Laura Shin

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Privacy Coins Renaissance & Uneasy Money Premieres Today
SocialNov 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
Lido DAO Considers Automated LDO Buyback Mechanism
BlogNov 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...

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Fighting Inflation with Its Own Tools Ignites Debt Crisis
SocialNov 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

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Fiscal Stalemate Spurs Inflation, DAT Discounts, Crypto Boom
SocialNov 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
Macro Risks Rise: Tariffs, DAT Discounts, Stablecoin Surge
SocialNov 12, 2025

Macro Risks Rise: Tariffs, DAT Discounts, Stablecoin Surge

Gov’t shutdown over 🧾 — 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...

By Laura Shin
Crypto Roundup: China Accuses US, Coinbase Cancels Takeover, L
SocialNov 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
Crypto Roundup: China Accuses US, Coinbase Cancels BVNK, L
SocialNov 12, 2025

Crypto Roundup: China Accuses US, Coinbase Cancels BVNK, L

In today’s Unchained 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...

By Laura Shin
Legislation Needed to Lock in Regulator Reforms
SocialNov 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
New Show DEX in the City Premieres Live Now
SocialNov 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
City Hosts DEX Event on November 11
SocialNov 11, 2025

City Hosts DEX Event on November 11

DEX IN THE CITY | November 11 https://t.co/3SjLBu6PyW

By Laura Shin
Crypto's Growth Demands New Voices, So We Built One
SocialNov 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
Uniswap Fee Switch Sparks UNI Surge, Crypto Regulation Advances
SocialNov 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
UNI Spikes as Uniswap Fee Switch Launches, Coinbase Revives ICO.
SocialNov 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 🪙 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!...

By Laura Shin
Def
SocialNov 10, 2025

Def

The discussion on today's B+B: What is the true risk-free rate in crypto? 👇

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Bits + Bips Live: DATs, Market Trends at 4:30 PM
SocialNov 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
Mistrial Declared After ‘MEV Brothers’ Accused of $25 Million Exploit
BlogNov 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
CZ Denies Ties to Trump and WLFI After Pardon
BlogNov 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
Bitcoin Climbs Above $106,000 on Senate Shutdown Vote
BlogNov 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
Bitcoin Rockets to $106K as Market Gridlock Ends
SocialNov 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
Bitcoin Hits $106K as Stable
SocialNov 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? • 🧍 CZ...

By Laura Shin
Ask Your Privacy Coin Questions and Share Interests
SocialNov 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
Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI, Facing Profitability Risks
SocialNov 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
MegaETH Favors Public Sales over Broken Airdrop Hype
SocialNov 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
Airdrops Grow Communities, Yet MegaETH Calls Them Broken
SocialNov 8, 2025

Airdrops Grow Communities, Yet MegaETH Calls Them Broken

Airdrops built crypto’s biggest communities — but MegaETH’s team calls them broken. 🪙 Amir Almaimani told me they opted for public sales to reward long-term commitment, not short-term hype. Does that trade-off make sense? #crypto #cryptopodcast #airdrop

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI as Profits Decline
SocialNov 8, 2025

Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI as Profits Decline

Bitcoin miners want in on the AI boom. 🤖⚡️ On Bits + Bips, Steven Ehrlich talks with John Todaro & Kevin Dede about: 💰 Why miners are chasing HPC demand 📉 Falling mining profitability 🏗️ Whether they can actually pivot...

By Laura Shin
MegaETH Rejects Decentralized Sequencers, Proposes Rotating Model
SocialNov 7, 2025

MegaETH Rejects Decentralized Sequencers, Proposes Rotating Model

Most rollups promise to decentralize their sequencers eventually. MegaETH says it won’t. @hotpot_dao tells me why — and how a single rotating sequencer could still resist censorship. A practical choice or a philosophical break? 🤔 https://t.co/IhKcTXUmz5

By Laura Shin
MegaETH Testnet Achieves 10ms Speed, Enabling Real‑Time Crypto
SocialNov 7, 2025

MegaETH Testnet Achieves 10ms Speed, Enabling Real‑Time Crypto

⏱ 10 milliseconds. That’s how fast MegaETH’s testnet runs. @hotpot_dao says this “real-time blockchain” could make crypto feel like Web2. If she’s right, it could unlock a whole new class of apps. ⚡️ https://t.co/OuxgnQ1tv4

By Laura Shin
Circle Pushes Equal Standards for GENIUS Act Rollout
BlogNov 7, 2025

