Unchained podcast

Unchained

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Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world.

Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world.

 

#1069

Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Miners Turn to AI for a Boost as BTC Falls

As miners approach historical stress zones, Bitcoin’s correlation with tech stocks is hitt... more

Yesterday

54 MINS

54:39

Yesterday


#1068

Uneasy Money: Are Institutions Creating a New Crypto Meta?

The crew unpacks BlackRock buying UNI, ARK, Citadel, DTCC, the Intercontinental Exchange a... more

Yesterday

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:03

Yesterday


#1067

DEX in the City: Is Now the 'Perfect Time to Launch a Crypto Scam'?

The market structure bill introduces a "control" test for DeFi protocols. The problem: nob... more

13 Feb 2026

55 MINS

55:34

13 Feb 2026


#1066

Why MegaETH Is Delaying Its Token and Rejecting Credible Neutrality

Namik Muduroglu and Amir Almaimani walk through MegaETH's launch strategy and why they are... more

13 Feb 2026

52 MINS

52:33

13 Feb 2026


#1065

Why Bitcoin Developers Are Not Incentivized to Talk About the Quantum Threat

Thank you to our sponsors! --- [Figure] (https://figuremarkets.co/unchained) --- [Crypto ... more

12 Feb 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:34

12 Feb 2026


#1064

Could a Non-Crypto Hedge Fund Have Pulled a Bitcoin ‘Big Short'?

Thank you to our sponsors! --- [Figure] (https://figuremarkets.co/unchained) --- [Crypto ... more

12 Feb 2026

47 MINS

47:57

12 Feb 2026


#1063

Bits + Bips: Could Blackrock Someday Feel Compelled to 'Fire' Bitcoin Core Devs?

Listen to the episode on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unchained... more

11 Feb 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:26

11 Feb 2026


#1062

How Zero Blockchain Cracked 2M TPS Without Sacrificing Decentralization

Thank you to our sponsors! [Figure] (https://figuremarkets.co/unchained) [Crypto Tax Girl... more

10 Feb 2026

41 MINS

41:14

10 Feb 2026


#1061

Want to Hire an AI Agent? Check Their Reputation Via ERC-8004

The ERC-8004 standard for trustless AI agent interactions is finally live on mainnet! In t... more

08 Feb 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:50

08 Feb 2026


#1060

Uneasy Money: How the Increasingly Better AI Agents Are Being Used Onchain

Thank you to our sponsors! --- [Fuse: The Energy Network] (http://fuseenergy.com/energy-ne... more

07 Feb 2026

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:42

07 Feb 2026


#1059

When AI Agents Take Over, What Does a Post-Human Economy Look Like?

Thank you to our sponsors! [Fuse] (http://fuseenergy.com/energy-network) In one week, Ope... more

07 Feb 2026

59 MINS

59:53

07 Feb 2026


#1058

DEX in the City: Why AI Agents Are Good for Crypto and Stablecoins

If you’re looking for help with crypto taxes, Crypto Tax Girl is offering $100 off for Unc... more

06 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:11

06 Feb 2026


#1057

Why Bitcoin Is Down, Plus the Rare Bright Spot in Crypto: Hyperliquid

Thank you to our sponsor! [Fuse] (http://fuseenergy.com/energy-network) Bitcoin's collaps... more

06 Feb 2026

31 MINS

31:27

06 Feb 2026


#1056

Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Is Deeply Oversold. Does That Mean the Bottom Is In?

Crypto markets are under severe pressure, with Bitcoin sliding into one of the most overso... more

05 Feb 2026

34 MINS

34:55

05 Feb 2026


#1055

The Chopping Block: Market Meltdown, CZ vs. Star Feud, and Tarun's Epstein Files Cameo

The hosts dive into Bitcoin's volatility below $75K, dissect the explosive CZ vs Star Twit... more

05 Feb 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:36

05 Feb 2026


#1054

Bits + Bips: Why Gold Price Discovery Happened on Hyperliquid

Listen to the episode on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unchained... more

04 Feb 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:50

04 Feb 2026


#1053

Bits + Bips: The Most Dangerous Type of Asset to Trade on Weekends

Crypto has stalled, but markets haven’t. As volatility migrates and narratives shift, reta... more

01 Feb 2026

37 MINS

37:59

01 Feb 2026


#1052

Uneasy Money: How Ethereum May Have One-Upped Bitcoin in One Big Way

Thank you to our sponsors, [Fuse: The Energy Network] (http://fuseenergy.com/energy-networ... more

30 Jan 2026

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:05

30 Jan 2026


#1051

DEX in the City: How Crypto Exchanges May Be Holding Up the Market Structure Bill

If you’re looking for help with crypto taxes, Crypto Tax Girl is offering $100 off for Unc... more

30 Jan 2026

51 MINS

51:51

30 Jan 2026


#1050

Crypto Sentiment Is Down Bad. The Reality Is Far Different, Says Ryan Watkins

Thank you to our sponsor, [Adaptive Security] (http://adaptivesecurity.com/) ! As AI makes... more

29 Jan 2026

29 MINS

29:05

29 Jan 2026


#1049

The DAO’s Unclaimed ETH Becomes a $220M Ethereum Security Fund

Thank you to our sponsor, [Walrus] (http://walrus.xyz/) ! Walrus is where the world’s data... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:19

29 Jan 2026


#1048

The Chopping Block: RWA Perps Go Parabolic, ClawdBot, & Superstate's $82M Raise

The crew breaks down Superstate's massive $82M Series B for tokenization, the explosive ri... more

29 Jan 2026

54 MINS

54:20

29 Jan 2026


#1047

Why 2025 Crypto Taxes Will Be Trickier Than Normal: What You Need to Know

If you’re looking for help with crypto taxes, Crypto Tax Girl is offering $100 off for Unc... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:55

29 Jan 2026


#1046

Gold to $12,000 or “Sell Gold Today”? – Bits + Bips

Crypto taxes stressing you out? You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve partnered wit... more

28 Jan 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:45

28 Jan 2026


#1045

Bits + Bips: Why Gold Still Dominates — And What Bitcoin Must Prove

Gold is hitting new highs. Bitcoin is struggling to keep up. And once again, the “digital ... more

24 Jan 2026

48 MINS

48:57

24 Jan 2026


#1044

Uneasy Money: Why Crypto Still Can't Overcome Its ICO Struggles

Thank you to our sponsors! [Fuse: The Energy Network] (http://fuseenergy.com/energy-networ... more

23 Jan 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:15

23 Jan 2026


#1043

The Chopping Block: Crypto Clarity Act Drama + Stablecoin Yield Wars + Developer Liability Fights

This week the boys break down the Crypto Clarity Act's dramatic Senate markup with Coin Ce... more

22 Jan 2026

55 MINS

55:52

22 Jan 2026


#1042

DEX in the City: When NYSE Goes Onchain, What Happens to Financial Intermediaries?

Thanks to [Mantle] (https://www.hackquest.io/vi/hackathons/Mantle-Global-Hackathon-2025) f... more

22 Jan 2026

53 MINS

53:10

22 Jan 2026


#1041

How Nansen’s New Trading Agent Makes It Easier to Follow the Smart Money Onchain

Thank you to our sponsor, [Walrus] (https://www.walrus.xyz/) ! Crypto intelligence platfor... more

21 Jan 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:16

21 Jan 2026