thinks DATs are just getting started. "In 10 years, every Fortune 500 company will be a DAT somehow." 隣 #crypto #cryptopodcast #cryptotreasuries
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Combining ICOs with Airdrops Promotes Fair Distribution
"The blend of ICO and airdrop is a fair medium" - @LucaNetz Agree? https://t.co/ed1WW2CInB
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Mass Airdrop Dump Undermines Their Value
"If everyone is gonna dump their airdrop, what's the point?" -- @kaiynne on Uneasy Money We are LIVE! https://t.co/ed1WW2Cay3
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Airdrops Aren’t Bad: Join Live First Episode
"I don't think airdrops are bad!" -- @LucaNetz Come join us LIVE on the first episode of Uneasy Money https://t.co/ed1WW2Cay3
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
ICO Resurgence? Live Discussion Now
Are we back to the ICO meta? LIVE NOW! https://t.co/ed1WW2CInB
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
DeFi Isn't Anonymous: A Cautionary Reminder
"Good luck to the guy who thinks DeFi is anonymous" -- @harryhalpin
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Treasury Warns Crypto Transparency Threatens Security, Opposes Mainstream Adoption
Someone from the Treasury department told @jswihart that crypto transactions being public would be a national security problem IF crypto were to go mainstream -- but that they didn't want crypto to go mainstream 👀
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Zcash Shielded Address Usage Spikes Dramatically
The percentage of shielded addresses on Zcash has shot up
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Unchained Episode 12 Drops
UNCHAINED 12 https://t.co/ed1WW2CInB
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
DATs Below NAV Spark Arbitrage Opportunities
DATs are trading below NAV — and @fejau_inc says that’s where it gets interesting. 🧠 He tells @bitsandbips we could see funds —or even other DATs— buying the discount and flipping it for profit. https://t.co/FDU6pk6s8t
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Privacy Coins Renaissance & Uneasy Money Premieres Today
Tune in today for Unchained On Air’s two broadcasts! 2pm: @harryhalpin and @jswihart join me to discuss the renaissance of privacy coins 3pm: Uneasy Money’s premiere episode with @kaiynne, @tayvano_ and @LucaNetz! Because what happens onchain, never stays onchain. 📺 Where to watch: X, YouTube, PumpFun, Twitch
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 12, 2025
Lido DAO Considers Automated LDO Buyback Mechanism
The Lido DAO is evaluating an automated buyback system for its LDO token that would use roughly 10% of staking revenue to repurchase LDO via an LDO/wstETH liquidity pool, managed by an Aragon Agent. The mechanism would only trigger when...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Fighting Inflation with Its Own Tools Ignites Debt Crisis
Matt Zhang on Bits + Bips: We keep fighting inflation with the same tools that cause it. He warns the U.S. debt problem is structural — and no one in DC is addressing it. #crypto #cryptopodcast #tariffs
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Fiscal Stalemate Spurs Inflation, DAT Discounts, Crypto Boom
Gov’t shutdown over 🧾 — but the macro problems are just starting. On @bitsandbips, @CampbellJAustin, @perkinscr97 @fejau_inc @zhang_matt talk about: 💸 Will Trump’s $2K “tariff dividend” fuel inflation? 📉 Why DATs are trading below NAV 🏦 Are $3 trillion stablecoins inevitable? Timestamps: 🎬 0:00 Intro and...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Macro Risks Rise: Tariffs, DAT Discounts, Stablecoin Surge
Gov't shutdown over 茶 — but the macro problems are just starting. On Bits + Bips, Austin Campbell, Chris Perkins, Felix Jauvin and Matt Zhang talk about: Will Trump's $2K "tariff dividend" fuel inflation? Why DATs are trading below NAV Are...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Crypto Roundup: China Accuses US, Coinbase Cancels Takeover, L
In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 🧨 China claims America swiped $13B in bitcoin 🤝 Coinbase calls off BVNK takeover 💸 Lido wants to start buying its own token back And more! 📩 Don’t miss out—read here & sign up for daily updates! https://t.co/bfiOOeV5a3 https://t.co/sxsJl1fXhZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 12, 2025
Crypto Roundup: China Accuses US, Coinbase Cancels BVNK, L
In today's Unchained Daily newsletter: 裡 China claims America swiped $13B in bitcoin 欄 Coinbase calls off BVNK takeover Lido wants to start buying its own token back And more! Don't miss out—read here & sign up for daily updates! https://lnkd.in/es7jCbpN
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
Legislation Needed to Lock in Regulator Reforms
"There is a fear that all of the good work that the regulators are doing right now in the United States... could be completely reversed if we have a different administration with a different mandate in a few years. The...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
New Show DEX in the City Premieres Live Now
First episode of our new show, DEX in the City, is now LIVE! And btw, also live on Pump! https://t.co/IJLueBiJNK https://t.co/3SjLBu6PyW
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
City Hosts DEX Event on November 11
DEX IN THE CITY | November 11 https://t.co/3SjLBu6PyW
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
Crypto's Growth Demands New Voices, So We Built One
Hey everyone, When I started @Unchained_pod in 2016, my goal was simple: bring clarity, depth, and honesty to a space that was wildly misunderstood. But crypto isn’t a niche anymore. Today, too much is happening for one person to capture it all: DeFi,...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
Uniswap Fee Switch Sparks UNI Surge, Crypto Regulation Advances
In today’s Unchained Daily newsletter: 🚀 UNI explodes after long-awaited Uniswap fee switch plan 🪙 Coinbase revives the ICO — this time with guardrails ⚖️ Lawmakers move closer to defining crypto’s rulebook 🌎 Read today’s must-know crypto news… and subscribe! https://t.co/RXP28EDn1B
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 11, 2025
UNI Spikes as Uniswap Fee Switch Launches, Coinbase Revives ICO.
