Unchained

Plus, JPMorgan’s first public blockchain settlement, a new wave of security incidents, and Tether’s $500 million Bitcoin buy.

Coinbase refused to pay hackers after customer data was stolen in a sophisticated bribery scheme. This episode unpacks what really happened and what it says about crypto’s security model.

Although criminals bribed the exchange’s customer service agents and demanded a $20 million ransom, the stock has other tailwinds at its back. 

The bill that failed to advance to full debate in the Senate Thursday updates the definition of “digital asset service providers” to exclude DeFi from stablecoin regulations.

The bill that failed to advance to full debate in the Senate Thursday updates the definition of “digital asset service providers” to exclude DeFi from stablecoin regulations.

Crypto’s Moral Panic: Zora’s Launch, Trump’s Token Bribes, and the Race to Financialize Everything – Ep 825

This week in crypto: CZ refutes DOJ cooperation claims, the White House considers tariffs to fund Bitcoin reserves, and more!

Jesse Pollak responds to the Base memecoin frenzy. Plus, Ethena and Securitize have ambitious plans for Converge.

This week in crypto: Trump’s crypto dinners fuel scrutiny, Congress clashes over digital asset reform, and Movement Labs faces fallout over secret token deals.

Ethereum has finally changed its plans. Will this stop the developer bleed, boost the price of ETH, and fend off competitors like Solana?

This week in crypto: Circle spurns Ripple’s bid, Monero spikes after a suspicious $330 million Bitcoin move, and DOJ seeks 20 years for Alex Mashinsky over a $7 billion fraud.

This week in crypto: Mantra burns millions to rebuild trust, Europe and the SEC chart new regulatory paths, and the Trump memecoin buys you dinner with the president.

Bybit happened to publish a proof of reserves the day before the $1.5 billion hack by North Korea. But the incomplete snapshot of the exchange’s finances lays bare why they don’t serve customers when disaster strikes.

Buterin’s acquisition and use of a Miladys NFT on his social media accounts X and Farcaster comes at a time when the Ethereum community has expressed a number of concerns about the network’s trajectory and leadership.

From the groundbreaking success of the ETFs to Solana’s dominance and the Trump effect on Bitcoin, we look back at the stories and voices that defined 2024.

PENGU, the new token for Pudgy Penguins that rolled out on Solana, has a fully diluted valuation of $2.6 billion, making it the sixth largest memecoin.

After the May 8 vote failed, Democrats came back to the table. With new concessions in hand, will enough flip to send the GENIUS Act forward?

Although criminals bribed the exchange’s customer service agents and demanded a $20 million ransom, the stock has other tailwinds at its back. 

From $5B to Fired: How Movement Exposed Crypto’s Worst Habits

The bill that failed to advance to full debate in the Senate Thursday updates the definition of “digital asset service providers” to exclude DeFi from stablecoin regulations.

The Assets That Pump the Most Are the Fakest – Mosi Explains – Ep 836

Jesse Pollak responds to the Base memecoin frenzy. Plus, Ethena and Securitize have ambitious plans for Converge.

Crypto advocates claim to value privacy, but when push comes to shove they tend to care more about convenience.

Digitized dollars have long been crypto traders’ preferred way to wait out volatility. A yield-bearing alternative is starting to look more appealing.