Laura Shin

@laurashin

70 Following

4476 Followers

Laura Shin pfp

As Trump’s tariffs stir up markets, Arthur Hayes explains: 💸 The incoming “fiat liquidity bonanza” 😰 Binance’s ineffective “fatal blow” on Hyperliquid 💥 What Ethena’s Converge means for Ethereum 😬 A spicy take on Circle’s IPO https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/arthur-hayes-on-why-tariffs-will-be-good-for-bitcoin-and-crypto/

1 reply

1 recast

3 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

How will Trump’s tariffs affect Circle’s newly filed IPO? 😨 Omar Kanji, partner at Dragonfly, explained that things could get pretty ugly in the short term 📉 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/usdcs-circle-just-filed-to-ipo-would-it-make-a-good-investment

0 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

Short-term tariff pain for long-term economic gain? 😱 Quinn Thompson suggests it might be worth it in the end 💪 https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-trumps-tariffs-are-causing-mayhem-but-will-they-revive-u-s-manufacturing/

1 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

Circle’s IPO filing reveals some shocking regulatory compliance costs 🤯 Omar Kanji, partner at Dragonfly, explains how it’s all part of doing business for USDC stablecoin issuer Circle 💰

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

Does Trump really believe that he’s charging other countries when he imposes tariffs? 🌎 Maister of Wealth and Leader of Lumida Ram Ahluwalia says it might just be a case of FAFO 😬 https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-trumps-tariffs-are-causing-mayhem-but-will-they-revive-u-s-manufacturing/

0 reply

1 recast

1 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

Fluctuating interest rates can create huge headaches for stablecoin issuers 💆 Omar Kanji, partner at Dragonfly, explains their potential impact on USDC stablecoin issuer Circle 😟 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/usdcs-circle-just-filed-to-ipo-would-it-make-a-good-investment/

0 reply

1 recast

1 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

Will the tariffs persuade CEOs to revive manufacturing? 🇺🇲 Trump says he wants to re-shore manufacturing. 😬 But CEOs don’t have the confidence to invest in new plants just yet, says Ram Ahluwalia. As Steven Ehrlich points out, they might just view the tariffs as a negotiating tactic 🎭 https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-trumps-tariffs-are-causing-mayhem-but-will-they-revive-u-s-manufacturing/

0 reply

0 recast

3 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

🏦 This week, USDC stablecoin issuer Circle filed for an IPO. Omar Kanji, partner at Dragonfly, breaks down: 🤯 Circle’s shockingly high distribution and compliance costs 💸 Circle’s $5 billion valuation — is it a buy? 🧑‍⚖️ How upcoming stablecoin legislation changes the game 😱 How Trump’s tariffs might wreak havoc on Circle’s IPO https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/usdcs-circle-just-filed-to-ipo-would-it-make-a-good-investment/

0 reply

0 recast

4 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

Token launch teams love to play games with numbers — but it looks like Binance had enough of it 😤 The founder of Infinex and Synthetix, Kain Warwick, explains how Binance cracked down on the nonsense 🧑‍⚖️ Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/at-what-price-freedom-stopping-all-out-crime-in-crypto-market-making/

1 reply

2 recasts

4 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

The trade-off between keeping things safe and useful in DeFi can be a nightmare 😨 Just ask the founder of Infinex and Synthetix, Kain Warwick, about Hyperliquid and his own experiences building in DeFi 🙋 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/at-what-price-freedom-stopping-all-out-crime-in-crypto-market-making/

0 reply

2 recasts

5 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

⚰️ Markets took a serious thumping from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Should we expect more mayhem or is this the medicine the U.S. needs? In this episode of Bits+Bips, hosts James Seyffart and Ram Ahluwalia are joined by Steven Ehrlich and Quinn Thompson to discuss the many contradictions in Trump’s policies, plus: 😬 Will the tariffs cause stagflation or bring jobs back? 🥵 Will American consumers bear the brunt of the policy? 📉 Are stock markets and crypto heading for a recession? https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-trumps-tariffs-are-causing-mayhem-but-will-they-revive-u-s-manufacturing/

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

Changing the rules mid-game never goes over well — especially in DeFi 😭 The founder of Infinex and Synthetix, Kain Warwick, explains the strong community reaction to Hyperliquid’s $JELLY fix 😡 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/at-what-price-freedom-stopping-all-out-crime-in-crypto-market-making/

0 reply

2 recasts

8 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

JOIN US! Unchained will be hosting a special LIVE edition of the Bits + Bips podcast to discuss the implications of Trump’s tariff announcement when the Rose Garden ceremony ends. Tune in⬇️! https://www.youtube.com/live/1p_x5-8RKaQ

0 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

The Hyperliquid $JELLY incident teaches us that low-liquidity tokens can create vulnerabilities on perp swap DEXes 😰 Ambient Finance’s Doug Colkitt explains how to clean things up 🧹 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/hyperliquid-saved-itself-a-15-million-loss-but-sparked-criticism/

0 reply

1 recast

3 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

📈 As DeFi matures, it’s experiencing some serious growing pains…  Our guest Kain Warwick, founder of Infinex, joined the show to talk about how the industry needs to evolve, explaining: 😬 “All-out crime” by past crypto market makers #️⃣ How token issuers play chart games 😬 Tradeoffs Hyperliquid faces to prevent another $JELLY-style attack 👉 How Infinex aims to attack DeFi’s problems head-on https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/at-what-price-freedom-stopping-all-out-crime-in-crypto-market-making/

1 reply

3 recasts

4 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

Hyperliquid faced a classic credible neutrality dilemma: accept the $15 million loss or break the rules? 😬 Can a DEX avoid these conflicts of interest? 💰 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/hyperliquid-saved-itself-a-15-million-loss-but-sparked-criticism/

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

💰 Who will really capture the value in crypto? Some apps are out-earning blockchains—and now they’re starting their own. Ryan Watkins explains why apps might end up as crypto’s big winners. Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/ethenas-l1-shows-fat-apps-are-on-the-rise-can-they-beat-fat-protocols/

0 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

Laura Shin pfp

Who gets to decide all the changes to Ethereum — and how do they happen? 🤔 It comes down to something unique about Ethereum: it’s actually decentralized. 🤯 Listen now: https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/how-ethereums-sprawling-pectra-upgrade-will-boost-its-ability-to-compete/

0 reply

0 recast

8 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

🥷 When whales attack a DEX, how should it respond? Or, should it remain credibly neutral? Crocodile Labs founder and CEO Doug Colkitt breaks down the Hyperliquid $JELLY whale dilemma, detailing: 🐳 How a whale used $JELLY to attack Hyperliquid’s vault 🤔 Was HL’s solution hypocritical or good governance? 😠 Community reaction to the controversy https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/hyperliquid-saved-itself-a-15-million-loss-but-sparked-criticism/

1 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

Laura Shin pfp

🔥 Unleash your animal spirit Ram Ahluwalia points out that traders are far too pessimistic in this market, and that the upswing has already started. 📈 “We are back on risk.” 🚀

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction