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. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 148 reviews
Eddie J. Soto
5 out of 5 stars
UnChained is a welcoming digital asset podcast that delivers!
Ram Ahluwalia really goes into depth on the situation surrounding Genesis and DCG. Made me go into a wormhole of the grayscale trade.
Loridans1
4 out of 5 stars
Valuable, but Ms. Shin
There’s no question this is an extremely informative podcast. But Ms. Shin sounds like an abused spouse or girlfriend. “Oh yes, SBF just beat the crap out of me. Sure, SBF broke my arm, knocked out my teeth. But you know, it’s really my fault, not his”. Grow up, Ms. Shin
Rowsdower1197
1 out of 5 stars
Good for the lols
The biggest guests are frauds, the editors can’t edit, and the host can’t read.
ZZ1949
1 out of 5 stars
Good guests, annoying host
Like nails on a chalkboard.
Decibel Dozer
4 out of 5 stars
Great information but…
Good podcast, very informative. It’s hard to listen to Haseeb (Chopping Block) because he mumbles and talks low, then normal, then mumbles: Arrrg.
graygler
5 out of 5 stars
DC episode
Smart insights on Washington this week
blablayaddayadda
5 out of 5 stars
No Bro Yo
Intelligent and informed discussion. Highly recommend. I’m a guy sick of hearing guys.
Maybeicy
2 out of 5 stars
Eh
Still haven’t found a good crypto podcast most of my stuff I find is on YouTube
Missy Richland
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
I have only been listening for the past 2 weeks however there is so much information discuss on this show. If your really in cryptocurrencies then you should most certainly listen to this show.
Dutchladle
5 out of 5 stars
Authoritative & Reliable
I listen to about a dozen podcasts - none more journalistically (in the old-fashioned, quality sense of the word) sound than Laura’s. She is a Rock of Gibraltar in the killer seas of crypto.
istemihan1000
5 out of 5 stars
You’re much appreciated
Thanks for the amazing content Laura. I’m new to the space so I’ve been diving deep into the rabbit hole of Crypto. Thanks to your content that dive has been pretty smooth thus far. I stumbled upon your Ted Talk on YouTube at the ending of 2021, that’s where I learnt about your podcast and I’ve been a devoted listener ever since. Keep up the good work.
crankin-man
5 out of 5 stars
Great interviews
Thanks Laura for Christmas Eve and so many others this year. A follow up on El Salvador adaption was missed. How this de level ops and grows or fails will be a major news event going forward. I like guest’ discussion on FUD and tribalism. Perhaps the opposite can be COP (Cheerleading, Overvaluing, and Pumping).
Hkiugbxsdgnkklnbcds
1 out of 5 stars
‘No Hype’
And yet she brings on a professional astrologer. I like the show but that is unprofessional. Going to leave this for a week or two in protest.
Mariann!!
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Laura is amazing! This show gives value to their audience.
Fashionistagirly1967
5 out of 5 stars
Very Insightful Podcast
This podcast has incredible and insightful information that is available to the listeners’ fingertips. I am very impressed on the subject of today’s podcast!
Nufcrambo
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful information
Very thought provoking insightful information to learn all the new things in crypto, nft and metaverse. Real admiration for work u do
cryptorocks
1 out of 5 stars
Livni Never Again!
I generally really like Laura’s podcasts. Her guests are usually well informed and very educational. But that Livni guest from The NY Times was horrible! I could not stand to listen to her! What brainless, liberal hack! Please never ask her back onto your show Laura. Your listeners hated her.
EricaBushwell
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast!
Laura, host of the Unchained podcast, highlights all aspects of business, investing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
JoshCrist
5 out of 5 stars
Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌
Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to have on the crypto community, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Laura does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of navigating the constantly shifting industry landscape - while highlighting what you truly need to know - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
Jessca84
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing guests + smart questions
Unchained is my favorite crypto podcast because Laura’s journalistic approach cuts through the hype. She isn’t afraid to ask billionaires hard questions - a refreshing quality in such a bullish space! Check out the Mark Cuban and Chris Dixon episodes.
Fraziertown
5 out of 5 stars
Great Work
Great episode with Alex Gladstein! 🔥🔥🔥
Wine customer
1 out of 5 stars
Not journalism; beware.
It’s very clear that after listening to Laura for years now that her podcast will not cover certain major projects within the crypto ecosystem that deserve the coverage. Instead she focuses on Ethereum positive related topics primarily. This week’s crypto news recap failed to mention a new crypto exchange/platform that is the best capitalized within the crypto ecosystem. This will lead to more on ramps for crypto as a whole. Zero mention and it’s very obvious that she has an agenda and is not covering unbiased news.
123abc123abcgeneric
1 out of 5 stars
Puppet for MSM
Running a Bitcoin podcast as a nocoiner and then inviting buffoons like Vlad is very telling.
centra28
5 out of 5 stars
One stop shop for crypto info
Whether you are new to crypto or deep in the weeds, this is a great podcast! Relevant guests, insights into the industry, and Laura does an amazing job of breaking down the information for even the novice listener. Thank you guys for your great work!
Velvet Jones81
5 out of 5 stars
Ahead of the curve
Always hitting the topic or getting the interview I didn’t know I wanted or that no other show has had. This is one of the best cryptocurrency podcasts.
Captain Stank
5 out of 5 stars
Love this!
Incredible content. Keep it up!
Blogilates noob
4 out of 5 stars
Please have someone else read news recap
I enjoy this podcast and find it informative. Laura is a great interviewer. My only gripe is that the Crypto News Recap section is almost un-listenable, as she reads the headlines and blurbs in a very stilted manner, both in terms of awkward pauses/pacing and errors in reading words.
Johnnysayssss
3 out of 5 stars
Intro is the worst
Seriously, this was the longest and most annoying intro I have ever had to sit through for any podcast. I only say this because it is a huge barrier to listeners. Please consider changing it. The last thing I want is to try to be sold three different times before the podcast even starts
Adaobi. N
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Love unchained! So easy to follow!
MitchJ1971
5 out of 5 stars
Solid!
Timing is 🔑 and Unchained gets you important upcoming information fast! Thank you so much 🙏
Jhwahaha
4 out of 5 stars
I like some of it but...
I am not a fan of this show but I want more Lynn Alden and less Roul.
Nickesh23
1 out of 5 stars
Beware
Listen to fools, lose everything, you’ve been warned
NYCMontana
5 out of 5 stars
Big fan...Mind stretch!
You can geek out on the details or plug in for the big picture. Up to you. Laura does a terrific job of keeping the conversation on topic and on task. I listen to a lot of different podcasts - few have the mind-stretching qualities of Unchained. Also, if you haven’t realized we are at the tipping point of the biggest shift in our civilization in probably 500 years, plug in or go back to your 8-track.
Tommyyy96
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
I listen to a lot of blockchain podcasts and this one is by far the most educational. Laura Shin does an incredible job to bring thought leaders from the blockchain space. She styles episodes in a way that both new comers and people involved in crypto 24/7 can enjoy.
Headshow
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I love how the host’s questions are almost ALL the who/what/where/when/why/how type and avoids assuming answers for the guests or putting forth potential responses at the end of questions. I can’t stand when people do that! Laura also asks “tough” questions and seems averse to softball lines of inquiry. Bravo.
T3R1K
5 out of 5 stars
Without a doubt the best crypto podcast
Amazing guests combined with Laura’s insightful questions and deep knowledge make it always both illuminating and a delight to listen.
Valentino-5
5 out of 5 stars
Laura is not afraid of asking difficult questions
Putting a guest in the hot seat is what makes this podcast great. Keep it up Laura!
capitalist pig
4 out of 5 stars
Decent pod.
Wish it were more libertarian though
Greyscaleg
5 out of 5 stars
Best in the space
Laura has put together space on "blockchain" and crypto that will keep you up to date with the news, people and events. A must weekly listen.
Iron Condor PA
5 out of 5 stars
One of best podcasts in crypto
I have been listening to Unchained and now Unconfirmed since the beginning. They are my number one go to source for news and information in the Crypto space. Laura Shin is an amazing interviewer and writer. She asks insightful and pointed questions. Somehow she is able to land the best guests. From CEOs to founders, from investers to inventros of the major companies and projects in the Crypto space. When I introduce people to Crypto and they ask for more information, I always point them to Unchained and Unconfirmed podcasts.
BecPow
5 out of 5 stars
Informative
Thanks! 🚀
novchron
5 out of 5 stars
Stays on point
Wow , I’m really blown away by all the relevant content on crypto. I’ve been trading since 2015 and this is the best crypto podcast out there at the moment😇😊.
Drakius32
5 out of 5 stars
Bitcoin OG & excellent interviewer
Laura has an excellent approach to her interviews. Her insights and questions are fair, yet pressing upon important issues surrounding bitcoin. Highly recommend checking out this pod if you want to learn more about bitcoin from someone who’s seen a lot go down.
tmoindustries
5 out of 5 stars
Great but tough interviewer
Laura allows the guest to tell their story and craft their narrative but does not let them off the hook. She asks tough questions which helps reveal the real story in hyped field.
Asdffsadrfr
1 out of 5 stars
Statist
Laura is perhaps the most out of step journalist with respect to Bitcoin, short of being a full-bore nocoiner. She gladly entertains arguments and advertisements for kyc, aml, Orwellian chain analysis, regulation, compliance and dubious altcoins and big bank "blockchain". It makes one wonder, if her crypto views came to fruition, would it even be different than the system we have today? Unsubscribed.
leowulf88
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoy the Show
Only Complaint: quit the fake laugh. It’s fine to genuinely LOL, don’t get me wrong. You do it, 80%, trying to be cute! 😙 Cut it out.
jpaolangeli
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Podcast
This is a great podcast if you want to hear in-depth discussions about crypto projects. I have been listening to this podcast every week for over a year. Keep up the great work Laura!
SonicHedgecoin
5 out of 5 stars
Informative
Good speakers and Laura has a tendency to ask good questions underlining pain points of platforms under discussion.
Traveler Tom 2528
5 out of 5 stars
Informative Podcast
Well done podcats with great guests.
jdgemm
1 out of 5 stars
Top guests rough interview style
It’s tough to listen to at times given her interview style. She’s knowledgeable on the surface, but gets lost when the topic becomes deeper and repeats to “that’s interesting” [repeat multiple times]. Perhaps she’s still getting her podcast legs under her, but after a few years and some honest self reflection not sure why this would still be the case.
thepianoman88
5 out of 5 stars
One of the Top Crypto Podcasts
Laura consistently brings an objective approach to the crypto space and the foremost experts in the field, covering a huge range of topics within the field.
Satender Kumar
5 out of 5 stars
Excellet Interview Skills !!
A wonderful podcast for people interested in crypto space. I will share it with all of my friends.
BroncosfanSeattle
5 out of 5 stars
Must for anyone wanting to understand and keep up with Crypto
Laura has amazing connections and is able to get the industry’s best to interview like C.Z from Binance and countless stars of crypto industry. This speaks to the respect she has and in turn that makes the podcast extremely valuable for anyone wanting to keep up and understand the industry. That sort of access is priceless for everyone as it allows you to tap into visionaries leading this space forward.
assfghjklqwertyuytreeq
3 out of 5 stars
Host seems combative at times....kinda weird
Great guest lineup. It's just jarring when the host is combative and seemingly tries too hard to editorialize for the sake of sounding knowledgable.
AP4348
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Great info.
Freemarkit
1 out of 5 stars
Good in 2016 - Arrogant in 2018
Laura Shin has become arrogant. Her coverage of Ripple was obnoxious and her ethnocentric tone with CZ of Binance was very rude. The way she talks down to crypto industry leaders and endlessly references her past podcasts is pompous and self-serving, respectively. Be humble to your guests and listeners, Laura.
Slydell965
2 out of 5 stars
Clearly biased
Ok interviews, clearly biased and agenda driven podcasts, there’s enough of this out there in the crypto space. Much better unaltered info out there. Move on.
Pinechang818
5 out of 5 stars
Regarding interview with CZ
Let me start by saying Laura’s question is very one sided and skeptical which is not bad but I would’ve been more interested in learning about other perspectives especially China. We USA have different sentiments about different projects. Some things to improve on: I wished the questions were well thought out and planned(maybe some people like a surprise). As CZ stated, and I have to agree, the perspective coming from Laura is very central to USA. Its also sobering to hear CZ explain his worldview and offer a different perspective on all regulatory issues, goals, and position as one of the largest exchanges in the world.
KansasCityLove
5 out of 5 stars
Consistently a great show
Lauras podcast is something I look forward to every week. She asks tough questions and brings on great hosts. One of my favorites was with Vitalik. Add it to your crypto list.
kdswheat
5 out of 5 stars
Great stuff, keep up the good work
I’ve listened to 5 or so of these now and have queued up another handful. Great guests and Laura knows her stuff, which helps this standout among many podcasts. Thanks!
aliagley
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
Keep asking the tough questions Laura Shin. Love it.
FrankDNav
5 out of 5 stars
The best blockchain content out there
As a blockchain junkie I'm always hungry for more and more insights into where all this is heading to. There is no better source of information than this podcast. Laura always has great guests and her knowledge of this space is phenomenal. Thanks for all you do Laura and I hope you win a Pulitzer for this work someday. Keep it up
IanK777
5 out of 5 stars
Morning with Laura
This is one of the best podcasts on the market, together with Unconfirmed and some others. I listen to them in the gym every morning. By listening to them, you get a dip dive into the blockchain world, especially macro level. Some of them I listen twice or even more times to catch all essential details.
Robbofromhiyama
5 out of 5 stars
Among the best podcasts in the crypto space
There is an abundance of fluff, bull and hyperbole about cryptocurrency. This podcast is refreshing, well-researched, well-presented and fearless.
ruperttherino
1 out of 5 stars
Boring and poor journalism.
I gave this podcast a shot but it’s just tough to get through. The content is fair in general but it’s just plain boring, agonizingly boring. Even as boring as it is I still subscribed for potentially informative episodes until her failed attempt to have Brad Garlinghouse on. Instead of having David Schwartz on instead who was more than happy to participate, she acted like a spoiled 5 year old who didn’t get her way and hosted 2 individuals that just bashed the company the entire episode. Pathetic. Don’t waste your time.
Nydeadlifter
5 out of 5 stars
Glad I found her show
She has had great guests, asks good questions, I think her interview style is just fine. Would love for her to have Saifedean Ammous on one day.
Dom12403
3 out of 5 stars
Good guests
Good guests but not a huge fan of her interviewing style lately
stillbrooklyn
5 out of 5 stars
The hardest working podcast in the Crypto business
Laura gracefully and earnestly interviews the leaders of the Crypto universe to the benefit of us all. Her style is clear, direct and authentically inquisitive. The breadth and depth of her work is HUGE. Enjoy!
BearLie49
5 out of 5 stars
Crypto Clarity
Great pocast. Laura brings in a great variety of guests who cover the whole spectrum of crypto currency. She draws out details and information and induces the guestst to explain them in a clear, concise manner. #TopNotch
E36M3Fanatic
4 out of 5 stars
Best Crypto Podcast, Still Needs Some Work
Laura is great - she pulls in the best guests. But as another reviewer said, her interviewing style has started to frustrate me. Perhaps my interests have drifted from the shows focus, but I really wish she would focus a bit more on the technical details and issues. At the end of the day, I feel like this details are what matters and the rest is all speculative hype. For example, she totally and utterly failed to adequately explain the Bitcoin scaling debate or fork on her podcasts. I really hoped she would eventually release an episode where she would objectively cover the dispute in a way that I could show newcomers / outsiders to the space. Instead, she spent several episodes giving one side of the debate a platform. She entirely glossed over the actual issues and instead focused on implications of the debate happening, as if we were not involved in thes decisions being made in this regard (perhaps we aren’t, but that deserves an episode of its own as well). Over all, it’s definitely the best crypto podcast out there. Just wish she would focus more on the technology. She interviews the ZCash co-founder and there is no discussion of HOW it works. We’re just supposed to take the guys word on everything. She questions and calls people out where she can, but this isn’t often.
jmr4444
2 out of 5 stars
Great guests but weirdly under-researched
So, she gets amazing guests so I keep tuning in, but she constantly runs into two issues with her interviewing: she asks leading “so you did X” questions that the guest literally says a variation of “Uh.... no actually,” which I feel like should be really easy to clear up during pre-show questions, and then maybe through lack of technical knowledge, but given her “I always get the CEOs” comment, she lets her guests off the hook by not asking followup questions on some very basic concepts her guests offer sort of head-scratchy answers to. I’ve been listening to this show for 7-8 months, but some examples off the top of my head: “Uh.... no actually”: -Eric Voorhees, asking him why he gave up citizenship or got new citizenship (he said actually he hasn’t) as I recall -Chainalysis: asking how they ID’d real people from TX’s, apparently they can’t -there seems to be about 1 per episode of this Weak follows ups on core, non controversial concepts: -Z-Cash and privacy: asks his fundamental beliefs on privacy, but doesn’t then ask why Zcash doesn’t follow the “opt-out or not at all, not opt-in” privacy approach that is basically privacy industry standard best practice at this point -Chainalysis and ID’ing sources of TXs: wallet addresses are based on ECC, and supposed to be totally random. If wallet types per addresses patterns can be found, it stands to reason they’re not randomly generated and by extension there’s a pattern somewhere buried in XPrivs, and that would be a huge deal. Or they’re tracking IPs or DNS of wallet.trezor.io for example. Either way, huge needed follow up -Chainalysis and Venezuela dodging sanctions: she interviewed Wences and several others who made an amazing case at to why bitcoin in Ven. was a huge boom to the population there. Why let the Chainalysis guest off the hook when he started clearly referring to their btc use in the classic “oh capital controls and sanctions” way. Maybe I’ve outgrown the target audience, but idk I just find myself torn between the good guests she gets, and then getting really frustrated with her interviewing
Pdebate
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!!
Laura Shin is obviously very knowledgable about the blockchain sphere and uses that background to bring in great guests and ask them intelligent questions. She asks questions that help us understand the area and isn't afraid to ask hard questions when necessary. It's clear she isn't just a podcaster - she is a real journalist. She seems to know what we want to know. I've been binge listening in reverse chronological order. I'm about 10 episodes in and was wondering why she hasn't had any miners on. Bang! That's the next episode for me. Highly recommended for anyone, no matter their level of expertise, who is interested in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Brooke Craven
4 out of 5 stars
Awesome Show!!
Laura Shin, host of the Unchained podcast, highlights all aspects of blockchain, cryptocurrency and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Tridip
5 out of 5 stars
Laura Chin truth 101
Laura always tries to bring the truth to the table and tells it like it is I get my dose of crypto from her amongst couple other vocal journalists like Mike Casey Frederick Munawa and Hanif Qureshi All of you keep up the great work and thanks Laura for unconfirmed it’s a step on the notch over The unchained series Cheers Tridip
stanperry
5 out of 5 stars
Good show
Quality insight
ghostrob
4 out of 5 stars
Top notch
The guests on Unchained are the best I've seen on any podcast. I also enjoy that the host asks tough questions. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because she can come across as impolite when she asks the tough questions. I would prefer that she use a bit more tact as she is interviewing so that the quality of guests can continue in the long run. Overall though this is meant to be constructive criticism because the show is great. I would tell anyone that is interested in the crypto space that Unchained is an essential resource.
Mista Flamboyant
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
Laura is very transparent and she is very very knowledgeable and knows her stuff. I Highly reccommend.
leslie.norris1221
1 out of 5 stars
Gross
Not interesting enough to be compelling or smart enough to understand the topics. No journalistic integrity
Newtronic
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative Podcast about Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Laura is very knowledgeable about block chain and cryptocurrency technology. She is also very well connected in those communities. As a result of a knowledgeable host and great guests, these podcasts are truly excellent.
GiitSome!!
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent content
Thank you for bringing me up to speed of this amazing space. Been binge listening all week and am feeling more confident about the space, the players, the future of crypto, and everything in between!
anamibisous
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite blockchain Podcast
Laura’s intelligence, humor, professional interviewing style and great connections shine in every single episode. Sometimes, guests can get a bit jargony (e.g. in the cryptoeconomics episode) but I enjoy it a lot. Thank you so much, Laura!
tango2ss3
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I love how Laura digs deep into all aspects of the story teller she's interviewing. Certainly my favorite Crypto related podcast.
frankz00
5 out of 5 stars
This is the best crypto podcast bar none!
This is a very level headed examination of various topics in bitcoin, blockchain and crytpocurrencies. Laura asks very intelligent questions and adds a few poignant observations in between. She's built up a great library of episodes that feature many of the "big dogs" of crypto along with some peripheral companies and people. It's one of the most useful podcasts I've found minus the hype, drama and infighting. KUDOS!
ryguycrypto
5 out of 5 stars
Best there is
She asks the tough questions - not beach ball questions lobbed around in some podcasts. Both sides of every argument are heard. High quality guests and high quality discussions.
SurferDanbhai
5 out of 5 stars
Most informative Crypto Podcast!
If you want to learn about what is happening in the crypto space, Unchained is a great place to start! I highly recommend!
MeltDe
2 out of 5 stars
Cluttered with ads
20 minutes interviews with three 30s announcements... Painful
joey the shaak
5 out of 5 stars
Best guests
Best crypto podcast
chase millennial
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful podcast covering the industry
Laura does a fantastic job covering the blockchain/crypto industry. Her interviews are well crafted and give the listener a good level of understanding. She brings a good variety of actors in the industry for her interviews. Strong recommendation for beginners to experts who are interested in learning more about this exciting new industry. Keep up the great work Laura!!
zak33us
5 out of 5 stars
New to crypto? Listen to this podcast
Laura does a excellent job interviewing and breaking down the details of crypto for new people to understand.
Pteramender
5 out of 5 stars
Valuable for both the well versed and new to the space
Really well produced blockchain and cryptocurrency podcast with excellent guests and a very thoughtful and attentive host.
ef. lima
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Solid guest. Great questions. Extremely informative
Market_fanatic
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic content
Laura Shin is an excellent reporter. Great show. Great content.
