Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dive into the crypto universe's hottest topics. In this episode, we're tackling pressing questions: "Are Memecoins a Good Bet for Institutional Investors?" and "Can BASE Catalyze a Shift in Ethereum's DeFi Dominance?" Amidst Ethereum's upgrades, we explore the impact on scalability and the Layer 2 landscape. The legal entanglements of KuCoin with the DOJ and Beba's lawsuit against the SEC prompt a discussion on "What Do These Legal Challenges Mean for Crypto's Regulatory Future?" Additionally, we analyze the Blast Layer 2 security breach, questioning its implications for decentralized finance's security. Plus, a hypothetical scenario with Mr. Beast airdropping his own token leads us to ponder, "Can Celebrity-Endorsed Cryptocurrencies Create Real Value?" Join us as we dissect these pivotal developments, offering insights into the strategic maneuvers and policy shifts shaping crypto's future. Tune in for a compelling narrative on innovation and speculation in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology.Listen to the episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unchained/id1123922160">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJrrfGY1SKBIRn5noKSAf"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1123922160/unchained"> Overcast</a>,<a href="https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4129535"> Podcast Addict</a>,<a href="https://pca.st/podcast/bb16e6b0-1469-0134-a447-13e6b3913b15"> Pocket Casts</a>,<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/forbes-podcast-network/unchained-big-ideas-from-the-worlds-of-blockchain-and-fintech"> Pandora</a>,<a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/Unchained-id1370321"> Castbox</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3VuY2hhaW5lZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3VuY2hhaW5lZA%3D%3D"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business-News/Unchained-Big-Ideas-From-The-Worlds-Of-Blockchain-p887100/">TuneIn</a><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5ec630d-4dfa-4e73-baca-3f5062927c55/unchained?refMarker=null">, Amazon Music</a>, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show Highlights🔹 BASE's Growth and Challenges: Discussing BASE's explosive growth amidst Ethereum's upgrades, and how it's shaping the Layer 2 landscape amidst rising gas fees and scalability solutions.🔹 Beba & DeFi Education Fund vs. SEC: Unpacking the lawsuit against the SEC for clearer airdrop regulations, highlighting its significance for future of airdrops.🔹 KuCoin's Legal Battle: Insights into KuCoin's indictment by the DOJ, emphasizing the exchange's challenges and the broader implications for crypto regulations.🔹 Blast L2 Security Incident: Analyzing the $62 million hack on Blast L2, exploring its impact on security perceptions and the debate over centralized control in DeFi.🔹 Institutional Engagement with Memecoins: Exploring the surprising trend of reputable investment firms and family offices venturing into the volatile world of memecoins. 🔹 The Mr. Beast Coin Hypothesis: Exploring the theoretical impact of a Mr. Beast coin on the crypto economy, debating whether celebrity-backed coins can lead to genuine wealth creation.<h3>Hosts</h3>⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/hosseeb">Haseeb Qureshi</a>, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/tomhschmidt">Tom Schmidt</a>, General Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/tarunchitra">Tarun Chitra</a>, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/rleshner">Robert Leshner</a>, Founder of Compound<h3><a href="http://choppingblock.xyz">Disclosures</a></h3><h3>Links</h3>BEBA LLC and DEFI EDUCATION FUND v. SEC - <a href="https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_3f7a8f2ca6614d7381122cb1beeed4a8.pdf">https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_3f7a8f2ca6614d7381122cb1beeed4a8.pdf</a> Prominent Global Cryptocurrency Exchange KuCoin And Two Of Its Founders Criminally Charged With Bank Secrecy Act And Unlicensed Money Transmission Offenses - <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/prominent-global-cryptocurrency-exchange-kucoin-and-two-its-founders-criminally">https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/prominent-global-cryptocurrency-exchange-kucoin-and-two-its-founders-criminally</a> Tweet “Learn about that touch and the intersection of AI and blockchain” - <a href="https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol/status/1772494712525426865">https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol/status/1772494712525426865</a>  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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The Chopping Block: Institutional Memecoin Craze, BASE vs. Ethereum, and Legal Clamps on Rogue Exchanges! - Ep. 625

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