Laura Shin

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Sean Murray Explains ENERGY Token’s Real-World Utility
SocialMar 26, 2026

Sean Murray Explains ENERGY Token’s Real-World Utility

What's the utility of the $ENERGY token? Sean Murray of @fuseenergy explains on @bitsandbips https://t.co/9SSDq5hVSn

By Laura Shin
AI Agents Trigger Payment Wars Among Tech Giants
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Agents Trigger Payment Wars Among Tech Giants

Stripe. Coinbase. Visa. Everyone is building for AI agents. Now LIVE on Unchained, we unpack the battle for the payment layer of the agent economy. https://t.co/meE1SvxnF0

By Laura Shin
Payments Become the New Battleground in the Agent Economy
SocialMar 26, 2026

Payments Become the New Battleground in the Agent Economy

The Battle for Payments in the Agent Economy w/ Noah Levine & Robbie Petersen https://t.co/9SSDq5hVSn

By Laura Shin
Airdrops Prove Costliest, Net‑Negative Marketing Strategy
SocialMar 26, 2026

Airdrops Prove Costliest, Net‑Negative Marketing Strategy

"Airdrops will be looked at as the most expensive marketing campaigns in history. They are net negative" https://t.co/meE1SvxnF0

By Laura Shin
Grid Capacity Struggles Under Unexpectedly High Consumption
SocialMar 26, 2026

Grid Capacity Struggles Under Unexpectedly High Consumption

"Grid capacity is a big problem. We have a lot more consumption than we really ever envisioned." https://t.co/meE1SvxnF0

By Laura Shin
Expert Tips for Hedging Energy Price Volatility
SocialMar 26, 2026

Expert Tips for Hedging Energy Price Volatility

How do you hedge exposure to the volatility of energy prices? Sean Murray of @fuseenergy responds https://t.co/meE1SvxnF0

By Laura Shin
Ignored Damage Threatens Long‑Term Energy Supply, Costly Rebuilds
SocialMar 26, 2026

Ignored Damage Threatens Long‑Term Energy Supply, Costly Rebuilds

"There's a really severe long term effect on the supply of energy that people are not paying attention to. The facilities destroyed take very long to build and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. " https://t.co/9SSDq5hVSn

By Laura Shin
Gas Supply Disruptions Instantly Ripple Through Energy Markets
SocialMar 26, 2026

Gas Supply Disruptions Instantly Ripple Through Energy Markets

"When there are supply disruptions in gas, the impact is immediate in energy markets." https://t.co/9SSDq5hVSn

By Laura Shin
Lending Protocols Must Scrutinize Asset Onboarding and Whitelisting
SocialMar 25, 2026

Lending Protocols Must Scrutinize Asset Onboarding and Whitelisting

"Anyone who's running a lending protocol needs to think about the assets you are onboarding and whitelisting." https://t.co/P1vIs3eM4Z

By Laura Shin
Crypto Lacks the Security Standards of Web2 Finance
SocialMar 25, 2026

Crypto Lacks the Security Standards of Web2 Finance

"Every org that's managing money in Web2 has some security standards In crypto, it's not usually the case." https://t.co/FwY7H6TiKM

By Laura Shin
Public Allocator Flaw Cost Morpho $5K Hack
SocialMar 25, 2026

Public Allocator Flaw Cost Morpho $5K Hack

"At the time of the hack, the damage in Morpho was $5k. But the 'public allocator' feature, which was supposed to be good, was not." https://t.co/FwY7H6TiKM

By Laura Shin
DeFi Overlooks Basic Opsec While Chasing Exotic Risks
SocialMar 25, 2026

DeFi Overlooks Basic Opsec While Chasing Exotic Risks

"DeFi spends a lot of time thinking about novel risks (espeically the things that seem impossible to mitigate) But people don't pay enough attention to basic opsec" @tayvano_ https://t.co/FwY7H6TiKM

By Laura Shin
Preventing USR Hacks: Expert Advice From Omer Goldberg
SocialMar 25, 2026

Preventing USR Hacks: Expert Advice From Omer Goldberg

"There are ways to prevent this type of hacks," says @omeragoldberg on Uneasy Money, speaking about USR https://t.co/FwY7H6TiKM

By Laura Shin
Curators Set Morpho Caps to Zero, Unaware It Fails
SocialMar 25, 2026

Curators Set Morpho Caps to Zero, Unaware It Fails

The moment curators realized the Resolv hack was happening, they set Morpho supply caps to zero. Morpho's own documentation warns that setting caps to zero doesn't stop the attack. Most curators didn't know that. https://t.co/P1vIs3eM4Z

