Meme Stock Investor Sparks ETHZilla’s $40 Million ETH Selloff
ETHZilla sold about $40 million of ETH to fund a share buyback after activist investor Dimitri “Capybara Stocks” Semenikhin, who owns roughly 2.2% of the company, pushed for the strategy citing a roughly 50% discount to net asset value. CEO McAndrew Rudisill said the firm will keep selling ether to repurchase shares while the stock trades below NAV, prompting a 14% intraday jump and an after‑hours rise to $23. The move tightens the gap between market price and NAV and could trigger continued treasury liquidations and buybacks, a dynamic that will affect liquidity and investor returns; Founders Fund holds a 7.5% stake.
Understanding Why Tokenized Bank Deposits Matter
What is the point of tokenized bank deposits? asks @perkinscr97 on @bitsandbips 👇
Live: Fed Cuts, Inflation, US‑China Trade Deal Discussed
Bits + Bips is LIVE today at 4:30pm ET! Hosts @CampbellJAustin and @perkinscr97 discuss Fed rate cuts & inflation, the U.S.-China trade deal, the CZ pardon, and more. SharpLink's @joechalom joins as a guest. 📺 Streaming on: X, YouTube, PumpFun,...
Crypto M&A Surge Signals Industry Consolidation Momentum
Crypto M&A is heating up 🔥 Coinbase just bought Echo, and @CryptoHayes has $250 M ready to deploy. What does all this consolidation mean for the industry? We’re live! 🎙️ https://t.co/Hl3yaE5zDg
Maelstrom’s Criteria for Funding Crypto Startups
If you’re a crypto founder thinking, “Should I sell to Maelstrom?” @CryptoHayes & Adam explain what they look for and how to reach them. We’re live — hear it straight from them! 🚀
Arthur's New Fund Shuns Tokens, Focuses on Equity
Unlike his venture fund, Arthur’s new vehicle won’t invest in tokens, only equity. Why skip tokens in a tokenized world? We’re live! Tune in https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
Can Private Equity Outperform Lagging Crypto VC Returns?
Family offices and pensions want to deploy big — but crypto VC returns have lagged. Can private equity deliver better risk-adjusted returns? I’m live with @CryptoHayes & Adam to discuss. 🧠 Come bring your Qs! https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
Maelstrom Fund Bridges TradFi’s Crypto Exposure Gap
TradFi firms want crypto exposure, but can’t find ready-to-buy companies. @MaelstromFund says it can bridge that gap. We’re live talking about how they plan to do it. Join us now! 🌉 https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
Crypto Shifts to Buyouts with New Acquisition Fund
Crypto’s in a new phase, not just building, but buying. @CryptoHayes and Adam Zuckerman are launching a fund to acquire crypto firms. Why pivot to buyouts now? We’re live — join the discussion! 💬 https://t.co/Hl3yaE5zDg
Hayes and Schlegel Discuss Maelstrom Private Equity Fund
Arthur Hayes & Adam Schlegel on Maelstrom Private Equity Fund https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
Bitcoin Developers Debate Soft Fork Proposal to Curb ‘Spam’ Transactions
Bitcoin developers are sharply divided over BIP-444, a proposal for a temporary soft fork that would cap arbitrary on‑chain data in non‑monetary transactions—targeting NFTs, JPEGs and memecoins—to curb so‑called “spam” and potential network/legal burdens. Proponents, including some client maintainers, argue...
Live Talk on Crypto Private Equity with Hayes & Schlegel
Tune in LIVE at 10am ET as I sit down with @CryptoHayes and Adam Schlegel to talk about crypto private equity! 📺 Watch on X, YouTube, PumpFun, or Twitch!
Fed Liquidity Crunch Revives Bitcoin Spotlight Amid Global Crypto Surge
In today’s Unchained Daily: 💸 Fed liquidity crunch puts BTC back in the spotlight 💣 Bitcoin dev drama: “anti-spam” fork sparks censorship fears 🧩 Solana co-founder trolls Ethereum’s layer 2s 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan goes full crypto with new stablecoin + CBDC 🏦 Crypto(.)com wants a national...
Fixed Supply, Infinite Demand Guarantees Bitcoin’s Endless Rise
Fixed supply meets infinite demand. 🚀 @LawrenceLepard explains why Bitcoin's fixed supply + growing demand = price can never stop rising. The math is simple. The implications are profound https://t.co/rMox3n9h9Z
Submit Your Questions for CryptoHayes Fund Livestream
🎙️ LMK what questions you have about @CryptoHayes private equity fund👇🏻 📺 This is for a livestream Monday morning 📆
Kraken Expands Across the Stack, Says Co‑CEO
Kraken isn’t playing small They’re building across the stack, and co-ceo @arjunsethi walks through it all on @bitsandbips: Watch here! 👇 (or YT link in first comment)
Bitcoin Could Stop War Funding by Ending Money‑printing
Every major U.S. war was funded by printing money, not taxes. 💣 @LawrenceLepard argues that if the US ran on Bitcoin, it would eliminate this loophole, making wars financially impossible without citizen consent. This is the most radical use case for...
