Crypto Journalism and Investigative Reporting by Laura Shin
Laura Shin, one of the most prominent journalists in crypto, continues to shape public understanding of blockchain and DeFi in 2025. As host of the “Unchained” podcast, which surpassed 40 million all-time downloads, Shin remains a go-to source for deep-dive interviews with founders, regulators, and whistleblowers. In 2024, she published the updated edition of her book The Cryptopians, featuring new insights into Ethereum's early governance and the rise of DAOs.
Shin was formerly a senior editor at Forbes and became the first mainstream journalist to dedicate full-time coverage to the crypto space. Her investigative reporting has uncovered major conflicts and pivotal moments in crypto history, including the early days of Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum, the ICO boom, and DeFi’s explosive growth. She holds degrees from Stanford and Columbia’s School of Journalism. Known for her impartiality and depth, Shin continues to lead conversations around regulation, innovation, and ethical standards in blockchain media.
Strategy STRC preferred stock stays below $100 par, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin highlights ongoing challenges for Strategy's STRC bitcoin-backed preferred stock, which continues to trade below its $100 par value. Shin points out that a rebound in bitcoin prices, ...
Laura Shin: Ethereum MEV bot jaredfromsubway.eth exploited for $7.5 million
Laura Shin reports that Ethereum's well-known MEV bot, jaredfromsubway.eth, was exploited in an attack resulting in a loss of $7.5 million. The update also notes that Michael Saylor has signaled ...
Bitcoin has 6x leverage and HYPE 2.1x on Kalshi, Laura Shin reveals
Laura Shin highlights that Kalshi's per-asset leverage caps are determined by a risk engine reviewed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These caps are calibrated based on each ...
Laura Shin: Wall Street bullish on Ethereum, questions remain for ETH
Laura Shin questions whether Wall Street’s bullish stance on Ethereum extends to ETH itself. This week, she examines factors such as token burns, transaction fees, and staking yields, observing ...
Moody's embeds credit ratings into tokenized bonds on Solana, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin reports that Moody's, a company with a 115-year legacy in ratings, has embraced onchain technology by embedding credit ratings directly into tokenized bonds on Solana. According to ...
Laura Shin: BlackRock launches BITA ETF offering bitcoin exposure and yield
Laura Shin highlights that BlackRock has introduced BITA, a bitcoin exchange-traded fund designed to provide both exposure to bitcoin and mid-to-high-teens yield by selling call options for ...
UNI could reach $100 by 2030 as market infrastructure matures, Laura Shin projects
Laura Shin points to a new price target set by Standard Chartered for UNI, projecting $100 by 2030. This figure represents a nearly 40-fold increase from current levels. According to Shin, the ...
Laura Shin: Bitcoin reaches 2-week high as U.S.-Iran deal eases rate fears
Laura Shin reports that Bitcoin surged to a two-week high, reaching $65,844. The climb follows news that the U.S.-Iran deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a 4% decline in oil ...
BlackRock pursues Bitcoin ETF and Tether backs $1.4 billion robotics funding, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin reports that BlackRock has filed for a yield-paying Bitcoin ETF, entering into competition with Goldman Sachs to bring such a product to market. She also highlights a rebound in ...
Laura Shin: Strategy trades at 84 percent of value amid retail dominance in STRC
Laura Shin highlights that around 80 percent of STRC token holders are retail investors who were told it is similar to a bank account. She notes that according to the STRC prospectus, dividends ...
Zcash jumps 42 percent on upgrade plan, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin reports that Zcash surged by 42 percent following a major shielded upgrade proposal. Additional highlights include Bitcoin falling to $63,000, triggering $504 million in short ...
Laura Shin: Crypto market dynamics require prompt attention
Laura Shin underscores that the crypto sector is constantly evolving and urges readers to stay informed and proactive. She points out that traders, builders, and policy insiders are already ...
$2.5 million Bitcoin sale breaks ‘never sell’ stance, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin reports that Strategy has sold $2.5 million worth of Bitcoin, drawing attention to a significant shift in the company's previously held 'never sell' approach. She highlights that the ...
Laura Shin: CFTC regulation distinguishes derivatives from gambling on Kalshi, Polymarket
Laura Shin highlights comments by Sam stating that platforms like Kalshi or Polymarket, when operating as CFTC-regulated designated contract markets, are not required to obtain a gambling license ...
Bitcoin falls beneath $65,000 as market fear spikes, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin reports that Bitcoin fell below $65,000 as a market fear gauge reached levels not seen since the February crash. The update also highlights Galaxy launching over-the-counter ...
Laura Shin: CFTC reviews perps as AI agents drive onchain commerce
Laura Shin highlights recent developments in the crypto sector, noting the CFTC's involvement in perpetuals, the rise of AI agents in onchain commerce, and a notable case involving a bitcoin ...
NEAR developed its sharded design after Ethereum Foundation declined funding, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin shares that NEAR originally pitched its scalable, sharded blockchain design to the Ethereum Foundation in 2018. After being told there would be no funding, NEAR proceeded to develop the ...
Laura Shin: Market volatility and trading fees concern crypto users
Laura Shin highlights the challenges faced by crypto market participants, citing high volatility and the additional burden of trading fees. She points out a promotion offering 20% off Coinbase ...
Equity markets experienced declines in 2022 and 2018, Laura Shin notes
Laura Shin highlights that equities saw down markets in 2022 and 2018, which she notes were both U.S. midterm election years. She also points out that there is a new Federal Reserve Chair. While ...
Laura Shin: DeFi faces $840 million hack year and Polymarket sees Panama concerns
Laura Shin brings attention to key topics in the crypto industry on an episode of Uneasy Money. The discussion covers NEAR Confidential Intents, DeFi's $840 million hack year, Vitalik's retreat, ...
Laura Shin: Bitcoin falls to $74,300 as ETFs see $1.26B outflow
Laura Shin reports that Bitcoin's price dropped to $74,300 amid significant outflows from exchange-traded funds, with ETFs shedding $1.26 billion and liquidations approaching $1 billion. Shin ...