By Laura Shin
AI Layoffs Mask Underlying Sector Contraction, Not Replacement
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Layoffs Mask Underlying Sector Contraction, Not Replacement

“It gives companies an excuse to restructure without having to explain the true reason.” @perkinscr97 says the AI layoff narrative is cover for sector contraction, not real workforce replacement, on @bitsandbips. https://t.co/hf4kSme5K4

By Laura Shin
Critics Slam Tesla TeraFab and AI Layoffs as Excuses
SocialMar 25, 2026

Critics Slam Tesla TeraFab and AI Layoffs as Excuses

🐂💩“I call bullshit. The whole thing is bullshit.” @ramahluwalia on Tesla’s TeraFab. Meanwhile @perkinscr97 says AI layoffs are a “beautiful excuse” for restructuring. On @bitsandbips. https://t.co/MbGw3uy8b6

By Laura Shin
U.S. Faces Soft Stagflation: Stagnant Jobs, Rising Inflation
SocialMar 23, 2026

U.S. Faces Soft Stagflation: Stagnant Jobs, Rising Inflation

Zero net U.S. jobs added since April 2025. Oil above $90. Inflation projections raised to 2.7%. And the Fed's dot plot has the widest internal split in years. Is America already in soft stagflation? https://t.co/Mn06ovDktZ

By Laura Shin
Gold's Sharp Sell‑Off May Signal Local Bottom
SocialMar 23, 2026

Gold's Sharp Sell‑Off May Signal Local Bottom

"Gold had an extraordinary sell-off. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a local low." @ramahluwalia https://t.co/rhrBApEEh7

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Rebound Signals a Must‑watch Market Shift
SocialMar 23, 2026

Bitcoin's Rebound Signals a Must‑watch Market Shift

"Bitcoin starting to go back up is something that everyone should pay attention to." @austincampbell https://t.co/Jw0KBySxgP

By Laura Shin
Markets Still Price Oil Disruptions, Extreme Scenarios Unlikely
SocialMar 23, 2026

Markets Still Price Oil Disruptions, Extreme Scenarios Unlikely

"We are still seeing markets pricing some degree of oil disruptions. The worst scenarios are off the table, but also the best ones." @austincampbell https://t.co/Mn06ovDktZ

By Laura Shin
Bessent Prioritizes 10-Year Treasury Over Brent Oil
SocialMar 23, 2026

Bessent Prioritizes 10-Year Treasury Over Brent Oil

"Bessent is obsessed with the 10-year. He can let the Brent Oil go up, but not the 10Y-Treasury." @perkinscr97 https://t.co/Mn06ovDktZ

By Laura Shin
AI Agents Pose Immediate Commerce Security Risks
SocialMar 23, 2026

AI Agents Pose Immediate Commerce Security Risks

Your AI agent doesn't have brand loyalty. It doesn't verify addresses properly. And it might just hand $500K in USDC to a scammer. The agentic commerce security problem is real, and it's already here now. Laurens Fraussen and Steven Ehrlich...

By Laura Shin
Asia Accumulates While West Panic-Sells: Smart Money Insight
SocialMar 23, 2026

Asia Accumulates While West Panic-Sells: Smart Money Insight

The West is panic-selling. Asia is quietly accumulating. What does the smart money see that we don't? 🔍 Laurens Fraussen shares his thoughts with steven_ehrlich on Bits + Bips #market #bitcoin #cryptocurrency

By Laura Shin
Spot Real AI Adoption, Guard Agents Against Scams
SocialMar 23, 2026

Spot Real AI Adoption, Guard Agents Against Scams

The agentic commerce war is live. But how do you tell real adoption from bots inflating numbers? And what happens when a Nigerian prince scam targets your AI agent? Steven Ehrlich and Laurens Fraussen on Bits + Bips: https://lnkd.in/ekwK_zJ2

By Laura Shin
Wrapped Bitcoin Can't Unlock Bitcoin's Deep Liquidity, Says Abiodun
SocialMar 22, 2026

Wrapped Bitcoin Can't Unlock Bitcoin's Deep Liquidity, Says Abiodun

Wrapped Bitcoin tokens just won't do when it comes to unlocking Bitcoin's deep liquidity, Adeniyi Abiodun says Is he right? 👇 #defi #bitcoin #wrappedbitcoin

By Laura Shin
Ethereum Foundation's New Mandate Could Boost Solana
SocialMar 22, 2026

Ethereum Foundation's New Mandate Could Boost Solana

The Ethereum Foundation may be giving Solana a leg up with its new mandate, Luca Netz says I don't know if I see the new mandate as controversial as most are painting it though What do you think? 👇 #crypto...