JPSmithNYC
5 out of 5 stars
Great show, Great Guests and Great Host
My favorite Crypto/Block Chain related source to date. Unchained can be a breath of fresh air for both the season bet to the newbie trying to decipher the real and reliable from all of the other misleading junk out there. Laura is obviously passionate about the space and is clearly had great intentions for its future.
GotNoGame
5 out of 5 stars
Great Show!
I appreciate the information and experiences shared on this podcast. I can always count on this show to provide honest and insight information delivered in a straight-forward manner. Thanks and keep up the great work! I will recommend to all my family & friends..
Not4iPad
5 out of 5 stars
Best Crypto Podcast Hands Down
This podcast takes a professional and intelligent approach to crypto currencies. Laura is a skilled and knowledgeable interviewer. The guests and topics are very poignant.
Uncle money bagzzz
2 out of 5 stars
Laura Shinn, hits the brakes
Laura Shinn host of The Unchained podcast brings on some very credible guests who cover big picture issues that surround virtual currencies. In an attempt to make technical topics relatable to a non-technical audience Laura Shinn intermittently hits on the brakes, sometime while the guest is in mid sentence to define a technical term. While guests on other non-topical podcasts like epicenter or third web(formally ether review) are free to finish sentences and extrapolate on ideas, laura shinn acts as a kind of referee who steps in whenever a technical term is used. It weirdly at times feels arbitrary and at others self serving. The sacrifice this show makes in order to define technical terms is very often not worth it for me, especially considering that we all have to power to pause the podcast and google. Where the guest was going with that thought, we may never know. Considering the caliber of guests she brings on, I think much would be gained by letting the guest speak more freely and allowing the audience to learn for themselves.
Jaxon L22
5 out of 5 stars
Best blockchain/digital asset podcast out there.
Laura is a very talented, dedicated and experienced journalist. Her shows are well produced and the guests are some of the most important names in the space. Thanks Laura!
Mattius459
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
This show has come a long way. Most recent interview with Vitalik Buterin put me in awe on several levels — and Ms Shin does a great job conducting the interview and always considering the listener’s POV.
Jfoster760
5 out of 5 stars
Best Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Podcast
Best podcast to understand Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies. I have learned so much valuable information listening.
J5755
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Love this podcast. Very useful info.
txmusicrules
5 out of 5 stars
#1 best podcast on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
This is hands-down the BEST podcast for Blockchain topics. There are a lot of others that are either really unsophisticated or too technical for someone who’s interested in the business side. Laura does a great job at analyzing and breaking down the most relevant issues in this ever-changing space.
BassFace999
2 out of 5 stars
Hard to listen
Content seemed pretty interesting but the audio quality made it difficult to imagine spending an hour with it. Too much indirect vs. direct sound. Consider the distance of your mouth to the mic and the room characteristics if possible.
stevecarrera
5 out of 5 stars
Smart, insightful and entertaining
Great podcast! I have learned so much and always look forward to your podcast. Thank you!
Deezeezy
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Great show, always interesting
Change ditch
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
Unchained is one my my favorite podcasts on cryptocurrencies, Blockchains and Smart Contracts. Laura knows the right people to bring in the show and asks the questions I would have asked. Whether you are a novice expert you'll like this podcast!
Zgolfer13
3 out of 5 stars
Good content and guests, host cuts in way too much
After listening to several episodes, I just cannot get over how often the host cuts guests off to give her views and opinions. It is such a shame because the guests on this podcast are so relevant and high-quality. I see a lot of potential for this podcast and will be checking in down the road, but for now, it is just not for me.
Nordic Messi
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast in the Industry
Laura has a knack for getting to the point and making detailed information digestible. Her Forbes articles are great. If you’re just getting into crypto or if your a pro looking to add to your daily background noise, this is the one. I mostly listen to it because the analogies I hear for things on there are great to use when explaining what I do and its importance to the average guy/girl.
Dtothechan
5 out of 5 stars
Best Crypto Asset Podcast Around
Laura Shin does a great job of asking insightful questions and then letting her guests talk. Oftentimes they don’t directly answer the question, at which point Laura rephrases the question. I like that about her. She gets great guests on how are plugged into the emerging crypto asset space. Would highly recommend for the newbie or also for someone is hodling truckloads of bitcoin.
The Other Thumb
3 out of 5 stars
Test
Test
Cbt1213
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast.
I have found these podcasts really useful in understanding all this crypto stuff. Thank you 👍🏻
Sean_Wong
4 out of 5 stars
Great to hear this group of communicators and bit heads
Great episode on “explaining blockchain” I almost forgot that I was listening to 3 of the most capable people in the bitcoin space. Great to hear women leading this discussion #heforshe
Trucus2012
5 out of 5 stars
Best blockchain podcast
Easy to follow for business minded folks like us who don’t have have tech background. Keep up the good work!
SuperMeanie
2 out of 5 stars
Good Guests with Mediocre Interviewing
I may change my review but so far after listening to 10 episodes I find the interviews lacking in going into further detail. There are many great guests but the interviewer does a mediocre job at pushing thoughts or ideas forward ad instead interjects with her own thoughts that results in interviews that are CHOPPY and comes across as ROBOTIC.
Caittylynn
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting for crypto nerds and newbies alike!
Laura, your episodes make my commute tolerable and keep me thirsty to learn more about the industry! Keep it up!
mavace
3 out of 5 stars
Great content but the host needs work
The content and guests are fantastic on this show. However, Laura needs to work on her skills as a host. She interrupts and disrupts the flow of the show with her questions. She also tries to show off her knowledge of the blockchain instead of letting her guests educate the audience. Being a podcast host is difficult and I have no doubt she will improve. Still a must listen for anyone interested in this space.
CupONoodos
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
One of the best blockchain podcasts available. No BS and goes straight into the meat of interesting questions with great guests.
Mshaikh
2 out of 5 stars
Way too 'salesy'
35 minutes of fluffy and useless banter, 15 minutes of actual content. The host often takes too long to dive into the meat of the topic and is unable to revert to key topics.
atvonsc
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative podcast
This podcast is smart, understandable, and incredibly informative. It is a great snapshot into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. One of my favorite and most trusted sources in the space.
KarSun01
5 out of 5 stars
Great show, very informative
Great show, very informative
SkiAndHikeWI
5 out of 5 stars
Where business, journalism and technology meet.
Terrific podcast - no fluff. Dive in on new technology, new companies, new business models. I like that the podcast assumes some level of prior knowledge - this isn't Bitcoin 101, it's the Masters level knowledge.
Specsistence
3 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast...Moderator Needs Improvement
I love the podcast and the breadth of guests. However, Laura needs to improve her communication/moderation/leading skills as she breaks the flow of the podcasts at times with mis-directed questions and unclear communication. I think there is huge potential here.
The Ed Rod
5 out of 5 stars
I recommend Unchained for all things Blockchain
Having only followed the Blockchain community for a little over 6 months, I've gotten a lot of valuable background out of @LauraShin 's podcast, "Unchained". Great guests, pertinent questions and her interview style flows because she is also a great listener. Staying on point on such a dynamic, multifaceted emerging technology where veterans have strong, sometimes opposing opinions takes a diplomatic, investigative personality and IMHO Laura Shin delivers excellent content. Give it a listen.
nuktada
1 out of 5 stars
Stop Interrupting your Guests as they speak!
My biggest pet peeve of this show is this female host interrupting every single one of her guests as they are describing something in detail and she has to "flex" her brain and show her guests how much she knows and doesn't know. Just stop! Ask your question and let the guests speak without you interrupting. Very annoying!
Kraphty
5 out of 5 stars
Informational
3 episodes in and I'm loving it!
Okcbrown
5 out of 5 stars
Unchain yourself
It's with it don't hesitate
Renovating family
5 out of 5 stars
Timely Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Info & Updates
Informed and in depth podcasts on Bitcoin, blockchains, and the world of cryptocurrencies. Pleasantly surprised to find this podcast - followed a Nick Szabo tweet. Looking forward to more!
russ-M
5 out of 5 stars
The go to resource
I love this podcast. The diversity of the subjects covered and the excellence of the interviews. I especially like that this cover both very technical issues and the legal, ethical, investment and other aspects of this area. As host, Laura does a GREAT job of not making any of these about her. In doing so, she really pulls out a ton of information. One of my favorite podcasts of any subject.
Rennie10
5 out of 5 stars
Professional and interesting.
Great podcast. Laura does a good job discussing issues with a wide range of people. She's professional and helps share knowledge. Anyone interested in Cryptocurrency or Blockchain should listen.
Whall
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic must-listen for staying current
Laura is a great interviewer with a pleasant voice and relevant, easy to understand questions. She brings on movers and shakers in the blockchain and bitcoin markets and the easy flowing conversations make the listener smarter. She doesn't let buzzwords go by undefined or unexplained. Great for both new and experienced people.
SamGrassi2501
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Interviews with really cool people and great questions are asked
followmeoutofdebt.com
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and informative!
I've been intrigued with Bitcoin for quite some time. Most of the information that I've looked into on this topic has been a bit confusing and seemingly written for folks who are already well-established and familiar with the technical lingo and concepts; it was difficult to gain additional and usable knowledge from these resources. Laura's show is simply phenomenal and a breath of fresh air in comparison and perfect for anyone who has an interest in but is not well-versed in Bitcoin and related technologies. Kudos, Laura!
Seamor Buts
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for beginners and experts alike
Laura has knowledgeable guests, and she expertly guides them through a thorough discussion of the given topics.
Bobby Bitcoin
5 out of 5 stars
Professionalism
It's great to finally see some professionalism in the Bitcoin media space. The interview on January 10 with Sandra Ro CME's head of digitization is my personal favorite. I'm partial to this episode because the largest exchange in the world is positively talking about Bitcoin. Not only are they talking about Bitcoin but they're spending time and resources in creating two new cryptocurrency products. The Bitcoin reference rate and the Bitcoin real time index. The CME group handles 3 billion contracts worth about a quadrillion dollars annually.
IMDocDO
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Very informative. Both technical and approachable in her interviews.
Gavon69
5 out of 5 stars
Great blockchain podcast that doesn't play politics!
If you are craving more information on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Blockchains in general...this is one of the best podcasts you can subscribe to! Great interviews with truly interesting use cases in the space. None of the craziness that can sometimes be found on other bitcoin podcasts. Subscribe!
Allenclouse
5 out of 5 stars
Great information
What a great bitcoin podcast. It is so refreshing to find a clean, intelligent discussion about the vagaries of the Bitcoin space. Well done.
Ceematt
5 out of 5 stars
Great for bitcoin & blockchain trends
Laura's a great interviewer and assembles a diverse, interesting mix of experts on the growing bitcoin and blockchain markets. Not for the faint of heart- some discussions are technical, but still accessible. Beyond bitcoin 101!
jsomensatto
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
A great podcast from a reporter who seems to get the best guests in the Bitcoin/blockchain world. And discussions in plain English so us non-tech types can understand.
djbky
5 out of 5 stars
Well Done
Comprehensible without glossing over complexities or ignoring important subtleties. Thank you Laura Shin for making the utility of bitcoin and the promise of blockchain so accessible.
