BlackRock's Top Profit Driver: Bitcoin ETFs
"They (BlackRock) mentioned that their single most profitable product line is Bitcoin ETFs. Just think about it - it's BlackRock. It's shocking how far we have come." - @kkirkbos about how the crypto industry is profitable for traditional markets. https://t.co/KVrO57RM8M
Should “Crypto Is Dead” Prompt a Policy Rethink?
"If what he's saying is true, should that change our approach to crypto policy? and how?" - Vy @DEXintheCityPod discussing the 'Crypto Is Dead' article. https://t.co/KVrO57RM8M
Crypto Is the New “Internet Stock” Hype
"It's (current status of crypto) very much like when stocks used to be called 'internet stocks' with the advent of the internet... Obviously, that label fell away, and ultimately, they were just stocks" - Katherine K. Bos on @DEXintheCityPod https://t.co/KVrO57RM8M
Big Banks Outpace Crypto in Blockchain Innovation
Are banks beating crypto at blockchain innovation? 😬 @mcagney says the big banks are now the disruptors https://t.co/AZbLO2aJgc
Regulators Pivot: Security Now the Biggest Risk
Regulation Shifts as Security Becomes the Real Risk https://t.co/KVrO57RM8M
Justin Sun’s Locked WLFI Tokens Lose $60 Million in Value: Bubblemaps
Justin Sun’s locked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens have lost roughly $60 million in paper value since September, after the project blacklisted 272 wallets for security concerns, including one tied to Sun. The blacklist freezes Sun’s holdings, preventing any movement of...
Super‑app Hype Meets CLARITY Act Uncertainty for Coinbase
The super apps ARE HERE, says @ramahluwalia But @John1wu cautions, "with the CLARITY Act, it's not clear Coinbase can be everything for everyone..." https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Stablecoins Become the New Net Interest Income
"Stablecoins are the NEW net interest income." -@perkinscr97 We are LIVE now https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Prediction Markets May Not Boost Crypto Value
"Prediction markets don't necessarily accrue value to crypto" @perkinscr97 on @bitsandbips https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Bitcoin's Cash Flow Traced Back to MicroStrategy
"Even #btc had a cash flow story... thanks to $MSTR " Ram on @bitsandbips https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
DATs Are a Long‑term Conviction, Not a Quick Trade
A lot of DATs’ mNAVs are way below 1, but cheap crypto stocks don’t mean quick profits ⏳ Here’s why @Steven_Ehrlich thinks buying DATs is a long-term conviction bet, not a short-term trade 👇 https://t.co/nh2OC49LJB
BTC Expected to Outperform 2025 as Cycle Ends
How will BTC do in 2026? "I think it's gonna be better than 2025 and that the 4-year cycle is over" @John1wu, president of Ava Labs, on @bitsandbips https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Assessing Whether It's the Right Moment for Digital Assets
Is now the time to buy digital assets? https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Gold Surges to $4,400 While Crypto Stumbles
Gold Hits $4,400 as Bitcoin Lags, TGEs Fail & Coinbase Expands: Bits + Bips https://t.co/p8RfMmGIun
Mainstream Adoption Threatens Crypto Natives' Relevance
Crypto is going mainstream. But for crypto natives, that could mean being left behind, @DougieDeLuca says. 🤯 https://t.co/V3rkcTLMfX
Crypto Firms Must Embrace Platforms Beyond Twitter
As the crypto industry targets a much broader audience, companies need to adapt their strategies❕️ @DougieDeLuca suggests that the first step is “acknowledging there's a social media world beyond crypto Twitter.” 💥 https://t.co/XhxruNauAq
Accountability Needed: Controversial Figures Shouldn't Return Unchecked
Less than six months after the MOVE controversy, Rushi Manche is raising again. Taylor Monahan: “I just wish that when someone royally screws up and screws over everyone that they wouldn't be able to come back.” ❌ #crypto #cryptopodcast #leverage
Bitcoin’s Demand Boom Is Fading: CryptoQuant
On‑chain research firm CryptoQuant says Bitcoin’s demand boom is fading as the third wave of spot demand rolls over. The rally, driven by U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, the presidential election outcome, and corporate treasury purchases, has lost its catalysts, eroding...
Leverage on Polymarket: Insane Hype over Tiny Market
People are building leverage on top of Polymarket. @kaiynne’s reaction: “pure insanity.” @gdog97_ adds a reality check on just how small the market actually is 👇 https://t.co/yjK5OFF0Ni
Buying a Team, Not the Token, Leaves Holders Empty‑handed
Circle bought the Axelar team — not the token. And token holders got nothing. @tayvano_ and @kaiynne go over the uncomfortable truth about token ownership: it provides no obligations, no guarantees, and often no accountability 👇 https://t.co/47rtBtNMqB
Aave DAO's Brand Fight May Become Governance Bottleneck
Aave DAO is fighting for control of the Aave brand over a revenue allocation spat with Aave Labs. But @LucaNetz believes the DAO may be nothing more than a bottleneck 🚧 Do you agree? 👇 https://t.co/kREgDPJj3P
New Bill Will Test If Trump’s Crypto Is True DeFi
Is Trump’s World Liberty Financial really DeFi? 🤔 A new market structure bill may force an answer. Timestamps: 0:00 🎬 Intro 3:56 ⚖️ If crypto finally gets rules, what then? 7:44 ❄️ Frozen wallets: the DeFi dealbreaker 13:56 🏛️ Has the White House picked a DeFi...
Coinbase and Robinhood Edge Closer, Yet Crucial Difference Remains
As the “super app” thesis gains momentum, Coinbase and Robinhood are beginning to converge. ⚔️ But @JohannKerbrat says there's a key difference. 🗣 https://t.co/KlxShUlkJa
Figure Turns HELOCs Into On‑Chain Mortgage Alternative
An onchain mortgage replacement? 🤔 In this episode of @bitsandbips, host @Steven_Ehrlich is joined by @mcagney to break down: ⚡️ How Figure is making home loans accessible onchain 🚨 The primary challenge facing tokenization and what it takes to succeed 🤯 How big banks...
Crypto Bear Market Rumors Overblown, Says Analyst
Since the Oct. 10 crash, crypto price action has looked shaky, sparking bear market concerns. 🫠 But @JohannKerbrat suggests that rumors of a bear market are greatly exaggerated 👀 https://t.co/U9b0CIwhyA
Crypto Dip Isn’t a Bear Market, Says Kerbrat
Since the Oct. 10 crash, crypto price action has looked shaky, sparking bear market concerns. 🫠 But Johann Kerbrat suggests that rumors of a bear market are greatly exaggerated 👀 #crypto #cryptopodcast #bearmarket
Tokenized Private Equities Could Eliminate Traditional IPOs
As tokenized equities for private companies gain momentum, @JohannKerbrat says he sees a world with no more IPOs. 🤯 Here's why 👇 https://t.co/ZnFuh8iL9K
Crypto Treasuries Discounted as Industry Shifts Beyond Natives
Crypto treasury stocks are deeply discounted 📉 And at the same time, “crypto as we know it” may be fading 👀 On Unchained, with Steven Ehrlich and Dougie DeLuca: 📊 Why DATs aren’t a simple value play ⚙️ Why adoption...
Crypto’s Old Model Is Dying; Evolution Is Essential
Is crypto as we know it dead? 👀 In this @Unchained_pod episode, @DougieDeLuca joins me to discuss: ⚠️ Why crypto natives could be left behind as the market evolves 💥 Why crypto's current focus on incentives like points is unsustainable 🤯 How crypto becomes...
Crypto's Evolution Threatens Old‑School Incentive Models
Is crypto as we know it dead? 👀 In this Unchained episode, Dougie DeLuca joins me to discuss: ⚠️ Why crypto natives could be left behind as the market evolves 💥 Why crypto's current focus on incentives like points is...
Token Rights vs Control: DAOs, Founders, and Scams
Who owns the protocol? 🤔 In this episode of Uneasy Money, @gdog97_ joins hosts @kaiynne, @tayvano_ & @LucaNetz to dive into: 🥊 When DAOs clash with founders, who actually has control? ❕️ What Circle’s Axelar deal reveals about tokenholder expectations 🏃♂️ How controversial builders...
DAO vs Founder: Who Really Controls Protocols?
Who owns the protocol? 🤔 In this episode of Uneasy Money, Guy Young joins hosts Kain Warwick, Luca Netz & Taylor Monahan to dive into: 🥊 When DAOs clash with founders, who actually has control? ❕️ What Circle’s Axelar deal...
Polymarket Resolves Issues After Polygon Network Disruption
Polymarket confirmed that a recent disruption on Polygon’s PoS network temporarily halted trades, deposits, withdrawals, and data feeds. The issue originated from faulty RPC nodes, though the underlying blockchain continued to produce blocks without a full halt. Polymarket restored all...
