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Laura Shin

@laurashin #7535

Crypto Journalist 🎙 Host @unchainedcrypto https://linktr.ee/unchainedpodcast
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🤔 Do Layer 2s really give back to Ethereum? Not quite, says Arthur Cheong on Unchained.

Here’s why he believes the incentives aren’t aligned for L2s to support ETH long-term 👇
Arthur Cheong shares why the next wave of DeFi adoption may come as traditional finance yields shrink. Is DeFi set to thrive again? 🚀

🎧 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/2-crypto-investors-on-why-they-believe-defi-is-poised-for-a-bull-run/
⛓️ Ryan Salame’s wife, Michelle Bond, has also been indicted on campaign finance charges 😱

However, he claims prosecutors lied to his lawyers and promised that if he pleaded guilty, they would stop their investigation into Bond 👀

Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/ftxs-ryan-salame-is-going-to-prison-heres-what-he-has-to-say/
🗣️ Ryan Salame has had choice words for Caroline Ellison, tweeting, “She lied the most at trial” or “Caroline’s more guilty than SBF.” 

Here’s what he meant: 👇
🤯 As FTX was collapsing, Ryan Salame took action.

But was it the right move? "Not my brightest moment," he says.

Watch his explanation 👇
https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/ftxs-ryan-salame-is-going-to-prison-heres-what-he-has-to-say/
🚨 Did prosecutors deceive Ryan Salame?

The former FTX executive challenges his own guilty plea and points fingers at Ellison and Singh.

Read the full story:
https://unchainedcrypto.com/ftxs-ryan-salame-challenges-his-own-guilty-plea-did-he-lie-to-the-court/
💣 Ryan Salame speaks out:

🔸 His side of the FTX collapse
💸 Why he withdrew funds right before the bankruptcy
👀 Why he thinks Caroline Ellison is “at least as guilty as SBF”
🤨 The Thai prostitute thing, explained

Watch the full interview 👇
https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/ftxs-ryan-salame-is-going-to-prison-heres-what-he-has-to-say/
🚨 ON THE PHONE WHEN THE HACK HAPPENED! 

Sam Kessler was interviewing the founder of Truflation when $5M was drained from their account 😲

https://unchainedcrypto.com/how-north-koreans-infiltrated-the-crypto-industry-to-fund-the-regime/
Trump or Harris? It may not matter for Bitcoin.

A liquidity flood could send crypto soaring, no matter who wins.

https://unchainedcrypto.com/why-bitcoin-and-crypto-prices-are-set-to-surge-regardless-of-who-wins-the-u-s-presidential-election/
⚠️ These North Korean IT workers you may unknowingly hire are only keeping 10-30% of their earnings. 

The rest? It's funneled back to the regime for weapons development. 

https://unchainedcrypto.com/how-north-koreans-infiltrated-the-crypto-industry-to-fund-the-regime/
SCOOP: Are federal regulators overstepping their authority by capping crypto deposits for banks?

Some experts think it could violate the law.

https://unchainedcrypto.com/regulators-are-limiting-banks-serving-crypto-clients-does-that-violate-the-law/
📊 The halving effect, monetary stimulus, and shrinking liquid supply are setting the stage for a Bitcoin rally, according to André Dragosch… 

Is Q4 the time for BTC to shine? 🚀

🎧 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/bitcoins-price-dropped-after-irans-attack-on-israel-is-uptober-canceled/
📉 Is Bitcoin’s volatility today going to be more like gold’s volatility tomorrow? 

André Dragosch says that with each halving, Bitcoin becomes less risky and more like gold 🥇

Is it on its way to safe haven status? 🛡️
BTFD? 

🌍 Geopolitical shocks can hit markets hard, but Bitcoin may offer a silver lining. 

💸 André Dragosch explains that in the aftermath of major geopolitical events, Bitcoin outperforms 📈

🎧 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/bitcoins-price-dropped-after-irans-attack-on-israel-is-uptober-canceled/
How does Bitcoin react to geopolitical risks?

Bitwise's André Dragosch joins Unchained to break down:
📉 ‘Uptober’: Canceled?
🤑 Whether this may be a buying opportunity
💸 Can Bitcoin truly act as a safe haven?
🗳️ What could U.S. elections mean for BTC's future?

https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/bitcoins-price-dropped-after-irans-attack-on-israel-is-uptober-canceled/
Is TVL in DeFi overrated? Some argue it’s a reliable metric, others say real economic value matters more.

Where do you stand?

https://unchainedcrypto.com/is-total-value-locked-a-reliable-indicator-of-success-some-crypto-heavyweights-disagree/
💪 The crypto/AI space is crowded. But is Bittensor ahead of the other projects?

Sami Kassab breaks down why he thinks Bittensor is the only one pushing AI boundaries 🔥

🎧 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/could-bittensor-end-up-being-the-only-crypto-ai-project-that-matters/
The ongoing debate over L2s being parasitic to Ethereum continues to spark discussion.
Are they helping or hurting the network?
https://youtu.be/CoJfzA6Iwkw
🔀 Decentralized AI is an experiment—Bittensor’s experimenting with how AI decisions are made, based on tokens and market forces. 

🤺 Could this model compete with centralized giants? 💡
👀 A new way to build AI?
Joseph Jacks says Bittensor is flipping the traditional model on its head, rewarding open-source contributions with a rapidly growing token.

🎧 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/could-bittensor-end-up-being-the-only-crypto-ai-project-that-matters/
💥 Bitcoin ETF options aren’t just for hedging—they’re for making precise bets.

Josh Lim explains how institutions use options to make laser-focused predictions on BTC prices. Is this the future of crypto trading? 🎯

https://shorturl.at/gTJ4O
Are Regulatory Failures to Blame for Crypto Banking Issues?

Bank regulators should regulate crypto banks through asset-liability matching, says NYU Professor Austin Campbell.

Watch the full interview:
https://youtu.be/9maH0-E8V0E
Is Bittensor the real deal in crypto AI?

On Unchained, OSS Capital’s Joseph Jacks & Sami Kassab break down:

💡 How Bittensor inverts traditional AI business models
💸 What’s driving the value of TAO
🧠 Can decentralized AI outpace centralized giants?
https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/could-bittensor-end-up-being-the-only-crypto-ai-project-that-matters/
As tensions rise between Iran and Israel, gold is up and bitcoin is down.

Is bitcoin failing as a safe haven asset in times of crisis?

@juanaranovich writes.

https://unchainedcrypto.com/investors-ditch-bitcoin-scoop-up-gold-as-iran-israel-tensions-escalate/
Is the crypto industry being unfairly targeted?

According to Caitlin Long, it’s not just crypto that’s “all a twitter” about Operation Choke Point 2.0 - bankers are, too.

https://youtu.be/El6b00d6iac