MDinnerstein
5 out of 5 stars
Required listening for Blockchain & Bitcoin information
Huge shoutout to the great work Laura Shin is doing to educate people on the fast moving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. (Don't forget Ethereum and the 'other' cryptocurrencies) As editor of Digital.NYC I need to be informed on the groundbreaking developments in this space to better serve our readers. These podcasts do just that - enjoyably and with with confidence. Laura does her homework and asks informed questions to draw out the best from her interview subjects. Did I mention I like them?...
Leni Maiai
5 out of 5 stars
Great host and interesting guests!
As a bit of a novice to the blockchain space it's refreshing to hear Laura and her guests cover intriguing, technical content without devolving into a brain curdling jargon fest. An awesome, thought provoking series!
Planstoprosperyou
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
These podcasts are engaging and entertaining.
STL_Guy
5 out of 5 stars
Strong Bitcoin/Blockchain Content
Laura has a strong lineup of guests, and isn't afraid to discuss bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument. Great show.
cryptograffiti
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast for those new or already experienced in the blockchain space.
Laura's interview style coupled with interesting guests makes it easy to learn about and keep on top of this rapidly changing industry. Highly recommended.
Emster247
5 out of 5 stars
Good stuff
Really like this one
RalfTK
5 out of 5 stars
Contextualize Blockchain
Real-world reference cases and great explanations from the key people laying the foundation for this transformative technology. Easy to understand even if you are new to this subject.
Michael Benj
5 out of 5 stars
Blockchain Novice
As a blockchain enthusiast I am constantly craving relevant and robust information about the blockchain space. I am so thankful to have found this podcast! Laura interviews the people who are truly making things happen in the space and asks tremendously provocative questions that really challenge these thought leaders to give an in-depth explanation of what's going on. As someone who aspires to enter the blockchain space as a working professional, I have added the Unchained podcast to my 'must listen to' list and highly advise others in my position to do the same.
cburniske
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast from the Bitcoin Reporter of the Year
Laura is a highly regarded journalist in the Bitcoin & Blockchain space with deep connections and a thorough understanding of the underlying technologies. After years of experience covering FinTech at Forbes she has a knack for translating complex concepts into understandable insight for the casual listener. I work in the Bitcoin & Blockchain space and Laura's interviews have proved informative for me too. They are differentiated from the other Bitcoin & Blockchain podcasts out there and bound to be one of my favorites.
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- Did FTX Ruin Crypto’s Image on Capitol Hill? Two Lobbyists Discuss - Ep. 450Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Miller Whitehouse-Levine, Policy Director of the DeFi Education Fund, offer insider takes on how lawmakers and regulators are viewing crypto after FTX’s catastrophic failure. Both expect heightened activity in the U.S. from what they’re calling the “Crypto Congress.” Will this be the year for stablecoin regulation? Is DeFi still in the crosshairs? What about Ripple’s fight with the SEC? The two crypto policy experts look to the U.S. and beyond for what regulatory battles lie ahead in 2023. Show highlights: why the current environment in Washington makes it difficult to pass new legislation whether the opinion of members of Congress on crypto has changed in the aftermath of FTX’s alleged fraud how Elizabeth Warren and others are using the FTX collapse to prove their anti-crypto stance whether it’s possible to prevent a fallout like FTX from ever happening again why Miller believes that this year Congress will be “absolutely obsessed” with crypto what stablecoin legislation would look like, and why stablecoins are more likely to be regulated sooner why Sheila thinks Ripple could win its case against the SEC why they believe the SEC’s failure to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF is a logical inconsistency why they think it’s not possible to apply TradFi rules to DeFi technology how more policymaker education needs to be done how OFAC sanctioning Tornado Cash sparked many conversations among researchers and policymakers the role of the government in preserving national security how MiCA took an appropriately slow approach to imposing DeFi regulations the impact of China and India adopting digital currencies why Miller thinks China’s digital yuan is “the apotheosis of a totalitarian technology” Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com FTSE Links Previous coverage of Unchained on crypto legislation: Why Bitcoin Now: Michael Casey and Niall Ferguson on How Bitcoin Fits in the History of Money Kristin Smith on Why Crypto Legislation Could Be Passed by Year's End Why Senator Pat Toomey Thinks SEC Chair Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Crypto Guests: Sheila: Twitter Miller: LinkedIn FTX CoinDesk: After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto CNBC: House Republicans move to regulate crypto industry with a new subcommittee MiCA CoinDesk: Analyzing What's Next for Europe's Markets in Crypto Assets Law EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Would Have Stopped FTX's Malpractice, Officials Say Others Project Hamilton - Building a Hypothetical Central Bank Digital Currency U.S. Treasury Sanctions Notorious Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash Tornado Cash is no “golem.” It’s a tool for privacy and free speech. - Coin Center0 comments0
- The Chopping Block: Why the Once-Taboo MEV Is Now a Core Part of Ethereum - Ep. 449Welcome to “The Chopping Block!” – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. This week, Flashbots co-founder Phil Daian joins the show to go deep on what maximal extractable value (MEV) means and how it’s shaping the Ethereum ecosystem. Show highlights: how Phil started working in MEV and why he believes it resembles 'Alice in Wonderland' Phil's definition of MEV and when he realized this was an actual problem how Flashbots was born the story of how Vitalik didn't care about sandwich attacks at the time Uniswap was released whether it's possible to minimize MEV via more competition the never-ending debate about whether MEV should be accepted why Tarun thinks the concept of fair ordering is against nature how Bitcoin uses social norms to solve its weaknesses how Google is being called out in court for creating auction to front run its customers how Flashbots worked prior to and after Ethereum's Merge why Flashbots complies with OFAC sanctions what is the Suave project and how it aims to decentralize Flashbots what the future of MEV looks like Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital Guest: Phil: Twitter Disclosures Links The Block: Flashbots seeks up to $50 million at a billion-dollar valuation CoinDesk: Opinion: Miners, Front-Running-as-a-Service Is Theft CNN: DOJ sues Google over its dominance in online advertising market Unchained: 51% of Ethereum Blocks Are OFAC Censored Given the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant? - Ep. 390 The Cost of Decentralization in 0x and EtherDelta Previous coverage of Unchained on MEV: Why Is Ethereum Trying to Maximize Value From Users? Two Sides Debate0 comments0
- Why Grayscale Is Suing the SEC Over Its Denial of a Bitcoin ETF - Ep. 448Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, gives an overview of his firm’s case against the SEC, which has denied requests to turn Grayscale’s bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). With oral arguments kicking off March 7, Sonnenshein lays out what a worst-case “tender offer” would entail and whether DCG CEO Barry Silbert has any say over GBTC’s fate. Show highlights: why Grayscale charges higher fees than, say, the average ETF what Grayscale will do if it loses its case against the SEC why Grayscale has not filed for Regulation M relief Michael's comments on Gemini liquidating 31 million shares of GBTC the reason behind the October 2022 timing of Grayscale changing GBTC's “authorized participant” the relationship between Grayscale and DCG, and Barry Silbert's involvement in Grayscale's operations why the trust agreement of GBTC was changed Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Michael Sonnenshein: Twitter Links CNBC: Court sets date for oral arguments in Grayscale's challenge of SEC's bitcoin ETF decision Reuters: Grayscale would appeal lawsuit against SEC if court rejects case, CEO says Ruling in Grayscale-U.S. SEC lawsuit likely within a year MarketWatch: Grayscale may ‘ultimately’ considers tender offer for bitcoin trust, CEO says CoinTelegraph: Grayscale terminates Bitcoin trust material agreements with Genesis CoinDesk: Grayscale Slams SEC's 'Unreasonable' Barring of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bloomberg: Hedge Fund Sues Grayscale for Data on Battered Bitcoin Trust Bitcoinist: Here's What A Reg M Will Entail For Genesis, DCG And Bitcoin Why Investment Experts Say a Spot Bitcoin ETF Would Be Superior to Bitcoin Futures ETFs by Laura Shin Andrew Parish’s tweet on the possibility of the case going to the Supreme Court Grayscale’s End of Year CEO Letter to Investors Ycharts: GBTC Discount or Premium to NAV Previous coverage of Unchained on GBTC: Bitwise's Latest Plans to Get a Bitcoin ETF Approved DCG's Dilemma: Should It Sell Its GBTC Holdings to Repay Gemini? Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy? ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis0 comments0
- The Chopping Block: Here's Why Gemini Could End Up Filing for Bankruptcy - Ep. 447Welcome to “The Chopping Block!” – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. This week, they covered: why the markets were up so much recently how and why Genesis entered into bankruptcy why the hole in DCG's financials are potentially much bigger than previously reported the differences between the bankruptcies of FTX and Genesis whether 3AC founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies will find success with their new exchange what will happen to GTBC now that a huge portion has already been liquidated whether Tarun is predicting "the start of a new supercycle" the large percentage of vested SOL held by the FTX estate how SBF is still trying to win the public Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital Links Disclosures Genesis: Bloomberg: FTX Bankruptcy Judge Backs Company Law Firm, Rejects Last Minute ‘Rumors’ CoinDesk: Crypto Lender Genesis Global Capital Is FTX's Largest Unsecured Creditor Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland DRW Disputes Genesis Exposure CNBC: Crypto firms Genesis and Gemini charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities Crypto publication CoinDesk hires Lazard to explore sale as crisis deepens at parent company DCG Unchained: Is Genesis’s Prepackaged Bankruptcy The Ultimate Sacrifice? Gemini Ends Its Earn Program and Calls for Barry Silbert’s Ouster DCG Under Investigation by DOJ and SEC: Report Genesis CEO Says Firm Needs More Time to Find a Solution FTX: Unchained: SBF Says Excel Spreadsheet Proves FTX US Is Solvent WSJ: New FTX Chief Says Crypto Exchange Could Restart The Block: FTX debtors identify $5.5 billion of liquid assets in ’Herculean effort’ 3AC/GTX: Unchained: 3AC Founders Are Raising $25M for ‘GTX’0 comments0