AI Boom Rescues Miners, HPC Shift Threatens Bitcoin
AI demand has been a godsend for beleaguered bitcoin miners. But once they turn to high-performance computing, they could be gone for good. @steven_ehrlich reports https://t.co/cNiXiFOnK4
Spark Allocates $100M to Superstate for Stablecoin Yields
Spark shifted $100 million into Superstate’s USCC fund to boost stablecoin yields, turning to crypto carry trades as Treasury returns weaken. https://lnkd.in/eXWurseJ
Gold's Peak Signals Massive Bitcoin Upside, Says Lepard
Gold just hit all-time highs and Bitcoin is bleeding. Most see this as bearish. Lawrence Lepard sees it as the biggest buy signal of the cycle. 🎯 Last time this pattern played out, gold rose 40%. Bitcoin rose 6x.
Bitcoin Could Counter Inflation and Even End War
💰 Can Bitcoin stop inflation — or even end war? Lawrence Lepard breaks down sound money and the debt spiral. 🎬 Then, James Craig dissects his new documentary about crypto’s biggest hacks! https://lnkd.in/eaYYvmyy
Stable Hits $825 Million Cap Within 30 Minutes of Pre-Deposit Launch
Stable, a new stablecoin blockchain backed by Bitfinex and USDT0, launched a pre-deposit phase at 9:10 p.m. ET and hit its initial $825 million deposit cap within 30 minutes. The rapid uptake underscores strong institutional and retail demand for the...
Trump Won’t Pardon SBF to Keep Crypto Support
For everyone tweeting about whether SBF will get a pardon, my personal take is that he won’t As I tweeted in a reply, Trump wants to be on the good side of the crypto industry for better or worse An SBF...
Bitcoin: Lifeboat From Fiat’s Debt Doom Loop
Fiat is drowning economies, but Bitcoin could be the lifeboat. 🚢 On @unchained_pod, investor @LawrenceLepard talks about: 🔁 The “debt doom loop” trapping the U.S. economy 💥 Why broken money funds endless wars 💰 Bold call: $150K Bitcoin in 6 months, $400K in 18...
Crypto Sees $825M Influx, Major Industry Milestones
In today’s Unchained Daily: 💥 $825M poured into Stable in just 30 minutes 🙌 Trump frees CZ with full presidential pardon 💹 Kraken doubles revenue as IPO looms 💸 Spark bets $100M on crypto yield fund 📈 Read the latest...
Executive Claims DATs Outbid VCs for Locked Tokens
One executive says that DATs offer a better bid for locked tokens than VCs. Is he right? @steven_ehrlich reports https://t.co/pUz9BvOaPL
How Digital Asset Treasuries Use Locked Tokens to Boost Valuations
Digital asset treasury companies are increasingly buying large blocks of discounted “locked” tokens from foundations and using them as backing for liquid shares, a practice that has helped inflate valuations for firms such as Sui Group, Ton Strategy Company and...
Regulators Spark Stablecoin Race, US Set to Dominate
Regulators are creating a winner-take-all race in stablecoins, says @CampbellJAustin on @bitsandbips ⚖️ Europe should be worried — the U.S. could end up dominating global liquidity. https://t.co/g6MBqYdBLw
Bitcoin's Legal Power: Code Is Law Explained
Lawrence Lepard's Case for Bitcoin & "Code Is Law" 🎞️ https://t.co/ozunAMrG5u
Digital Asset Treasuries: Permanent, Essential, Yet Incomplete
Frothy or forever? 🤔 On Bits + Bips, Chris Perkins says Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are permanent — and crucial for institutions. But there’s still a missing piece…
Join Unchained Live at 1 PM ET with Lawrence Lepard
Tune in to today's Unchained livestreams at 1pm ET! 🍿 👀 I'll be chatting with @LawrenceLepard, as well as discussing @CodeIsLawFilm with director @jamescraig1111! 📺: X, YouTube, PumpFun, Twitch
Stablecoins Processed $46 Trillion in Annual Transfers: A16z
A report from venture firm a16z estimates stablecoins processed $46 trillion in annual transfers in 2025 — nearly triple Visa’s volume — though a filter for bots and inflationary activity cuts that figure to $9 trillion. Even the $9 trillion...
Bitcoin Seen Undervalued vs Gold—Until $125K Spike
Is bitcoin undervalued vs gold? 🪙✨ On @bitsandbips, @ramahluwalia says yes — for now. But if BTC shoots to $125k, his view will quickly change 👀 https://t.co/shJTlzjoyI
Crypto Markets Face Bitcoin Fear, $12B Kalshi Valuation
In today’s Unchained Daily: • ⚠️ Bitcoin traders brace as Glassnode flags “fear zone” • 🏦 Kalshi’s $12B valuation shakes up prediction markets • 🔥 Aave considers massive $50M annual buyback plan • 💵 Stablecoins process $46T in transfers this...