Robinhood's Crypto Surge: 3x Growth, Ethereum Bet
Robinhood is doubling down on crypto and tokenization 💫 In this Unchained episode, Johann Kerbrat joined me to unpack: 💥 Robinhood's 3x crypto revenue growth in Q3 📈 Why the company chose Ethereum over Solana ⚔️ How Robinhood views competition...
Crypto Regulation Shifts: SEC Roundtable, Privacy, Do Kwon
A sea change in crypto regulation? 🤔 In this episode of DITC, Jill Gunther joins hosts Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos & Jessi Brooks to unpack: 📝 Why the SEC's recent roundtable felt so good (after years of Gensler) 🤧 Why Jill...
Bitcoin, Ether Treasuries Seem Cheap Without Redemption Mechanism
Bitcoin and ether treasuries look cheap on paper, but without a redemption mechanism, “cheap” can stay cheap for a long time. @steven_ehrlich investigates https://t.co/QM3f37zPFM
Solana’s Nasdaq Ambition Hinges on Derivatives, Liquidity
Solana wants to be the decentralized Nasdaq. On @bitsandbips, @perkinscr97 explains why speed and throughput are necessary — but why derivatives, liquidity, and market depth are the real test 👇 https://t.co/N4Wp2mDfrj
Bitcoin, Ether Treasuries Seem Cheap, Yet Stuck Without Redemption
Bitcoin and ether treasuries look cheap on paper, but without a redemption mechanism, “cheap” can stay cheap for a long time. Steven Ehrlich investigates https://lnkd.in/e5Pfm8H2
Loan Data Secured on Immutable Blockchain, Says Figure CEO
"We ingest the data from the loan - so credit, title, property, income - directly into the blockchain... The importance here is that the blockchain is immutable." - Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure Technology Solutions
Investors Value Companies Below Their Crypto Holdings
"Where mNAVs across the board are less than 1. What that means is investors are now valuing these companies even less than the value of their crypto holdings." - Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor @Unchained_pod, discussing the drop in DATs' market prices.
DATs at 50% Discount: Potential Trap or Opportunity
Most DATs are trading at 50% discount. Is this a trap or a unique opportunity? 🧐 Catch the full conversation here:
Crypto Teams Can Finally Deliver Real Products Efficiently
"The big thing I have taken away from this 'cycle' is that I have seen teams be able to actually put products in people's hands in better ways than I have ever seen in crypto. That's where I was like,...
Author Surprised by Mild Backlash to “Crypto Is Dead”
"I was expecting to get a lot more pushback than I got, and I certainly did not expect the reception this article got." - Dougie Deluca (@DougieDeLuca ), General Partner @ Figment Capital, on his "Crypto Is Dead" article.
Crypto Slump Sparks DATs Buying Opportunity Amid Market Turmoil
Crypto 'Is Dead' - DATs: A Buying Opportunity? Plus: Figure's IPO & Trump's WLFI in Trouble https://t.co/jnyauXCNud
Campbell Austin Exposes SEC’s Questionable Protection Motives
After this week’s controversial NYT article… @CampbellJAustin doesn’t mince words on Gensler, and runs through the receipts on @bitsandbips📋😯 Who was the SEC actually protecting? 🤨 https://t.co/88zHVNGGOK
Bitcoin Remains Trapped in ‘Fragile Range’: Glassnode
Bitcoin has slipped 13% year‑to‑date, wiping out the gains it posted earlier in 2025. Glassnode’s on‑chain analysis says the cryptocurrency is trapped in a “structurally fragile” range, with persistent overhead supply and rising loss realization weighing on price. The asset...
New Crypto Bills Push WLFI Into Regulated Territory, Challenging Trump
Coming crypto bills draw a bright line between real DeFi and intermediaries, but WLFI appears to fall squarely on the regulated side, raising tough questions for Trump’s agenda. @RegulatoryJason writes https://t.co/3axJdp5vKt
How the Crypto Market Structure Law Would Expose that Trump’s WLFI Isn’t DeFi
Since September 2024, Donald Trump’s sons and the Witkoff brothers have launched WLFI, a DeFi‑branded platform backed by the $3.52 billion WLFI token and the $2.7 billion USD1 stablecoin. The USD1 stablecoin was used to settle a $2 billion Abu Dhabi MGX investment into Binance,...
MetaMask’s Monahan Questions Possible Move BEC Scam
"I saw a couple of documents, and I was like 'Wait, did someone at Move just get a business email compromise scam? Or were they intending to do this deal?'" - Taylor Monahan, Security @ MetaMask
Circle's Axelar Deal Sparks Regulatory and Market Debate
Discussing the controversial Circle/Axelar acquisition 👀