- Not Just FTX: One Skeptic’s Take on Why Crypto Is a Scam - Ep. 446James Block, crypto skeptic and author of the Dirty Bubble Media newsletter, rose to prominence with a timely post predicting FTX’s insolvency. The blogger, a doctor by day, explains why he sees crypto as an unregulated morass of would-be securities and outright “Ponzi schemes.” From an early interest in Tether to connecting the dots on Celsius, Block explains why he does what he does and why almost all of crypto is just “regulatory arbitrage.” Show highlights: how James got into crypto and why he started writing about the space why James chose "Dirty Bubble Media" for the name of his publication the problems with the legitimacy of crypto projects the reasons to be bearish on Coinbase why the question of whether Bitcoin has intrinsic value is highly subjective whether every token in crypto is a scam and whether regulations will hit stablecoin issuers hard how FTX used tokens to create fictitious value worth billions of dollars why Celsius and FTX were closely linked, and the difference between both cases ties James found between FTX's European subsidiary and a company doing binary options, an industry characterized by fraud how he believes financial fraud is similar throughout history — it doesn't repeat, but it rhymes James’s concerns around Signature Bank and its "questionable tactics" why Genesis and DCG got into trouble and how James thinks the situation will likely play out whether exchange tokens are securities and why he believes they have very little value why he says BNB resembles OneCoin's pyramid scheme James's contrarian take on the Avi Eisenberg case Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com DeFi Saver Links Guests: James Block: Twitter Substack FTX: Dirty Bubble Media: Is Alameda Research Insolvent? FTX'ed: The Tangled Ties Of Celsius Network and Sam Bankman-Fried FTX's European subsidiary was built on top of a binary options scam A forgotten banking scandal suggests FTX is the tip of the crypto iceberg DCG Dirty Bubble Media: Digital Currency Grift Unchained: SEC Charges Gemini and Genesis With Sale of Unregistered Securities Binance Dirty Bubble Media: The Binance Scam Chain Signature Bloomberg: Binance Says Signature Sets Transaction Minimum Amid Pullback Mango Markets The Ballad of Risk-Free Avi - Dirty Bubble Media Unchained: Mango Markets Exploiter Arrested on Market Manipulation Charges Solana’s Mango Markets Sees $100M Drained in DeFi Exploit Celsius Dirty Bubble Media: Anatomy of a (fake) Market Unchained: NYAG Sues Celsius’s Alex Mashinsky for Defrauding Investors0 comments0
- Why Crypto Developer Activity Continues to Grow Despite the Bear Market - Ep. 445Maria Shen, partner at Electric Capital, unpacks the venture firm’s latest Developer Report. Hotly anticipated among crypto observers, the annual report captures which chains developers are building on. Despite 2022’s price carnage, the report finds developer interest remains strong. Ethereum is the leading chain by far but EVM-compatibility is emerging as a major force in winning developers’ hearts and minds. Shen unpacks Bitcoin’s stability, Terra’s implosion, and many more insights from crypto’s open-source code repos. Show highlights: why the report "undercounts" developers and how it defines active developers how developers represent a fundamental measure of the health of emerging technologies like crypto the meaning of developer numbers going up even when prices plummet why in recent years the speed of developer growth jumped so drastically what happened after the number of developers reached an all-time high in June 2022 the role of Terra in the decline of developer activity in 2022’s second half why Ethereum dominates the ecosystem and whether it will continue to be the leader the benefits of being part of “the EVM universe” why the number of Bitcoin developers has remained flat over the last year whether looking at the number of developers in the NFT ecosystem is even relevant Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Maria Shen: Twitter Electric Capital Developer Report Full report Maria’s 2022 thread 2021 report 2020 report0 comments0
- How Crypto Bankruptcy Claims Buyers Will Profit From the Collapse of FTX - Ep. 444From 3AC to FTX (and possibly more to come), it’s boom times for those trading crypto bankruptcy claims. Thomas Braziel, founder and CEO of 507 Capital, gives a crash course on bankruptcy law, offering the latest updates on the FTX, Celsius, and Three Arrows Capital cases. Plus, insight on how 2023 could finally be the year Mt. Gox creditors get (some) closure. Show highlights: how Tom got into crypto with the Mt. Gox bankruptcy and whether "crypto distress" is an emerging asset class how buying bankruptcy claims is also a way to buy crypto assets at a discount how to determine how much value creditors are owed in a crypto bankruptcy what the marketplaces for buying and selling claims is like whether it's possible to tokenize bankruptcy claims whether crypto tokens should be treated as property what is likely to happen when Mt. Gox creditors are returned their BTC the importance of Celsius' separation of custodial assets vs. assets in interest-bearing accounts the likelihood of Celsius being acquired why the fact that FTX recovered $5 billion in assets is "amazing" why there are so many stakeholders disputing the ownership of the $450 million in Robinhood shares why there's so much difference in the prices FTX, Voyager, BlockFi and Celsius claims whether the customer list of FTX should be kept private what type of creditors are Gemini Earn customers Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com DeFi Saver Links Guests: Thomas: Twitter 507 Capital Previous appearances on Unchained: Will FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh In Will Celsius Survive the Bankruptcy Process? Episode Links: Celsius Reuters: U.S. judge says Celsius Network owns most customer crypto deposits Celsius bankruptcy judge orders return of some crypto assets to customers Bloomberg: Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Receives Multiple Bids for Retail and Mining Assets FTX Unchained: DOJ Seizes $450M in Robinhood Shares from FTX Bankrupt FTX Recovers Over $5B Worth of Assets: Report CoinDesk: FTX Creditor Claims Going for 13 Cents on the Dollar on Bankruptcy Marketplace Xclaim After Bankruptcy, FTX User Claims Pay Cents on the Dollar Fortune: Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers just filed a claim to keep his $450 million in Robinhood shares Reuters: U.S. Trustee files objection to FTX's planned asset sales Thomas Braziel’s prediction on the FTX claims Connor Grogan’s take on the $5 billion in assets DCG/Gemini: Unchained: Gemini Ends Its Earn Program and Calls for Barry Silbert’s Ouster 3AC Kyle Davies’ comments0 comments0
- The Chopping Block: Why Gemini Users Are Mad at Genesis and DCG - Ep. 443Welcome to “The Chopping Block!” – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. Show topics: Haseeb’s TL;DR of the ongoing situation between DCG, Genesis and Gemini whether DCG committed fraud because of a misrepresentation of its financials why DCG did Genesis a favor by absorbing the losses from exposure to Three Arrows Capital what’'s required to force an entity into bankruptcy why Cameron Winklevoss would request Barry Silbert to step down as DCG CEO the SEC’s probe into the investors of FTX and whether the regulators will fine them whether there will be on-chain assets for trading FTX bankruptcy claims what Tarun thinks of the future of NFTs and what needs to be built for them to thrive why Robert thinks most NFTs are “hot garbage” what the value behind NFTs is and whether they need a utility whether the massive layoffs are good for the industry and how many companies over-hired during the bull market Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital Links DCG/Gemini: Unchained: Gemini Ends Its Earn Program and Calls for Barry Silbert’s Ouster DCG Under Investigation by DOJ and SEC: Report Genesis CEO Says Firm Needs More Time to Find a Solution Previous coverage of Unchained on DCG and Genesis: Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy? ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Adam Cochran on Why Crypto Prices Will Be Down Bad for the Next Six Months Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It? Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid FTX: Unchained: DOJ Seizes $450M in Robinhood Shares from FTX Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges Decrypt: FTX Restructuring Team Has Clawed Back $5B in Lost Assets Previous episodes of The Chopping Block on FTX: The Chopping Block: Can Exchange CEOs Like SBF Be Crypto True Believers? The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn't Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater The Chopping Block on FTX/Alameda: Is Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto Kanye'? The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? Layoffs: Unchained: Coinbase Lays Off 950 Employees Amid Market Conditions Genesis Considers Bankruptcy and Cuts Another 30% of Staff: Report - Unchained Podcast Bloomberg: Silvergate (SI) Tumbles After FTX Implosion Prompts $8.1 Billion Bank Run Why We Missed On Inflation, and Implications for Monetary Policy Going Forward | by Neel Kashkari0 comments0
- DCG's Dilemma: Should It Sell Its GBTC Holdings to Repay Gemini? - Ep. 442Gemini has accused Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert of fraud after allegedly misrepresenting the financials of his company. The accusations follow a dispute over the return of $900 million in assets owed to Gemini Earn’s users. Karim Dandashy, CFA and portfolio manager at XBTO Group, discusses everything about the ongoing drama between Genesis, its parent company DCG, and Gemini. Show highlights: the fraud accusations against DCG CEO Barry Silbert all the details disclosed in Barry's response whether Genesis will file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection the meaning of the $1.1 billion promissory note being not callable the EDNY and SEC investigation on transfers between DCG and a subsidiary – potentially Genesis whether the 1% interest rate charged for the loan was suitable considering the nature of Genesis' business whether DCG could sell its venture investments to plug the hole why Bitvavo rejected an offer from DCG to return 70% of the $300 million owed to them what Karim would do if he was leading DCG Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Karim: Twitter LinkedIn Previous coverage of Unchained on DCG and Genesis: Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy? ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Adam Cochran on Why Crypto Prices Will Be Down Bad for the Next Six Months Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Genesis/Gemini: Unchained: Gemini Ends Its Earn Program and Calls for Barry Silbert’s Ouster DCG Under Investigation by DOJ and SEC: Report Genesis CEO Says Firm Needs More Time to Find a Solution Gemini Co-Founder Accuses DCG’s Barry Silbert of ‘Bad Faith and Stall Tactics’ Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report Financial Times: DCG’s crypto broker Genesis owes creditors more than $3bn Protos: Scoop: Larry Summers gives up advisory role at crypto firm DCG amid criticism CNBC: Crypto firms Genesis and Gemini charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities Forbes: Gemini Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unregistered Interest-Bearing Accounts Decrypt: Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitvavo Says DCG’s Payback Plan ‘Not Acceptable’ Sam Andrew’s thread Ram Ahluwalia on DCG CEO’s update to shareholders: Ryan Selkis on the definition of the current assets0 comments0
- What Does Mango Exploiter Avi Eisenberg's Arrest in Puerto Rico Mean for DeFi? - Ep. 441Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs, and Collins Belton, managing partner at Brookwood P.C., dive into the controversial case of Avi Eisenberg, the self-described “applied game theorist” who was arrested in Puerto Rico on Dec. 26 on market manipulation and fraud charges. The two crypto lawyers discuss the case’s potential impact on DeFi and DAO governance — and whether “code is law” stands a chance in the courtroom. Show highlights: whether Avi’s manipulation of the markets constitutes fraud debating the crypto maxim “code is law” whether it’s wrong to use DeFi code in a “smarter way” how the Mango Markets exploit happened due to poor governance management whether crypto should be regulated from the securities angle or the commodities angle the consequences of Avi’s arrest for the DeFi space whether MEV could constitute market manipulation, even if it’s democratized for everybody the role of DAOs and whether early-stage projects should maintain some level of centralization how DAOs could be designed to have better mechanisms in order to deal with potential issues whether members of the Mango Markets DAO are liable because of their role in designing the system how Avi was “naive” to think he could avoid legal liability by returning the funds why Gabe thinks credit protocols are socially positive and why he hopes that prosecutors won’t “throw everyone in jail” Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com DeFi Saver Links Guests: Gabriel: Twitter Delphi Labs Gabriel’s Twitter thread on the case Previous appearances on Unchained: The SEC's Lawsuit Against Ripple and 2 Execs: What You Need to Know Collins: Twitter LinkedIn Previous appearances on Unchained: How the Greatest Decentralizing Force for Crypto Projects Is the SEC Episode Links: Previous coverage of Unchained on Avi Eisenberg and the Mango Markets exploit: The Mango Markets Attacker on Whether His 'Trade' Was Ethical or Not - Ep. 413 The Chopping Block: 'Code Is Law' Is 'Obviously Not How Anything Works Ever' The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? - Ep. 428 Mango Markets exploit Explanation Avi’s “Highly profitable trading strategy” Twitter thread Unchained: Mango Markets Exploiter Arrested on Market Manipulation Charges Mango Markets Exploiter Gets Liquidated But Leaves Aave With ‘Excess Debt’ - Unchained Podcast Mango Markets $42M Reimbursement Proposal Passes Mango Markets Exploiter Returns $67M After Revealing His Identity Mango Markets Hacker Proposes Keeping $70M ‘Bad Debt’ As Bounty Solana’s Mango Markets Sees $100M Drained in DeFi Exploit Chaindebrief: How Manipulation On AAVE And CURVE Went Wrong, Attacker Got Rekted Instead The Defiant: Another Fork Bites the Dust: The Looming Fall of Fortress DAO and the Perils of Off-Chain Governance Karlstack: EXCLUSIVE: The Man Who May Have Milked $100+ Million from Mango Markets CoinDesk: The Impact of Avraham Eisenberg’s Case on the Future of Crypto Mango Markets Exploiter Eisenberg Arrested in Puerto Rico Mango Exploiter's Funds Get Liquidated After Roiling Aave Using $20M of Borrowed Curve Tokens Complaint CNBC: Decoding The Avraham Eisenberg Arrest And Its Impact On Crypto Bug Bounties, White Hat Hackers Decrypt: Mango Markets Attacker Avraham Eisenberg Arrested, Charged With 'Market-Manipulation Offenses' - Decrypt Protos: Who is Avraham Eisenberg and why is he all over Crypto Twitter? Crypto Briefing: Curve Whipsaws 75% as DeFi Degens Squeeze Avraham Eisenberg Complaint: CFTC charges Avi Eisenberg0 comments0
- Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy? - Ep. 440Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and cofounder at Lumida, talks about the ongoing dispute between Gemini and Digital Currency Group (DCG), specifically focusing on the actions and statements of DCG CEO Barry Silbert and Gemini’s cofounder Cameron Winklevoss. Ram discusses various aspects of the conflict, including the potential commingling of assets between DCG and its subsidiary Genesis and the options available to Gemini if DCG does not cooperate. Show highlights: how Cameron Winklevoss’s tweets attempt to put Barry Silbert in the same class of actors as Celsius and BlockFi whether the assets of DCG and Genesis are commingled what Gemini’s options are if DCG does not commit to cooperate whether Gemini will file an involuntary petition for Genesis to enter chapter 11 bankruptcy why Barry's statement that DCG didn't borrow 1.675 billion from Genesis is "very surprising" to Ram why it is relevant whether Genesis has a liquidity issue or an insolvency one whether a class-action lawsuit alleging Gemini's earn product is an unregistered security has any merit the essential role of the 1.1 billion promissory note and whether Genesis will drag DCG into bankruptcy if DCG goes under, what would happen to Grayscale whether Valkyrie is going to become the hero and save GBTC why DCG needs to accept the credit committee terms, according to Ram Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Ram: Twitter Ram’s threRam Ahluwalia, crypto CFA (@ramahluwalia) / Twitterad on Fir Tree and Valkyrie Previous appearances on Unchained: Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It? Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid Previous coverage of Unchained on DCG and Genesis: ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Adam Cochran on Why Crypto Prices Will Be Down Bad for the Next Six Months Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Genesis: Unchained: Gemini Co-Founder Accuses DCG’s Barry Silbert of ‘Bad Faith and Stall Tactics’ Genesis CEO Says Firm Needs More Time to Find a Solution Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report Protos: Scoop: Larry Summers gives up advisory role at crypto firm DCG amid criticism Forbes: Gemini Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unregistered Interest-Bearing Accounts WSJ: Crypto Lender Genesis Asks Binance and Apollo for Cash Decrypt: Grayscale Ethereum Trust Trades at Record 60% Low Against Ethereum - Decrypt The Block: DCG CEO Barry Silbert updates shareholders, says company will emerge 'stronger' FT: Crypto broker Genesis owes Winklevoss exchange’s customers $900mn0 comments0
- Could the Crypto Markets Revive in 2023? Two Researchers Discuss - Ep. 439Lucas Nuzzi, head of R&D at CoinMetrics, and Larry Cermak, VP of research at The Block, discuss the current state of the crypto market, including the potential for contagion effects and the challenges faced by VC companies. They also delve into the mining industry and the issues surrounding MEV and Ethereum. The conversation also touches on stablecoins, DeFi activity and NFT trading, and the potential dangers of Binance's dominance in the industry. Show highlights: how the collapse in 2022 of FTX and other behemoths will affect the industry in 2023 why there's been a lot of forced selling in the markets recently why the industry could still be headed to more contagion effects the characteristics of the current bear market, how it differs from previous ones, and the role of the macroeconomic environment why it's very hard to predict how prices will behave in 2023 why VC firms will have to focus on long-term projects rather than speculation what's going to happen in the Bitcoin mining industry in 2023 considering the current tough situation why Lucas thinks that Bitcoin "drastically overpays for security" why MEV is a concerning issue and how it represents a single point of failure for Ethereum how the narrative of alternative layer 1s has changed and why the focus will shift to layer 2s whether there is a need to develop better blockchain monitoring tools why stablecoin issuers have a very good business model given the interest rate environment what are the problems of stablecoins and how they will be regulated why DeFi activity and NFT trading were down so heavily in 2022 and whether the downtrend will change how Binance's dominance is "terrifying" and whether it could hurt the industry Lucas' concerns about the lack of transparency around Binance's BNB token Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima DeFi Saver Links Guests: Lucas : Twitter CoinMetrics Larry: Twitter The Block Research Previous appearances on Unchained: Larry Cermak of The Block on What 90% of Bitcoin Trading Is For The year in crypto: FTX Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX: Why Martin Shkreli Thinks SBF’s New Judge Could Still Be Lenient – Ep. 438 The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC NFTs: The Block: From CryptoPunks to Redditors — and a Trump card: The year in NFT charts CoinDesk: Over $30B of NFT Trading Volume on Ethereum Is Wash Trading, Research Suggests NFT Market Overview MEV: MEV Watch Flashbots dashboard Unchained: Why Is Ethereum Trying to Maximize Value From Users? Two Sides Debate BTC Mining: The Block: Bitcoin mining companies close out year $4 billion in debt: Report Unchained: Bitcoin Miners Going Bankrupt? Here's How Crypto Winter Is Impacting the Industry Contagion: Genesis/DCG: Unchained: Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It? Genesis Owes Creditors At Least $1.8B: Report0 comments0
- Prosecutors Could Target SBF's Family If He Doesn't Plead Guilty, Says Martin Shkreli - Ep. 438Martin Shkreli, entrepreneur, investor and convicted white-collar criminal, talks about the new judge assigned to the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, whether Sam’s going to plead guilty or not, and the potential involvement of his family in the lawsuit. Show highlights: whether Sam Bankman-Fried truly did not have money to post bail why the government did not restrict Sam's usage of the internet and social media why Martin thinks the new judge assigned to the case, Judge Lewis Kaplan, is good for SBF how many years Judge Kaplan could sentence SBF to, given his unusual work experience whether there's still a chance that Sam could paint this case as a business failure how defense attorneys will likely try to exploit the romantic relationship between Ellison and SBF in their favor why it is unlikely that SBF will plead guilty on the January 3rd arraignment date what a telemarketing fraudster case has to do with FTX how the prosecutors could indict SBF's family if he doesn't plead guilty how a jury would be selected whether Sam has enough funds to pay for a decent lawyer and how that's going to affect the case how Martin learned about crypto while he was in prison how prisoners engage with crypto while incarcerated whether Sam could run a business from prison Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Martin: Socials Previous appearances of Martin on Unchained: Martin Shkreli Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried Got Lucky With His Judge - Ep. 435 Videos on SBF: Which Gang Will Sam Bankman Join In Prison? | Martin Shkreli Gives Prison Advice to FTX CEO My Boy Sam Bankman Is Facing Life in Jail for Sure | Martin Shkreli Predicts the FTX Court Hearing Episode Links Reuters: Sam Bankman-Fried to enter plea in FTX fraud case Unchained: SBF Released on $250M Bond Secured by Parents Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang Plead Guilty and Are Cooperating in FTX Investigation SBF Signs Extradition Papers After 8 Nights in Bahamas Jail With AC and Cable TV CFTC and SEC File Damning Complaints Against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested Amid US Indictment Bloomberg: Bankman-Fried Judge Recused Because Husband’s Firm Advised FTX FTX Bankruptcy Standoff Heats Up as Bahamas Challenges US Case Fortune: Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on multiple conspiracy and fraud charges by U.S. officials Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX: The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC0 comments0
- The Chopping Block Recaps 2022: Crypto's Biggest Winners and Losers and Best Memes - Ep. 437Welcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the year 2022 in the crypto industry and share their biggest winners and losers of the year, what were the best mechanisms, the biggest surprises and the best memes, and their predictions for the upcoming year. Show topics: why stablecoin bulls performed so well in 2022, as well as journalism, DeFi, and the EVM how the reputation of the industry suffered tremendously in 2022 how Solana had to endure multiple hacks and challenges and whether it’s having its “ETH moment” whether ETH is the only crypto with good tokenomics why MEV has seen such a massive adoption, even if it’s technically not good for crypto why the investment landscape changed so much in June whether Arbitrum is the winner among layer 2s on Ethereum and the role of retroactive airdrops why so many lending companies went bust this year whether proof of reserves is a useful concept whether developers will go back to build on Ethereum rather than alternative layers 1s Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital Links Last year's episode: The Chopping Block... 2021 in Crypto: The Biggest Winners, Biggest Losers, and Best Memes - Unchained Podcast FTX: The Chopping Block: Can Exchange CEOs Like SBF Be Crypto True Believers? The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn't Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater The Chopping Block on FTX/Alameda: Is Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto Kanye'? The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? Tornado Cash The Chopping Block: Why DeFi May Be Over-Complying With Tornado Cash Sanctions The Chopping Block: Did OFAC Overstep by Sanctioning Tornado Cash? Solana The Chopping Block: Anatoly Yakovenko on Why Solana Is Building the SAGA Phone The Chopping Block: Why Solana’s Frequent Downtime Doesn't Bother Kyle Samani Terra: The Chopping Block: Kevin Zhou on Why He Knew Terra Would Crash The Chopping Block: Does the New Terra Have Any Chance? Others: The Chopping Block: Here’s What Was So Bad About Three Arrows Capital The Chopping Block: SBF on a Crazy Week of Bitfinex, Wormhole and ENS Drama The Chopping Block: Do Kwon Pitches a Decentralized NFT Publishing Service The Chopping Block: Did Andre Cronje Pull an Epic Crypto Rug Pull?0 comments0