Circle Pushes Equal Standards for GENIUS Act Rollout

Circle has submitted recommendations to the U.S. Treasury urging that the newly enacted GENIUS Act impose uniform, strict backing, transparency, and enforcement standards on all payment stablecoin issuers, whether banks, non‑banks, domestic or foreign. The firm stresses that stablecoins must...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Forecast Cut $300,000 by Cathie Wood as Stablecoins Steal Demand
BlogNov 7, 2025

Bitcoin Forecast Cut $300,000 by Cathie Wood as Stablecoins Steal Demand

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest trimmed her long‑term Bitcoin price target by $300,000, now seeing about $1.2 million by 2030, because rapid stable‑coin adoption in emerging markets is diverting demand. She still frames Bitcoin as digital gold, while stablecoins such as...

By Laura Shin
Wintermute Warns Crypto Markets Stuck in Liquidity Loop
BlogNov 7, 2025

Wintermute Warns Crypto Markets Stuck in Liquidity Loop

Wintermute warns that crypto markets are trapped in a liquidity loop as inflows from stablecoins, ETFs, and digital‑asset treasuries have stalled, forcing capital to recycle internally. Although assets in these channels surged from $40 billion to $270 billion and stablecoin issuance doubled,...

By Laura Shin
MegaETH L2 Sells Out, Aims Web2‑like UX
SocialNov 7, 2025

MegaETH L2 Sells Out, Aims Web2‑like UX

The public sale of crypto’s newest L2 sold out and allocations were revealed Thursday. But can MegaETH succeed in building a UX similar to Web2? On @unchained_pod, MegaETH’s @hotpot_dao & @amiralmaimani joined me to discuss: ⏱ Real-time blockchain (10ms latency) 🔁 Rotating sequencers 💰...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Poised to Hit $130K All-Time High in December
SocialNov 7, 2025

Bitcoin Poised to Hit $130K All-Time High in December

“At some point in December, we’ll hit an all-time high.” 💥 @joevezz says bitcoin could sneak to $130K once sentiment flips and capital rotates back in. https://t.co/vdpZmzc8zu

By Laura Shin
Crypto Volatility Is Normal, Says Swissblock Expert
SocialNov 6, 2025

Crypto Volatility Is Normal, Says Swissblock Expert

New here? Welcome to crypto. 👋 Yann Allemann of Swissblock says this kind of volatility is normal — he’s seen it every cycle. https://t.co/SDH02OkimB

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Miners Choose Between Two Booming Sectors
SocialNov 6, 2025

Bitcoin Miners Choose Between Two Booming Sectors

Bitcoin miners are at a fork in the road between two very hot industries ...

By Laura Shin
Crypto Treasury Firms Mirror ICOs, Offer Little Value
SocialNov 6, 2025

Crypto Treasury Firms Mirror ICOs, Offer Little Value

New acronym, same game? 🧩 Yann Allemann of Swissblock warns that crypto treasury companies are shaping up like the new ICOs. Lots of flavors, little value? https://t.co/mZGrg5rSHS

By Laura Shin
MegaETH Opted for Sales, Skipped Airdrops Entirely
SocialNov 6, 2025

MegaETH Opted for Sales, Skipped Airdrops Entirely

.@megaeth did three public sales and zero airdrops -- why? 👇

By Laura Shin
AI Powers MegaETH and Bitcoin Mining Integration
SocialNov 6, 2025

AI Powers MegaETH and Bitcoin Mining Integration

MegaETH + Bitcoin Mining 🤝 AI https://t.co/TTibxtN9X1

By Laura Shin
Retail Crypto Sentiment Hits Record Low, Prompting Buying Question
SocialNov 6, 2025

Retail Crypto Sentiment Hits Record Low, Prompting Buying Question

Crypto feels dead? You’re not imagining it. 😶 @joevezz says retail sentiment is the lowest ever recorded. Is this a signal to buy? https://t.co/HtGdjoXz3W

By Laura Shin
Tether's $10B Profit Tests Path to Regulation
SocialNov 6, 2025

Tether's $10B Profit Tests Path to Regulation

Tether prints $10B in profit, but will it buy TradFi acceptance? 💰🤔 @CampbellJAustin says the stablecoin giant faces its hardest transition yet: from offshore opacity to regulated respectability. Will it evolve… or get replaced? https://t.co/cKFO41HenS

By Laura Shin
Crypto Giants Mobilize: $100M Bitcoin Buy, Stablecoin Partnerships
SocialNov 6, 2025

Crypto Giants Mobilize: $100M Bitcoin Buy, Stablecoin Partnerships

In today’s Unchained Daily: • 🏦 Metaplanet just borrowed $100M — to buy more bitcoin • 💸 Mastercard links up with Ripple & Gemini for stablecoin payments • 📊 Galaxy says BTC won’t hit $185K after all • 🧱 Franklin debuts Hong Kong’s first...

