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Social•Feb 5, 2026
Extreme Fear Signals Short-Term Market Opportunity
"The fear & greed index is at extreme fear levels. In the short term, there might be an opportunity." https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
2022 Uptrend Reverses as Price Breaks Key Supports
"The uptrend that we could draw back to 2022 has clearly reversed. We had a breakdown below key supports" https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Gold Volatility Shock Highlights DeFi's Permissionless Markets
I didn’t expect a gold volatility shock to become a DeFi use case. But Hyperliquid showed why traders care about permissionless, always-on markets. https://t.co/7d14E7b5J5
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Liquidity Providers Face Lethal Risk in Manipulated Prediction Markets
Insider trading on prediction markets can be 50/50 for retail. But for market makers, it’s lethal. @evgenygaevoy explains why providing liquidity in manipulated markets is so dangerous for his firm. https://t.co/crcByHKCGj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Gold's Crypto‑style Volatility Exposes Market Structure Flaws
What happens when gold trades like crypto and crypto trades like stress? 🥇📉 On @bitsandbips, @austincampbell & @perkinscr97 sit down with @cosmojiang_ to unpack: 🧠 How Hyperliquid enabled real price discovery ⚠️ Gold volatility and 24/7 markets 🏦 Warsh’s Fed nomination and...
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
ERC‑8004 Enables Trust for Crypto in the Agentic Economy
"In the agentic economy, agents will use crypto. Trust is really important. And that's where ERC-8004 comes in." @austingriffith https://t.co/RZMYBjaKbj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Missing Standards Spark Trust Crisis in Emerging Agent Economy
"We haven't impelmented ERC-8004 or x402. These agents are all going to want to work with each other, and they won't be able to trust each other. There's going to be this agentic economy." -- @austingriffith "You don't think they're...
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Launching
"I tell the bot: we need to build a PFP prediction market where people can stake money on different PFPs." Tune in to listen to the rest of the story. https://t.co/RZMYBjaKbj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Unchained Drops Its Funniest Episode Ever
This is one of the funniest episodes we've ever had on the Unchained network https://t.co/WCBmoLRGFp
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
MetaMask Blocked Legit Bot, Mistaking It for Scam
The backstory behind how @MetaMask ended up blocking @austingriffith's @clawdbotatg: "Austin's legit thing looked by far way scammier than what the scammers deployed" -- @tayvano_
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Bots Rake Millions in Base Fees, Solana Reacts
"@clanker_world and @bankrbot have done millions nad millions of fees over the last week on @base because of this — and you see Solana's reaction: 'We've gotta get Bankr ...'" -- @austingriffith
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Ethereum Evolves Into Cosmos' Vision, ECV?
My takeaway on Vitalik's post yesterday: Ethereum is becoming Cosmos's Vision (Maybe the ticker should be ECV?)
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 3, 2026
HYPE Emerges as FalconX Clients' Preferred Safe‑Haven Asset
"HYPE has become one of the most traded assets among the FalconX client base" @joshua_j_lim "It's almost seen as a safe haven." https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 3, 2026
DATs Out of Dry Powder as mNAVs Dip Below 1
"DATs have no more dry powder. Because mNAVs are below 1, they can't sell equity to buy more tokens." https://t.co/d1Catj17uP
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 3, 2026
Bitcoin Dips Below $74K, Lowest Since Trump Win
Bitcoin just fell below $74,000 📉 That’s its lowest level since President Trump’s 2024 election victory. NOW: @joshua_j_lim (FalconX) on what’s driving the selloff and what to watch next 🔴 https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 3, 2026
AI Bots Hype Memecoin, Surge to $93M, Then Crash
AI bots posting to other AI bots… and a memecoin launches 🤖🪙 Moltbook went viral. MOLT hit ~$93M. Then it crashed. https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Industry Still Stumped by 10/10, Retail Return Uncertain
If the industry hasn't even figured out what happened on 10/10, how do you convince retail to come back? https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
DATs Face Consolidation as Activists Target Low‑NAV Trades
"There's potential for consolidation in DATs. We'll continue to see more shareholder activism as DATs trade below NAV." @cosmojiang_ from @PanteraCapital https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Patience Pays: Hold When You Believe
"If you have long-term conviction in an asset, sometimes your answer is... JUST WAIT" - @austincampbell #Bitcoin https://t.co/AraSv0VW9r
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
New DATs Underwater: Are We Overreacting?
