CoinShares Withdraws XRP, Solana Staking and Litecoin ETF Filings
CoinShares announced the withdrawal of three pending filings: a spot XRP exchange‑traded product, a Solana staking offering, and a Litecoin‑based ETF. The moves come as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intensifies scrutiny over digital‑asset securities and market volatility spikes. CoinShares cited regulatory uncertainty and insufficient market demand as primary reasons for the pullbacks. The firm will refocus on existing products while monitoring the evolving compliance landscape.
From Blogger to Crypto’s Barstool Visionary
From a big time blogger to a software engineer to a viral content creator and businessman. Nick has worn many hats. In this Thanksgiving/Black Friday episode of Unchained, he joins to discuss: 💡 How he stumbled into internet fame 😶🌫️...
Aztec's Unique Architecture Sets It Apart in Ethereum Privacy
There are multiple privacy efforts happening on Ethereum and elsewhere We compare how Aztec’s approach differs at the architectural level https://t.co/qQCV0yTnYK
Balancer DAO Considers Proposal to Distribute $8 Million Recovered From Exploit
Balancer DAO is evaluating a governance proposal to allocate roughly $8 million that was recently reclaimed after a smart‑contract exploit. The recovered assets, primarily BAL tokens and associated stablecoins, were secured through a coordinated effort with security auditors and a white‑hat...
MegaETH Plans Return of All Pre-Deposit Funds
MegaETH, the Ethereum‑layer‑2 staking service, announced it will reimburse every user who made a pre‑deposit before the platform’s recent technical outage. The company said the full amount, plus accrued interest, will be returned within 30 days. The move follows a...
Lazarus Group Linked to $30 Million Upbit Hack: Report
A recent investigative report links the North Korean‑backed Lazarus Group to the theft of roughly $30 million from South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The hack reportedly leveraged weaknesses in Upbit’s cold‑wallet management, allowing illicit transfers to multiple wallets. South Korean law‑enforcement...
Do Kwon Requests 5-Year Maximum Prison Term
Do Kwon, the co‑founder of Terraform Labs, formally requested that any potential prison sentence be capped at five years. The request was submitted to a Montenegrin court while he remains in detention pending extradition to South Korea. Kwon’s legal team...
Crypto Roundup: Upbit Hack, Do Kwon, MegaETH Refunds
In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 🧨 Upbit’s $30 million breach traced to Lazarus, say investigators ⚖️ Do Kwon asks the judge for no more than five years 💸 MegaETH admits sloppy execution and pledges full refunds 🏦 Balancer wrestles with how to split $8...
Ethereum Targets Private Transactions Within a Year
Ethereum has set its sights on privacy. 🎯 @AndyGuzmanEth says Ethereum will solve private transactions in 6 to 12 months. 🚀 https://t.co/ZHMcGbMDIh
Ethereum Targets Private Transactions Within a Year
Ethereum has set its sights on privacy. 🎯 Andy Guzman says Ethereum will solve private transactions in 6 to 12 months. 🚀 #crypto #cryptopodcast #ethereum #privacy
Ethereum Foundation Targets Practical Privacy with Human‑Centric Approach
For the average person, prioritizing privacy often seems impractical. 😕 @AndyGuzmanEth says the Ethereum Foundation intends to solve this with a focus on the human aspect. ✨️ https://t.co/CB08fFUrxN
Cosmos Considers ATOM Tokenomics Overhaul
Cosmos is evaluating a major overhaul of ATOM tokenomics, focusing on inflation adjustments, supply caps, and staking reward structures. The proposal, driven by the Cosmos Hub governance community, aims to align incentives with long‑term network security and reduce token dilution....
HIP-3 Records $500 Million in Daily Volume
Hyperliquid's third iteration, HIP-3, has surged to $500 million in daily trading volume, marking a significant milestone for the platform. The increase reflects a 45% month‑over‑month rise, driven by a revamped order‑book architecture that slashes latency and improves price discovery. Institutional...
Grayscale Files to List Zcash ETF
Grayscale Investments has submitted a formal filing with the U.S. SEC to list an exchange‑traded fund that tracks Zcash, the privacy‑focused cryptocurrency. The proposal outlines a 0.75 % expense ratio, daily liquidity, and robust AML/KYC controls to satisfy regulatory scrutiny. Zcash’s...