- Collapses, Bankruptcies, and Fraud: How 2022 Became the Year of Crypto Carnage - Ep.436This episode of Unchained looks back on a tumultuous year for the cryptocurrency industry in 2022. Significant events such as the bankruptcies of FTX, Three Arrows Capital, Celsius, Voyager, BlockFi, and the collapse of Terra/LUNA, led to billions being lost due to market plunges and also due to numerous hacks. This year also brought the Ethereum Merge, one of the most awaited events in crypto's short history. Amidst the turmoil, true believers like Chris Burniske saw a silver lining, while the crypto community watched for the further fallout of this year’s crypto contagion to play out. Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima DeFi Saver DAO attacker revealed: Exclusive: Crypto’s Biggest Whodunnit: Who Was Behind the 2016 DAO Attack on Ethereum? Exclusive: Austrian Programmer And Ex Crypto CEO Likely Stole $11 Billion Of Ether Ukraine War: How Ukraine Is Leveraging Crypto in Its Fight Against Russia - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: In 'the First Crypto War,' How Should the Money Be Spent? - Unchained Podcast Ukraine Has Received $150 Million in Crypto. Here’s How It Is Being Used - Unchained Podcast Hacks and exploits: Bridge Hacks Have Caused ~$1 Billion in Losses. Here’s Why Bridge Security Is Tricky - Unchained Podcast Terra collapse: Did Someone Deliberately Attack Terra/Luna to Kick off a Death Spiral? - Unchained Podcast Why Terra Collapsed and Whether an Algo Stablecoin Can Ever Succeed - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: Kevin Zhou on Why He Knew Terra Would Crash - Unchained Podcast The 5 Biggest Lessons From Terra/Luna's Collapse, According to Tascha Che - Unchained Podcast Bankruptcies - 3AC, Celsius and Voyager: Why Possible Insolvencies by Celsius and 3AC Could Spell Disaster for Crypto - Ep. 364 - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: Here’s What Was So Bad About Three Arrows Capital - Ep. 368 - Unchained Podcast Three Crypto Bankruptcies: 3AC, Celsius and Voyager. What Happens Now?- Ep. 374 - Unchained Podcast Tornado Cash: Tornado Cash Sanctioned. Did the Government Overstep Its Bounds? - Ep. 384 - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: Did OFAC Overstep by Sanctioning Tornado Cash? - Ep. 386 - Unchained Podcast Is TRM Labs Blocking Addresses From DeFi Protocols? Ari Redbord Says No - Ep.387 - Unchained Podcast Given the Sanctions on Tornado Cash, Is Ethereum Censorship Resistant? - Ep. 390 - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: Why DeFi May Be Over-Complying With Tornado Cash Sanctions - Ep. 392 - Unchained Podcast The Merge: With the Merge, Will Ethereum Take Over Bitcoin’s Title as Digital Gold? - Ep. 389 - Unchained Podcast Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH - Ep. 393 - Unchained Podcast Preston Van Loon on Ethereum's Merge and His Lawsuit Against Treasury- Ep.394 - Unchained Podcast Did the Merge Make Ethereum ‘the Most Secure Blockchain in the World’? – Ep. 397 Do Kwon comes on Unchained: Do Kwon of Terra: ‘It Was Never Really About Money or Fame or Success’ – Ep. 408 NFT royalties: The Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown! - Ep. 409 - Unchained Podcast Are NFT Royalties the Way? How to Build a Sustainable Creator Economy - Ep. 414 - Unchained Podcast FTX Collapse: The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? - Ep. 418 - Unchained Podcast Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets - Ep. 419 - Unchained Podcast Will FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh In - Ep. 420 - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn't Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater - Ep. 421 - Unchained Podcast Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? - Ep. 422 - Unchained Podcast Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion - Ep. 423 - Unchained Podcast The Chopping Block on FTX/Alameda: Is Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto Kanye'? - Ep. 424 - Unchained Podcast0 comments0
- Martin Shkreli Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried Got Lucky With His Judge - Ep. 435Martin Shkreli, entrepreneur and investor, talks about what Sam Bankman-Fried’s potential life in prison could look like. As a former white-collar criminal, Martin had a lot to say about prison culture, how judge selection affects sentencing, and more. Show highlights: why Martin says that the prosecution part of the case is the most difficult to endure why he thought Sam had "no chance at bail" (although shortly after we recorded, news broke that Sam had been released on what is believed to be the largest bail bond ever – $250 million) whether SBF should plead guilty and hope to be favored by his cooperation what jails in New York are like and how the other inmates might treat SBF whether SBF will be in danger if he goes to prison and Martin's suggestions for him if he wants to survive why the FTX's case is so unprecedented, especially considering the current sentencing guidelines Martin's take on Ronnie Abrams, the judge in charge of the case, and why her selection will be good for SBF whether Caroline Ellison made a mistake by pleading guilty to so many counts why Gary Wang would likely face a tough time in prison for ratting out SBF Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Martin: Socials Videos on SBF: Which Gang Will Sam Bankman Join In Prison? | Martin Shkreli Gives Prison Advice to FTX CEO My Boy Sam Bankman Is Facing Life in Jail for Sure | Martin Shkreli Predicts the FTX Court Hearing Episode Links CNBC: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bail, will live with his parents Unchained: Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang Plead Guilty and Are Cooperating in FTX Investigation SBF Signs Extradition Papers After 8 Nights in Bahamas Jail With AC and Cable TV CFTC and SEC File Damning Complaints Against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested Amid US Indictment Bloomberg: FTX Bankruptcy Standoff Heats Up as Bahamas Challenges US Case Sam Bankman-Fried’s Harsh Bahamas Jail Could Shift His Stance on Extradition Fortune: Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on multiple conspiracy and fraud charges by U.S. officials Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX: The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC0 comments0
- 2022 in Review + How Cobie and Chris Burniske Are Playing the New Year - Ep. 434What a year. Cobie, crypto investor and host of UpOnly, and Chris Burniske, partner at Placeholder Ventures, sift through 2022’s rubble for clues as to what lies ahead in 2023. The two bright lights of Crypto Twitter weigh in on SBF’s fraud, how to succeed through the bear market, and what remains promising despite the gloom and doom. Show highlights: why 2022 is “the hangover of 2021” why this year’s big meltdowns were different and dispiriting why it was actually a year to remind us of why we’re all here how the underlying protocols didn’t skip a beat how to survive the bear market what Chris feels guilty about in the wake of Alameda’s collapse why Cobie hopes SBF spends life in jail whether people will actually use decentralized alternatives – or if banking-like relationships will prevail what Chris sees as the 2023 version of proof-of-stake in 2017 why Cobie thinks bitcoin is an area of opportunity over the next few years whether the multichain thesis (“Solunavax”) will ever rise again whether the contagion is over if disgraced figureheads deserve a second chance a lightning round lookback on 2022 Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima DeFi Saver Guests:Cobie: Twitter Substack UpOnly Previous appearances on Unchained: Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets Cobie and Chris Burniske on How to Navigate a Crypto Bear Market Chris: Twitter Placeholder VC Previous appearances on Unchained: Chris Burniske: A Blank Slate of State Chris Burniske of Placeholder on the Downsides of ICOs The year in crypto: FTX Unchained: CFTC and SEC File Damning Complaints Against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested Amid US Indictment FTX Bankruptcy Overseer Says Company’s Collapse Is Worst He’s Ever Seen Terra: CoinDesk: The Fall of Terra: A Timeline of the Meteoric Rise and Crash of UST and LUNA Three Arrows Capital CNBC’s full interview with Three Arrows Capital’s Kyle Davies on the downfall of the defunct crypto hedge fund CoinDesk: Three Arrows Capital Files for Bankruptcy in New York Tied to British Virgin Islands Proceeding DeCrypt: Bankrupt Three Arrows Capital Owes $3.5B to Creditors, Including $2.3B to Genesis Binance Unchained: Binance Passes Withdrawal ‘Stress Test’ After $3B in Daily Outflows Forbes: Kevin O’Leary Points Finger At Binance For FTX Crash In Senate Testimony Silvergate The Block: Silvergate CEO seeks to reassure investors over crypto contagion The Financial Times: Silvergate: from tiny local lender to bank behind the crypto boom Genesis/DCG: Unchained: Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report On-chain Analysts ID 432 GBTC Addresses After Grayscale Says No to Proof-of-Reserves0 comments0
- The Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? - Ep. 433Welcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra were joined by Laura Shin to chop it up about the latest news. Show topics: the details of the SEC and CFTC complaints how crypto traders have always speculated about Alameda's preferential treatment whether many people knew about the mismanagement of funds and alleged fraud why Haseeb thinks SBF was a "f*cking psycho" how helpful Tarun believes a testimony from Sam Trabucco, former co-CEO of Alameda, would be why Alameda and FTX lost billions of dollars, and the poor diligence of SBF's venture investments Sam's "ineffective altruism" why a bull market wouldn't have solved the insolvency problems of FTX whether SBF will fight extradition and how long it would take how Sam's consistent use of Facebook and his anti-Maker stand shows he was not a crypto-native why Laura thinks that The Block CEO's undisclosed loans represent a "total betrayal" Robert's take on the ineffectiveness of the government's control of information why Binance is under scrutiny and whether it's the "next FTX" Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Guest: Laura Shin, author, host of Unchained Episode Links FTX: Unchained:CFTC and SEC File Damning Complaints Against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX SBF Denied Bail in The Bahamas, Will Remain in Fox Hill Prison Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested Amid US Indictment Bahamas Asked SBF to Mint Hundreds of Millions of Dollars’ Worth of New Tokens After Collapse, Say FTX Liquidators SBF Directed $8B Alameda Liabilities to an FTX Account He Called ‘Weird Korean,’ Says CFTC Forbes: Despite Boasting Of Big Profits, FTX And Alameda Lost $3.7 Billion Before 2022 Bloomberg: FTX Bankruptcy Standoff Heats Up as Bahamas Challenges US Case Sam Bankman-Fried’s Harsh Bahamas Jail Could Shift His Stance on Extradition Fortune: Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on multiple conspiracy and fraud charges by U.S. officials Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX:How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC Binance: Unchained: Binance Passes Withdrawal ‘Stress Test’ After $3B in Daily Outflows Forbes: Kevin O’Leary Points Finger At Binance For FTX Crash In Senate Testimony The Block Unchained: The Block CEO Steps Down After Revealing He Was Secretly Funded By SBF0 comments0
- How Much Prison Time Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? - Ep. 432Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, discusses all the charges that Sam Bankman-Fried is facing and their potential outcomes. Show highlights: the charges against SBF and why the criminal indictment is the most important whether SBF testifying in Congress would have complicated the DOJ's criminal case against him why it is complicated to state how much prison time Sam is facing the ways in which Bankman-Fried can reduce his sentence by cooperating with authorities why it's so unprecedented that the indictment came only one month after the collapse of FTX whether other senior FTX executives are providing prosecutors with information to reduce their charges the reasons why SBF is being held in The Bahamas and the likelihood of him being extradited how much the case will be delayed if SBF's lawyers fight the extradition Ari's thoughts on whether this case will go to trial Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Guest Ari: Twitter Previous appearances on Unchained: Is TRM Labs Blocking Addresses From DeFi Protocols? Ari Redbord Says No Episode Links Unchained: CFTC and SEC File Damning Complaints Against Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX SBF Denied Bail in The Bahamas, Will Remain in Fox Hill Prison Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested Amid US Indictment Bahamas Asked SBF to Mint Hundreds of Millions of Dollars’ Worth of New Tokens After Collapse, Say FTX Liquidators SBF Directed $8B Alameda Liabilities to an FTX Account He Called ‘Weird Korean,’ Says CFTC Bloomberg: FTX Bankruptcy Standoff Heats Up as Bahamas Challenges US Case Sam Bankman-Fried’s Harsh Bahamas Jail Could Shift His Stance on Extradition Fortune: Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on multiple conspiracy and fraud charges by U.S. officials The Enron Trial: A Chronology Previous coverage of Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX: Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC0 comments0