In today's Unchained Daily newsletter: UNI explodes after long-awaited Uniswap fee switch plan 滋 Coinbase revives the ICO — this time with guardrails ⚖️ Lawmakers move closer to defining crypto's rulebook Read today's must-know crypto news… and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/e4XR6PkH
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Def
The discussion on today's B+B: What is the true risk-free rate in crypto? 👇
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Bits + Bips Live: DATs, Market Trends at 4:30 PM
‼️ Bits + Bips is live today at 4:30pm ET 🚨 @CampbellJAustin and @perkinscr97 are joined by @fejau_inc and @zhang_matt to discuss DATs, the 🫠 markets, and more. Don't miss it! 📺 Watch: X, YouTube, PumpFun, Twitch
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 10, 2025
Mistrial Declared After ‘MEV Brothers’ Accused of $25 Million Exploit
The article reports that the three‑week trial of MIT‑educated brothers accused of a $25 million Ethereum MEV exploit ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a verdict. Prosecutors described the alleged scheme as a bait‑and‑switch fraud using MEV‑Boost...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 10, 2025
CZ Denies Ties to Trump and WLFI After Pardon
The post reports that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao publicly denied any business or financial connections to former President Trump, his sons, or their crypto venture World Liberty Financial after receiving a presidential pardon. Zhao emphasized he never negotiated deals...
By Laura Shin
Blog•Nov 10, 2025
Bitcoin Climbs Above $106,000 on Senate Shutdown Vote
Bitcoin surged past $106,000 following the Senate’s 60‑40 vote to end the 40‑day government shutdown, sparking a brief rally in crypto prices while spot Bitcoin ETFs continued to shed over $2 billion. The article notes that Ethereum jumped more than 7%...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Bitcoin Rockets to $106K as Market Gridlock Ends
In today’s Unchained Daily: • 💥 Bitcoin bounces to $106K after 40-day gridlock ends • 🏦 Fed governor thinks stablecoins might push rates lower • 💳 Trump wants to hand out $2K checks from tariffs – bullish? • 🧍 CZ says “no ties”...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Bitcoin Hits $106K as Stable
In today's Unchained Daily: • Bitcoin bounces to $106K after 40-day gridlock ends • Fed governor thinks stablecoins might push rates lower • Trump wants to hand out $2K checks from tariffs – bullish? • 留 CZ says "no ties"...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 10, 2025
Ask Your Privacy Coin Questions and Share Interests
🎙️ What questions do you have about privacy coins? 🎭 And which ones are you most interested in? 👇
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 8, 2025
Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI, Facing Profitability Risks
Bitcoin miners want in on the AI boom. 🤖⚡️ On @bitsandbips, @steven_ehrlich talks with Needham & Company's John Todaro & @HCWCO's Kevin Dede about: 💰 Why miners are chasing HPC demand 📉 Falling mining profitability 🏗️ Whether they can actually pivot to AI Timestamps: 💡 0:00...
By Laura Shin
Social•Nov 8, 2025
MegaETH Favors Public Sales over Broken Airdrop Hype
Airdrops built crypto’s biggest communities — but MegaETH’s team calls them broken. 🪙 @amiralmaimani told me they opted for public sales to reward long-term commitment, not short-term hype. Does that trade-off make sense? https://t.co/3xlJeSDhQ0
By Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 24, 2025
Spark Allocates $100M to Superstate’s Crypto Carry Fund (USCC)
Decentralized lending platform Spark has moved $100 million of its stablecoin reserves into Superstate’s Crypto Carry Fund (USCC) to capture higher crypto yields. The allocation comes as Spark manages yield for a $9B USDS liquidity reserve and seeks enhanced returns...
Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Mill City Ventures III Leads $450M Private Placement to Back Sui Group DAT
Mill City Ventures III announced a $450 million private placement to create a digital asset treasury (DAT) centered on the SUI token, including a $25 million cash investment from the Sui Foundation and purchase of $140 million in locked tokens...
Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 23, 2025
Kalshi Previously Raised $300M at $5B Valuation; Now Fielding Offers up to $12B
Prediction-market startup Kalshi announced a $300 million funding round that valued the company at $5 billion and is now reportedly fielding fresh VC offers valuing it between $10 billion and $12 billion. The new offers are reported but not confirmed.
Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 21, 2025
Coinbase Acquires Cobie’s Echo and Up Only NFT in $375M Deal
Coinbase has acquired Cobie (Jordan Fish)’s fundraising platform Echo and the Up Only NFT in a $375 million transaction, with the NFT itself sold for $25 million in USDC. The deal brings Echo’s fundraising tools and access to token sales...
Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 17, 2025
Ripple Labs Leads $1B Raise to Create XRP Digital Asset Treasury via SPAC
Ripple Labs is leading a fundraising effort seeking at least $1 billion to establish a new XRP digital asset treasury (DAT) via a SPAC, contributing some of its own XRP holdings to the new firm. The initiative follows Ripple's $1...
Laura Shin
Deals•Oct 8, 2025
Forward Industries Raises $1.65B in PIPE Led by Galaxy, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital
Forward Industries secured a $1.65 billion private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing round led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital. The funding supports its launch of a zero-fee Solana validator and follows the firm committing over 6.8...
Laura Shin
Deals•Mar 1, 2025
Coinbase Acquired Iron Fish Team in March 2025 to Build Private Transactions on Base
Coinbase acquired the Iron Fish team in March 2025 to work on adding private transactions to Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the acquisition and teased further details to come.
Laura Shin