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Robinhood launched its own blockchain to bring real-world assets onchain.
Instead, memecoins now account for roughly 85% of trading on it, raising a big question: can speculation pave the way for tokenization, or is it distracting from the mission?
Laura sits down with Robinhood Crypto GM Johann Kerbrat to explain why he's not worried, why USDG sits at the center of Robinhood Chain, and what success really looks like for the network.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum just posted their strongest week in months, but not everyone is convinced the rally is real.
GSR's Andy Baehr explains why markets still lack conviction, what's keeping institutional investors cautious, and what could finally spark the next leg higher.
Here’s more on what we unpacked this week on Unchained:
🗳️ Are DAOs Finally Running Out of Time?
The ENS treasury battle, BonkDAO’s $20 million governance exploit, and the Venice VVV controversy have reignited the debate over who should control crypto projects. Nick Almond and Proph3t joins Laura to explore whether voting has failed—and what could replace it.🌏 Is China Quietly Slowing America’s AI Boom?
New research claims a Shanghai-linked network has delayed billions in U.S. AI data center investments. The Bits + Bips hosts also assess the CLARITY Act’s chances, debate stablecoins, and examine how money shapes policy on both Wall Street and Capitol Hill.💸 Why Cap Slashed Its $11M Stabledrop
Cap’s founders explains why its stablecoin rewards fell from $11 million to $4 million, while the Uneasy Money crew also covers a North Korea-linked hack, BarnBridge’s governance flaws, Ethereum’s latest spinout, and why weak Layer 2s may need to stand on their own.⚖️ The Supreme Court Just Changed Crypto Regulation
A landmark Supreme Court ruling could reshape who controls the SEC and CFTC, with major implications for crypto oversight. The DEX in the City crew also breaks down the UK's sweeping new crypto rules, MiCA's next phase, and why AI and crypto are converging in the fight over liability and free speech.
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