By Laura Shin
Hashi Enables Tax‑Free, Insured, Decentralized Bitcoin Finance
SocialMar 21, 2026

Hashi Enables Tax‑Free, Insured, Decentralized Bitcoin Finance

No tax events Backed by insurance And decentralized @EmanAbio says Hashi will unlock Bitcoin finance like nothing before it 👀 https://t.co/jzCz1usP2I

By Laura Shin
S&P 500 Now on Hyperliquid, yet Sentiment Stays Bearish
SocialMar 21, 2026

S&P 500 Now on Hyperliquid, yet Sentiment Stays Bearish

You can now trade the official S&P 500 on Hyperliquid and @kaiynne says its not priced in 👀 Sentiment certainly doesn't feel bullish enough if you ask me What do you think? 👇 https://t.co/OqmjxHjSdQ

By Laura Shin
Hashi Aims to Unlock $1.4T Bitcoin Liquidity
SocialMar 21, 2026

Hashi Aims to Unlock $1.4T Bitcoin Liquidity

Can Mysten Labs’ unlock Bitcoin's $1.4 trillion liquidity? Adeniyi Abiodun on Unchained discussed: ⚡ How Hashi differs from wrapped Bitcoin 💫 Why he is confident Hashi can attract significant activity https://lnkd.in/epUfErd9

By Laura Shin
Hashi Enables Tax‑Free Bitcoin Lending, Bonds, Insurance
SocialMar 20, 2026

Hashi Enables Tax‑Free Bitcoin Lending, Bonds, Insurance

Trust minimized Bitcoin lending and bonds, without triggering a tax event, with on-chain Bitcoin denominated insurance. Those are some of the things Mysten Labs promises with Hashi. But how does the team achieve these? In this @Unchained_pod episode @EmanAbio walks me through: 💡...

By Laura Shin
Crypto Founders Warned: Vanity Fair's Mocking Photo Shoot
SocialMar 20, 2026

Crypto Founders Warned: Vanity Fair's Mocking Photo Shoot

Did Vanity Fair intend to mock crypto? @kaiynne, @LucaNetz & @tayvano_ discuss: 👀 Why the Vanity Fair photo shoot is so controversial 🫠 How Luca nearly got roped in 😅 A similar experience Kain had with the NYT 🏃 How other crypto founders can avoid...

By Laura Shin
DeFi Frontends Should Block High‑slippage Swaps to Protect Users
SocialMar 20, 2026

DeFi Frontends Should Block High‑slippage Swaps to Protect Users

Should DeFi frontends block high slippage swaps? In this episode of Uneasy Money, hosts @kaiynne , @tayvano_ & @LucaNetz unpack: 💥 The significance of having official S&P 500 perps on Hyperliquid 🛡️ How DeFi protocols can better protect users 🫠 Why the Vanity Fair...

By Laura Shin
Trust, Not DAO Debate, Is the Real Issue
SocialMar 20, 2026

Trust, Not DAO Debate, Is the Real Issue

Is the DAO debate a distraction? @YI_LON argues the real question is simpler: can token holders actually trust these teams? https://t.co/Pal3sWTREH

By Laura Shin
DeFi Must Adopt Stronger User Protections and Execution Standards
SocialMar 20, 2026

DeFi Must Adopt Stronger User Protections and Execution Standards

Crypto users deserve better protections. Jessi Brooks, @kkirkbos & Jane Khodarkovsky unpack: 💩 The conflicting post-mortems for the $50 million Aave swap gone wrong 🤨 Why incidents like this conflict with DeFi's desire to stay unregulated 🥇 How DeFi can introduce best execution practices https://t.co/PZDruB8tYH

By Laura Shin
Binance's Defamation Suit Unlikely
SocialMar 19, 2026

Binance's Defamation Suit Unlikely

Is Binance fighting a losing battle? In this episode of DEX in the City, hosts @kkirkbos & Jessi Brooks are joined by Jane Khodarkovsky to unpack: 🫧 The sanctions implications of the WSJ report alleging Binance is allowing money to flow to...

By Laura Shin
Token-to-Equity Swaps Manipulate Prices for Premium Buyouts
SocialMar 19, 2026

Token-to-Equity Swaps Manipulate Prices for Premium Buyouts

😱 Companies converting tokens to equity can drop their token price before announcing — hide financials, roll in costs, seed doubt about the token's validity — then announce a "premium" buyout based on the suppressed price, says @theiaresearch. “A perverse incentive.”...