S&P Global Downgrades USDT Rating to ‘Weak’
S&P Global has downgraded Tether’s USDT stablecoin rating to “Weak,” marking the agency’s most cautious stance to date. The downgrade follows growing concerns about the transparency of Tether’s reserve assets and heightened regulatory scrutiny worldwide. S&P cited insufficient public disclosure...
Tether Rating Drops, Zcash Targets Wall Street, Hyperliquid Surges
In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 💸 A tough new rating hits Tether as USDT’s risk profile rises 🔐 Grayscale wants to bring Zcash to Wall Street 📊 Hyperliquid’s synthetic markets explode in activity 🌌 ATOM holders brace for a potentially decade defining proposal ⚡ Read...
Decoding Crypto Insider Trading: Laws, Front‑Running, AI Impact
The phrase insider trading is thrown around a lot in crypto, but do people really know what it means? In this episode of DITC, hosts Vy Le, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos & Jessi Brooks explore: 💡 The nuances & contradictions of...
Crypto Pump Fails, MegaETH Backfires, Polymarket Legalizes
Uneasy Money - Monad Pumps, MegaETH's Campaign Backfires, Polymarket Goes Legal https://t.co/yTYrKN6X5H
Bitcoin RSI Oversold, Recovery Signs Appear at $90K
🚨 UPDATE: Bitcoin's RSI Hit Oversold Territory at 23, First Signs of Recovery Emerge After threatening to fall below $80K last week, BTC is now around $90k and showing technical signals that suggest the worst may be over @steven_ehrlich investigates at @unchained_pod 1/3...
SEC Gensler Moves From ICO Threats
With all the ICOs, @perkinscr97 says a year ago this would’ve been “Gensler’s crosshairs.” Now it’s happening in public. https://t.co/qZzoY1AZra
Bitcoin Rebounds Past $90K; Drivers Explained
Bitcoin clawed its way back above $90K after bouncing off recent lows. @steven_ehrlich breaks down what’s driving the move. https://t.co/QeC0NU2jtp
Bitcoin Climbs Off the Mat. Can It Hold Onto $90K?
Bitcoin rebounded to just above $90,000 after slipping below $80,000 last week. The recovery is supported by an RSI climb from 23 toward the oversold threshold, tapering ETF outflows, and on‑chain data showing small‑holder capitulation while whales net‑bought. Meanwhile, the...
Final Pre‑Thanksgiving Unchained On Air: Major Crypto Updates
‼️🦃It's the last Unchained On Air before Thanksgiving! [don't worry, we're back on Friday☺️] Watch live: Uneasy Money at 3pm ET Hosts @kaiynne, @tayvano_, and @LucaNetz break down Monad hitting mainnet, MegaETH’s TVL campaign, Polymarket’s green light from the CFTC, Klarna’s stablecoin...
Institutions Favor Bitcoin, Leaving Altcoins Behind
YTD, Bitcoin is holding up — but many alts are breaking down. 📉 @CampbellJAustin says it’s simple: institutions can buy BTC… and won’t touch sub-scale tokens. Is this the new permanent divide? https://t.co/vOYYrY8RpW
DATs Trapped in Death Spiral: Too Structured, Low Value
.@ramahluwalia doesn’t mince words on DATs. 😬 He says most are stuck in a “death spiral” — too much structure, too little value, and no clean way out. Is he right about where this ends? https://t.co/NmIJgufbnZ
JPMorgan Exploits Loophole to Offer Interest‑Bearing Stablecoin
🚨 THREAD: JPMorgan Found a Loophole Around Stablecoin Restrictions The bank's $JPMD token on Base can pay interest and skip full collateralization, two things Tether and Circle are banned from doing under GENIUS Act @RegulatoryJason investigates at @unchained_pod 1/3 https://t.co/drVgjTNKr5
Berachain’s $25M Refund Clause Sparks Legal MFN Debate
A VC term we’ve never seen before in crypto. 👀 Jack Kubinec joins Bits + Bips to break down: 💰 Berachain’s secret $25M refund clause 📉 What it means now that BERA is down ~66% ⚖️ The MFN + legal...
Crypto Daily: Multisig Blunder, Polymarket Legal, Klarna Stablecoin
In today’s @Unchained_pod Daily newsletter: 🧨 One multisig mistake blew up MegaETH’s billion dollar plans 🇺🇸 Polymarket gets the U.S. green light to operate legally 🕳️ EDEL’s token launch drama erupts as Bubblemaps calls out sniping 💵 Klarna drops its own stablecoin for cheaper...