- How Will the FTX Collapse Affect Silvergate? A Bear and a Bull Debate - Ep. 431Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and cofounder of crypto-native investment advisor Lumida, and Marc Cohodes, individual investor and former hedge fund manager, have a heated debate about Silvergate, a crypto-friendly bank that plays a key role in integrating crypto with traditional finance and is currently under scrutiny due to its ties with FTX and Alameda. Both Marc and Ram have a vested interest in Silvergate. Marc is shorting the stock, while Ram is longing it. Show highlights: why Silvergate plays such a vital role in the movement of money within the crypto industry whether Silvergate runs proper KYC and AML practices whether Silvergate has a $1 billion hole in its balance sheet whether regulators will go after Silvergate as they are doing with FTX why Marc thinks the FTX collapse wouldn't have happened without Silvergate whether Silvergate was complicit with FTX’s activities or simply negligent why Ram believes this case is different from JPMorgan's involvement with Madoff what regulatory actions might come in the near future for Silvergate why Ram thinks regulators will go to "great lengths" to avoid a bank failure what would it take for Ram and Marc to change their minds Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima DeFi Saver Guests: Ram: Twitter Ram’s thread on Silvergate Ram’s previous appearances on Unchained: Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It? Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid Marc: Twitter Episode links: Class action lawsuit against Silvergate The Block: Silvergate CEO seeks to reassure investors over crypto contagion Letter from Senators Elizabeth Warren, John Kennedy, and Roger Marshall The Guardian: JP Morgan Chase to pay more than $2bn in penalties for Madoff ties The Financial Times: Silvergate: from tiny local lender to bank behind the crypto boom WSJ: Crypto Is Taking a Few Small Banks on a Wild Ride Bloomberg: These Banks Were Left Holding the Bag in Crypto Implosion An Obscure Bank Found Its Key to Success. Then FTX Collapsed CoinDesk: Crypto Bank Silvergate Says Its BlockFi Digital-Asset Deposit Exposure Totals Less Than $20M New York Post: Crypto ‘smart’ money? Big traders fell for Sam Bankman-Fried NBC: Sen. Warren demands answers from Silvergate Bank about its business dealings with FTX Dylan LeClair’s Twitter thread0 comments0
- Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take Years - Ep. 430TuongVy Le, partner and head of regulatory & policy at Bain Capital Crypto, discusses how the legal process for Sam Bankman-Fried in the wake of the FTX scandal could play out. Show highlights: the allegations that Bankman-Fried manipulated the market during the Terra crash the motivations for Bankman-Fried's media appearances what the selection of Mark Cohen as a lawyer says about the potential charges and the case why SBF hasn't been arrested yet how the US investigating the potential involvement of Bahamian government officials could complicate cooperation of an arrest of SBF in the Bahamas why this case is very different from Bernie Madoff's what evidence would be needed to say, legally, that SBF committed fraud the potential outcomes of the legal case for SBF and how many years of prison time he could face Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com TuongVy : Twitter Episode Links FTX: Unchained: Regulators Investigate Sam Bankman-Fried for Terra-Related Market Manipulation Sam Bankman-Fried Hires Ghislaine Maxwell’s Defense Lawyer: Report Investigations: Reuters: U.S. authorities probe FTX collapse, executives' involvement -sources CoinDesk: California Financial Regulator Announces FTX Investigation Others: CNBC: Former OpenSea employee charged in first-ever NFT insider trading case NYT: Ex-Coinbase Employee and 2 Others Charged With Insider Trading of Crypto Assets Two former Deutsche Bank traders win their appeal in a Libor manipulation case Previous coverage of Unchained on FTX: The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC0 comments0
- Genesis May Be Facing Bankruptcy. Could It Take DCG Down With It? - Ep. 428Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of crypto-native investment advisor Lumida, and Samuel Andrew, crypto author and analyst, talk about the financial situation at Genesis and parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG). The collapse of FTX has dealt crypto lender Genesis another major blow, with the firm halting withdrawals and DCG stepping in to help. Now the two face a range of suboptimal outcomes in the face of massive debts. Ahluwalia and Andrew discuss what could come next, and what should be learned from the recent debacles. Show highlights: why Genesis and DCG are so important for the crypto sector Ram's explanation of the "Grayscale trade" and why it is relevant to understand the current crisis the ghost of Three Arrows Capital and the origins of Genesis' problems why Sam thinks Genesis was "reckless" in its loan underwriting what a spot Bitcoin ETF would mean for Grayscale's revenue what options Genesis and DCG have to weather the storm whether it makes sense for Genesis to file for bankruptcy why Ram thinks Genesis lending product needs to be be shut down why Gemini and its Earn program loom large in the Genesis situation the risks of enforcement action from regulators what the most likely outcome is for Genesis and DCG and whether creditors will be made whole whether there will be broader contagion stemming from Genesis and what other crypto companies could be in trouble the problems of leverage and why crypto's "shadow banks" need regulation Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima Ram: Twitter Ram’s thread on GBTC Previous Unchained episodes: Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid Sam: Twitter Substack Episode Links Genesis: Unchained: Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report On-chain Analysts ID 432 GBTC Addresses After Grayscale Says No to Proof-of-Reserves WSJ: Crypto Lender Genesis Asks Binance and Apollo for Cash Decrypt: Digital Currency Group Says No Imminent Threat Despite Owing Genesis $575M The Block: DCG CEO Barry Silbert updates shareholders, says company will emerge 'stronger' Previous coverage of Unchained on Genesis: ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Adam Cochran on Why Crypto Prices Will Be Down Bad for the Next Six Months Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? FT: Crypto broker Genesis owes Winklevoss exchange’s customers $900mn WSJ: Rising Tether Loans Add Risk to Stablecoin, Crypto World0 comments0
- The Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He? - Ep. 428Welcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. Show topics: highlights of Sam Bankman-Fried's interview with the New York Times whether SBF knew what was going on in his companies, and how that impacts potential prosecution why Genesis and DCG are in financial trouble financial whether Genesis will file for bankruptcy or go through a restructuring process revelations from BlockFi's bankruptcy filing new info on why FTX bailed out BlockFi last summer what is going on with Binance’s recovery fund how Avi Eisenberg tried to pull off an attack on Aave how the banking industry works and whether Changpeng Zhao is the closest thing to a central bank in crypto how DeFi responds in a crisis, and how it contrasts with CeFi’s recent implosions Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital Episode Links FTX: Unchained: FTX Bankruptcy Overseer Says Company’s Collapse Is Worst He’s Ever Seen NYT: Sam Bankman-Fried’s interview Bill Ackman’s tweet Interview with Tiffany Fong Previous coverage of Unchained on FTX: Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC BlockFi: Unchained: Crypto Lender BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX’s Contagion Effects Continue Decrypt: FTX, Alameda Owe BlockFi More Than $1 Billion: Court Hearing Genesis: Ryan Selkis’ tweet on Genesis Unchained: Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report On-chain Analysts ID 432 GBTC Addresses After Grayscale Says No to Proof-of-Reserves WSJ: Crypto Lender Genesis Asks Binance and Apollo for Cash Decrypt: Digital Currency Group Says No Imminent Threat Despite Owing Genesis $575M Previous coverage of Unchained on Genesis: Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis DeFi Pancakeswap flipped Uniswap in TVL Unchained: Mango Markets Exploiter Gets Liquidated But Leaves Aave With ‘Excess Debt’ Aave Freezes 17 Low-Liquidity V2 Pools and Votes to Migrate 26 Assets to Ethereum V3 Compound Finance Slashes Borrow Caps for 10 Markets0 comments0
- Adam Cochran on Why Crypto Prices Will Be Down Bad for the Next Six Months - Ep. 427Adam Cochran, partner at Cinneamhain Ventures, talks about the collapses suffered during this year, their impacts on big traditional finance players, and what’s coming in the crypto markets in the near future. Show highlights: whether Sam Bankman-Fried lied during his interview at the Deal Book Summit why SBF kept the number of FTX's engineers at such a low number why Adam is optimistic about Genesis and DCG what options Genesis have to raise liquidity the significance of a potential meltdown of DCG in the crypto industry why Adam is worried about Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) what lessons can be learned from this crypto winter Adam's prognosis for crypto lending and for the crypto markets in general the impact of the bankruptcy of BlockFi and all the other centralized lenders Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors!Crypto.com Adam: Twitter Thread on community buyout Previous Unchained episodes: Why 3AC’s Collapse Could Spell the Start of a Crypto Credit Crunch Episode Links BlockFi: Unchained: Crypto Lender BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX’s Contagion Effects Continue Decrypt: FTX, Alameda Owe BlockFi More Than $1 Billion: Court Hearing Genesis: Bloomberg: Genesis Creditors Seek Options to Keep Crypto Brokerage Out of Bankruptcy Semafor: Online news site CoinDesk attracts suitors amid crypto crash Unchained: Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report On-chain Analysts ID 432 GBTC Addresses After Grayscale Says No to Proof-of-Reserves WSJ: Crypto Lender Genesis Asks Binance and Apollo for Cash Decrypt: Digital Currency Group Says No Imminent Threat Despite Owing Genesis $575M The Block: DCG CEO Barry Silbert updates shareholders, says company will emerge 'stronger' Previous coverage of Unchained on Genesis: Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid ‘The Last Big Whale’: Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis FTX: Unchained: FTX Bankruptcy Overseer Says Company’s Collapse Is Worst He’s Ever Seen Previous coverage of Unchained on FTX: Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC0 comments0
- 'The Last Big Whale': Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis - Ep. 426Michael Jordan, founder at DBA and former co-head of investments at Galaxy Digital, and Alex Pack, managing partner at Hack VC, talk about the potential insolvency of Genesis and DCG, the cycle of credit expansion, and the importance of DeFi to prevent these situations. Show highlights: what will happen with Genesis and its parent company DCG where the insolvency of Genesis might have come from how the expansion of crypto lending in 2021 is impacting the markets and the role the Fed played in this expansion how the Terra collapse kickstarted a ton of contagion effects in crypto companies Alex's story of why he did not invest in Alameda in 2018 whether it is possible to prevent the "FTXs of the future" the importance of assessing the quality of collateral assets the story of when SBF called DeFi a "Ponzi black box" the mystery of where FTX Ventures got the $2 billion it planned to invest Take Unchained's 2022 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Tell us how you think we’re doing and how we could improve, whether it be on the podcast, in the newsletter, or in our premium offering. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Chainalysis Minima Michael: Twitter Previous Unchained episodes: Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Alex: Twitter Episode Links Previous coverage of Unchained on Genesis and FTX: Why Genesis Could Very Well Be Insolvent, Not Just Illiquid Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion Is the Collapse of Crypto Lending Over, or Is It Just Starting? Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX? The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto? Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3AC Genesis: Unchained: Genesis Warns of Bankruptcy If Funding Plans Fail: Report On-chain Analysts ID 432 GBTC Addresses After Grayscale Says No to Proof-of-Reserves WSJ: Crypto Lender Genesis Asks Binance and Apollo for Cash Decrypt: Digital Currency Group Says No Imminent Threat Despite Owing Genesis $575M The Block: DCG CEO Barry Silbert updates shareholders, says company will emerge 'stronger' FTX Collapse: First declaration document Unchained: FTX Bankruptcy Overseer Says Company’s Collapse Is Worst He’s Ever Seen SBF tweet: FTX files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Bloomberg: Transcript: Sam Bankman-Fried and Matt Levine on How to Make Money in Crypto0 comments0
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