Ocean Protocol Accused of $120M Token Dump, Faces Legal Threats
Ocean Protocol faces backlash after allegedly dumping $120 million in Fetch.ai tokens following its ASI Alliance exit, prompting public accusations and legal threats. https://lnkd.in/ee2DM4ZJ
Veteran Blockchain Kadena Crashes 84% Amid Market Stress
Kadena’s collapse underscores how even veteran-led blockchains can falter in tough markets, with its token plunging 84% after operations were halted. https://lnkd.in/eKEVxu6C
Crypto Neobanks Return Custody, Unlock High‑Yield Credit
Banks take custody. Crypto neobanks give it back. 🔁 On Unchained, Itamar Lesuisse & Mike Silagadze join to discuss: 💳 Credit without credit scores 📈 How crypto neobanks allow your cash to earn 10%+ 🌍 Onchain FX as the next...
Ethereum Foundation Transfers $654 Million in ETH, Calls It ‘Scheduled Wallet Migration’
The Ethereum Foundation moved roughly 160,000 ETH — about $654 million — to a newly designated treasury multisig in what officials called a “scheduled wallet migration.” Blockchain tracker Arkham flagged the shift before the Foundation’s co‑executive director Hsiao‑Wei Wang confirmed...
New Hosts Debate Bitcoin, DeFi, DATs, Stablecoin Futures
New era for Bits + Bips! Our new hosts Austin Campbell 🎓 & Chris Perkins 🦾 join Ram Ahluwalia to debate: 🪙 Is Bitcoin undervalued vs gold? 💦 DeFi’s faults on Black Friday 💸 Why DATs are here to stay...
Crypto Turmoil: Kadena Collapse, EF Migration, IRON Surge
In today’s Unchained Daily: ⚰️ Kadena pulls the plug — market hits too hard 💰 Ethereum Foundation’s $654M “wallet migration” 🪙 Coinbase talks privacy, IRON token pops 160% 🧠 Ocean Protocol drama over $120M FET sale 📺 Why Unchained’s testing PumpFun 📩 Don’t miss out—read here...
Ethena Labs Hires Staff, Launches Tokenized Stablecoin Wrapper
Ethena Labs is hiring and preparing two new products, including a tokenized TradFi stablecoin wrapper aimed at institutional investors. https://lnkd.in/e_K6A_tj
Ethereum Insiders Accuse Foundation of Low Pay, Favoritism, Leadership Failures
Ethereum insiders are calling out the Foundation for low pay, favoritism, and leadership failures, exposing growing rifts in the network’s core community. https://lnkd.in/eg2u4P4C
First Day Trader Ranks in Top Half of Competition
Day 1 of the @synthetix trading competition, and Day 1 of my trading career. So far, I am in the top half of players 🦾 https://t.co/qfgg3POLKm
KrakenFX IPO Plans Meet Black Friday Market Outlook
LIVE NOW: @Steven_Ehrlich and @arjunsethi discuss @krakenfx's IPO and Black Friday https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
Unchained Plans Interactive Upgrade for Stronger Crypto Community
We’re exploring ideas to make Unchained more interactive across all crypto platforms. The goal: stronger connection with our audience, better journalism. I’m live right now — come say hi! 👋 https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
Crypto Could Flip Web2's Creator‑Profit Imbalance
Web2’s model is broken. Creators get likes, platforms get paid. That’s upside down. If crypto can rebalance that, I want to experiment with it. https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
Technology Is Neutral; People Determine Its Impact
Tech isn’t good or bad — it’s how it’s used. Yes, bad things have happened on PumpFun. But code is neutral. It’s people who make it good or bad. https://t.co/UgaVWwEZvr
Being Early Reveals What Truly Endures
I’ve always been early. I was into crypto when Bitcoin was $200, online dating in 2002, and bringing my own grocery bags before it was cool 🛍️ Being early helps me learn what lasts. Come join me live, let’s talk about it! 🚀 https://t.co/UgaVWwFxkZ
Unchained Expands to PumpFun, Showcasing Crypto Media Evolution
Unchained is already on Zora, Pods, and Fountain... and now PumpFun! If crypto is reinventing media, I want to see it firsthand. We’re live, come chat about it! 💬 https://t.co/IJLueBibYc
Switching to PumpFun: A New Era for Crypto Media
Our move to @PumpFun stirred up a lot of debate 😅 Here’s why I’m doing it — and why I think it matters for crypto media. We’re live now... bring your questions! 🎙👇 https://t.co/IJLueBibYc