By Laura Shin
Perps Outshine Futures, Bringing Crypto Innovation to Wall Street
SocialNov 5, 2025

Perps Outshine Futures, Bringing Crypto Innovation to Wall Street

Perps built crypto’s trading culture. Now they’re coming for Wall Street. ⚡️ On @bitsandbips, ex-FTXUS President @BrettHarrison88 joins @Steven_Ehrlich to discuss: 📈 Why perps outclass traditional futures 🏦 How Architect built SEC + CFTC-regulated infrastructure 💥 What crypto’s “Black Friday” taught him about market...

By Laura Shin
Ripple Raises $500M Despite VC Doubts on Value
SocialNov 5, 2025

Ripple Raises $500M Despite VC Doubts on Value

Ripple just raised $500 million from a group of marquee investors. But here’s how outside VCs see it: “[The company] is not worth anything outside of XRP holdings. No one uses their tech. No usage on the network/blockchain.” @steven_ehrlich investigates https://t.co/YXT2trQN3H

By Laura Shin
Ripple's Aggressive Moves Signal Major Upside for XRP
SocialNov 5, 2025

Ripple's Aggressive Moves Signal Major Upside for XRP

💥 Ripple is making billion-dollar moves behind the scenes… 👉 On @bitsandbips, @perkinscr97 says the company is on offense! “You can’t sleep on Ripple.” 😴 But what will it mean for $XRP? https://t.co/35sB83UqWS

By Laura Shin
Canada Unveils Stablecoin Regulation Framework in 2025 Budget
BlogNov 5, 2025

Canada Unveils Stablecoin Regulation Framework in 2025 Budget

The post reports that Canada’s 2025 budget introduces a fiat‑backed stablecoin regulatory framework, mandating issuers to hold adequate reserves, set redemption policies, and implement robust data‑risk management systems. The government will allocate $10 million for the initiative starting in fiscal 2026‑27,...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Crash May Precede Unexpected Blow‑Off Top
SocialNov 5, 2025

Bitcoin's Crash May Precede Unexpected Blow‑Off Top

Bitcoin’s bleeding — but is this fear or foundation? 💀 I spoke with @joevezz & @swissblock__'s Yann Allemann: 📉 The market crash and what comes next 💭 Are DATs the new ICOs? 🔥 Why a blow-off top could still surprise everyone Timestamps: 🎬 0:00 Intro 📉 2:13...

By Laura Shin
Gemini Seeks CFTC Approval to Launch Regulated Prediction Market
BlogNov 5, 2025

Gemini Seeks CFTC Approval to Launch Regulated Prediction Market

Gemini Space Station Inc. has filed with the U.S. CFTC to launch a federally regulated prediction‑market platform called Gemini Titan, aiming to run a designated contract market for event contracts and compete directly with rivals such as Kalshi and Polymarket,...

By Laura Shin
Digital Asset Treasuries Accelerate Market Decline, Says Professor
BlogNov 5, 2025

Digital Asset Treasuries Accelerate Market Decline, Says Professor

Columbia Business School adjunct professor Omid Malekan argues that crypto treasury firms are exacerbating Bitcoin’s price decline by offloading assets and leveraging debt, turning what could be innovation into a mass extraction event. He points out the high costs of...

By Laura Shin
Investors Pull $797 Million From Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as Fear Rises
BlogNov 5, 2025

Investors Pull $797 Million From Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as Fear Rises

Institutional investors withdrew $797 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, extending a five‑day outflow streak that now totals $1.9 billion as fear spikes to extreme levels (fear‑and‑greed index 21) amid a hawkish Fed and a U.S. government shutdown. The biggest...

By Laura Shin
Crypto ETFs Lose $800M as Regulations Tighten
SocialNov 5, 2025

Crypto ETFs Lose $800M as Regulations Tighten

In today’s Unchained Daily: 🪙 Nearly $800M exits Bitcoin and ETH ETFs — ouch 💥 Crypto treasuries might be making things worse 🔮 Gemini wants its own prediction market 🇨🇦 Canada goes all-in on stablecoin regulation 📩 Don’t miss out—read here & sign up for...

By Laura Shin