By Laura Shin
Management May Depress Token Price Before Conversion Premium
SocialMar 19, 2026

Management May Depress Token Price Before Conversion Premium

I asked @YI_LON and @TheiaResearch about the @AcrossProtocol token-to-equity conversion, and Felipe flagged something worth watching: management teams have every incentive to suppress token price before announcing a conversion deal. They profit from the premium. 👀 https://t.co/jI2CFyd8TN

By Laura Shin
Dual Token/Equity Models Incentivize Pre‑Announcement Shorting
SocialMar 19, 2026

Dual Token/Equity Models Incentivize Pre‑Announcement Shorting

Teams converting tokens to equity have a built-in incentive to short their own token before the announcement. That's just one of the structural problems Ryan Yi and Felipe Montealegre laid out in my latest episode. 🏦 Why dual token/equity structures...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Dip Under $70k Hinges on STRC
SocialMar 19, 2026

Bitcoin Dip Under $70k Hinges on STRC

1/ Bitcoin fell below $70,000 today. We analyzed three scenarios for where it goes from here. All three come down to one instrument: STRC, the preferred stock that now funds 75% of Strategy's bitcoin purchases. 🧵👇 https://t.co/Mn98YwAhXR

By Laura Shin
Hashi Risks for Bitcoin Holders Explained on Unchained
SocialMar 19, 2026

Hashi Risks for Bitcoin Holders Explained on Unchained

What are the risks for Bitcoin holders who want to use Hashi? @EmanAbio answers on Unchained https://t.co/oU2EeDw6Mf

By Laura Shin
Hashi: Sui’s Composable Primitive for Builders
SocialMar 19, 2026

Hashi: Sui’s Composable Primitive for Builders

"Hashi is a primitive on Sui. It's meant to be composable. Builders can build on top of it." https://t.co/p42dec59kS

By Laura Shin
Wave Digital to Launch First Bitcoin‑Collateralized Rated Bond
SocialMar 19, 2026

Wave Digital to Launch First Bitcoin‑Collateralized Rated Bond

"Wave digital is going to issue the first rated bond COLLATERALIZED by Bitcoin," says @EmanAbio https://t.co/oU2EeDw6Mf

By Laura Shin
Institutions with Billions in BTC Back Sui’s Hashi
SocialMar 19, 2026

Institutions with Billions in BTC Back Sui’s Hashi

"We partnered with institutions that hold billions of dollars worth of $BTC." @EmanAbio on Sui's new product, Hashi https://t.co/oU2EeDwEBN

By Laura Shin
Native Bitcoin On‑Chain Finance Faces Scaling Hurdles
SocialMar 19, 2026

Native Bitcoin On‑Chain Finance Faces Scaling Hurdles

Everyone wants to put Bitcoin to work. Few systems have actually succeeded. On Unchained, @EmanAbio explains a new attempt to bring native BTC into onchain finance — and what needs to go right for it to scale. https://t.co/oU2EeDw6Mf

By Laura Shin
Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential for Lending and Yield
SocialMar 19, 2026

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential for Lending and Yield

Bitcoin is a $1T+ asset — but barely used in finance. Can that change? On Unchained, @EmanAbio joins me to discuss a new approach to using BTC for lending, credit, and yield — and why previous attempts haven’t worked. https://t.co/oU2EeDw6Mf

By Laura Shin
Kraken Pauses IPO After $20B Valuation Surge
SocialMar 18, 2026

Kraken Pauses IPO After $20B Valuation Surge

Kraken raised at a $20 billion valuation in November. Four months later, it's shelving its IPO plans. 📋 Read More: https://lnkd.in/ekYqtFtm

By Laura Shin
Tempo Mainnet Launches with AI and Finance Giants
SocialMar 18, 2026

Tempo Mainnet Launches with AI and Finance Giants

Tempo mainnet is live. Anthropic, OpenAI, Shopify, Mastercard, and Visa are already on it. 🏦 https://lnkd.in/eiRhP6rS

By Laura Shin
Perkins Confirms Crypto Upswing: BTC Returns, ETH Steady
SocialMar 18, 2026

Perkins Confirms Crypto Upswing: BTC Returns, ETH Steady

Chris Perkins called a decent crypto setup last week. He was right. Now he's doubling down — BTC bid returning, ETH fundamentals holding. #bitcoin #ethereum #gold

By Laura Shin
S&P 500 Perpetual Launches Officially on Hyperliquid
SocialMar 18, 2026

S&P 500 Perpetual Launches Officially on Hyperliquid

The S&P 500 just got an officially licensed perpetual contract… on Hyperliquid. Meanwhile: • A $50M DeFi trade turned into $36K • Ethereum publishes a new ideological mandate • Nvidia pushes AI agents toward DeFi rails • Prediction markets threaten...

By Laura Shin