"Yeah, some DATs are underwater. But these are NEW instruments, less than 1 year old" says @perkinscr97 So are we overreacting? https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Liquidity Drives Capital Shift From CME to Hyperliquid
"Money will go to where liquidity is 24/7. The funds will move away from CME to the likes of Hyperliquid." - @austincampbell https://t.co/AraSv0VW9r
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Protocol Rigidity May Cost Bitcoin More than Safety
I get why Bitcoin maxis are opposed to tampering with the protocol: it feels reliable and safe. But @tayvano_ warns it may come at a steep cost 👇 https://t.co/11rTyCfy6s
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Pantera Panel Analyzes Metals Crash and Bitcoin Bottom
Gold and silver plunged. Bitcoin hit new lows. On @bitsandbips, @austincampbell, @perkinscr97, and @cosmojiang_ from @PanteraCapital debate what broke, what was forced, and what might stabilize next. Tune in live at 4:30 pm ET! https://t.co/xDV34ukmUa
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 2, 2026
Retail Shifts From Stagnant Bitcoin to Gold, Perps, Prediction Markets
Bitcoin is stuck in the mud, but retail isn’t going to stop trading. It’s going to rotate. Gold. Perps. Prediction markets. On this episode of @Bitsandbips, @steven_ehrlich and @EvgenyGaevoy discuss where the action is going next: 👇 Timestamps: 😈 00:40 – “If you’ve ever traded...
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 1, 2026
Beware: Malicious External Contract Interaction Echo
Yes, this is giving "interaction with [malicious] external smart contract" vibes a la The DAO 😬
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 31, 2026
Crypto's Future Extends Beyond Fintech, Says Ryan Watkins
The big narrative around crypto nowadays is how it would disrupt finance. But @RyanWatkins_ says on the longer term horizon, crypto is not just fintech 👇 https://t.co/okZVwnbYJS
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 31, 2026
Crypto Heist Sparks Call for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
Alleged crypto theft by son of government contractor raises a critical question: Is the U.S. ready for a strategic reserve? @kkirkbos says we may need a Bitcoin Fort Knox 👇 https://t.co/tti17Z1eKJ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 31, 2026
Laura Walter Reveals Top Crypto Tax Strategy
What is the best crypto tax strategy? Laura Walter (Crypto Tax Girl) weighs in 👇 #tax #crypto #strategy
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 30, 2026
Low Sentiment, Yet Unexpected Big Crypto Moves Ahead
Crypto market sentiment is in the dumps. But @RyanWatkins_ says big moves happen when people least expect them 👇 https://t.co/QgFoh6zvlt
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 30, 2026
Crypto Tax Filing for Last Year Is Complicated
No longer business as usual? Filing last year's crypto taxes would be tricky, @CryptoTaxGirl says https://t.co/rxyDjXRcXk
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 30, 2026
Crypto's Twilight Zone: Bullish Institutions vs Burned‑Out Natives
Institutions appear ultra-bullish but crypto natives are burning out. What's going on? In this @unchained_pod episode, @RyanWatkins_ joins me to unpack: 🤔 Why he thinks crypto is in a “twilight zone” 💥 How the market could surprise investors ⁉️ What needs to happen for...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 30, 2026
2025 Crypto Tax Changes Demand New Strategy
New tax accounting rules are taking effect for crypto. Do old tax strategies still apply? In this comprehensive @Unchained_pod episode, joins me to unpack: 🤔 What is in the 1099-DA 😬 Why 2025 crypto taxes will be “tricky” 💡 The best strategy for...
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
HYPE Surges 50% Ahead of Market: Is It Sustainable?
I’ve been surprised (and excited) to see HYPE outperform the market by 50% in the past few days. We dug into what’s driving the move and whether it’s sustainable 👇 https://t.co/NUu8m4G608
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Weekend Price Manipulation Risk: Trade Cautiously
"It's easy for prices to be manipulated during the weekend, so BE CAREFUL with your trades." -- @EvgenyGaevoy, CEO of @wintermute_t https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
KYC'd Klashi vs Non‑KYC Polymarket: Liquidity Challenge
"Klashi is KYC'd, Polymarket is not It's much harder to provide liquidity on Polymarket." @EvgenyGaevoy https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Traders Misreading Signals; Moves Reflect Deeper Market Forces
Steve Ehrlich speaks with @EvgenyGaevoy, founder and CEO of Wintermute, on what current market moves are actually responding to, and what traders may be misreading. https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Walrus Protocol Powers Decentralized Media On‑Chain
Thank you to @WalrusProtocol for supporting the podcast. As we explore the future of decentralized media, Walrus is the data layer we trust to help bring it onchain. Learn more: https://t.co/k6GQUXBQGV
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Self‑controlled Crypto Wallets Aren't Safe for Life Savings Yet
“We are not in a place where anyone should store their life savings on chain in a wallet they control. It’s probably not safe for that yet.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Staking ETH Rewards Reinforce Security and Safeguard Funds
“Staking the ether and using the rewards to protect the funds and support Ethereum security just made a lot of sense.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
The DAO: Turning Point for DAOs, Smart Contracts, Ethereum
“The DAO was a really pivotal moment for DAOs, for smart contracts, and for Ethereum itself.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
Crypto Security Still Far From Protecting Everyday Investors
“We are not making major progress on improving security for the normal person to feel comfortable putting their life savings into crypto.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAblZ
By Laura Shin
Social•Jan 29, 2026
DAO Hack: Everyone Recovered Funds and Earned Profit
“The DAO hack is the only hack where everyone got their money back and everyone made money on top of it.” https://t.co/JTgHPOAJbx
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
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 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 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