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In today’s Unchained Daily newsletter: 🧨 One multisig mistake blew up MegaETH’s billion dollar plans 🇺🇸 Polymarket gets the U.S. green light to operate legally 🕳️ EDEL’s token launch drama erupts as Bubblemaps calls out sniping 💵 Klarna drops its...
Bullish Markets Clash with Structural Crisis in DATs
Markets are turning bullish again, but DATs may be heading into a death spiral. 📉🔥 On Bits + Bips, Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia & Chris Perkins debate: 📈 Why the macro setup now looks strong ⚠️ Why Ram says DATs...
Ethereum's New Privacy Cluster Aims to Rival Zcash
The Ethereum Foundation last month announced the Privacy Cluster to make privacy “a first-class property of the Ethereum ecosystem.” At @EFDevcon, I spoke with the EF's @AndyGuzmanEth & @oskarth about: 👀 The formation of Privacy Cluster amid Zcash's resurgence 💥 How the effort...
Smokey's Reply Fails to Contest Article's Core Facts
"I think the big takeaway from how I look at it, is I don't think he (Smokey) actually challenges the facts in the article very much." - Jack Kubinec discussing SmokeyTheBera's response on the Berachain's Secret Investor Refund Right story https://t.co/aofq5GYHF9
Nova Digital Poised to Reclaim $25M if BERA Stays Sub‑$3
"Assuming that Nova Digital has not yet exercised the refund right, they haven't asked for their $25 million back - if that ( $BERA 's) price doesn't go above $3 by February, it is in Nova Digital's interest to ask...
Ethereum's New Privacy Cluster Targets Institutional On‑Chain Adoption
The Ethereum Foundation last month announced the Privacy Cluster to make privacy “a first-class property of the Ethereum ecosystem.” At Ethereum Devconnect, I spoke with the EF's Andy Guzman & Oskar Thorén about: 👀 The formation of Privacy Cluster amid...
Berachain's Secret Investor Refund Right Unveiled Live
Steve Ehrlich (@Steven_Ehrlich ) is live with Jack Kubinec ( @whosknave ) discussing the Berachain secret investor refund right story. https://t.co/OJiKfdPiHV
Ethereum and Zcash Share Core Privacy Philosophy
"I think Ethereum and Zcash are very much philosophically aligned, especially this privacy part of Ethereum community" - Oskar Thorén discussing ETH privacy https://t.co/aofq5GY9PB
Tornado Cash Controversy Fuels Debate on Compliant Privacy Protocols
"Tornado Cash is one of the biggest protocol in privacy. There was a lot of unclarity, and a lot of risk and fears, and that definitely caused chilling effects in the eco-system. But on the flip side, there were also...
Regulatory Clarity Boosts Institutional Interest, Privacy Still Blocks ETH
"Now with Stablecoin Acts or MiCA, all these things happening in the US, Europe, Japan and Hong Kong, all these regulatory clarity, has led to renewed interest from institutions. It's sort of painfully clear that the main blocker for them...
Ethena Survives Crash, Warns of Bigger Black Swan Scenario
The 10/10 market crash turned out to be a major stress test for Ethena, but the project is still standing.⚡️ Here's what Kain Warwick, on our new show Uneasy Money, says would be the real black swan scenario for the...
Exploring Ethereum's Privacy Cluster and Trading Exploits
LIVE: Inside Ethereum's Privacy Cluster + Insider Trading vs Front Running https://t.co/aofq5GYHF9
Crypto Crash Aftermath Still Haunts Investors, Says Tayvano
It has been over a month since crypto's infamous 10/10 crash, but many are still feeling the pain. 💔 @tayvano_ explains on our new show Uneasy Money why she relates with @TheWhiteWhaleV2 🗣🎙 https://t.co/o83dVSkmfI
Grayscale Launches First Spot DOGE ETF
Grayscale has introduced the first spot exchange‑traded fund (ETF) that directly tracks Dogecoin, marking a milestone for the meme‑coin’s institutional acceptance. The post outlines the ETF’s structure, regulatory hurdles overcome, and potential impact on liquidity and mainstream adoption, while noting...
Pump.fun Cashed Out $436M Since Mid-October: Lookonchain
The article reports that the DeFi platform Pump.fun has withdrawn approximately $436 million in user funds since mid‑October, according to analytics firm Lookonchain. It highlights the rapid outflow, potential red flags for investors, and compares the activity to previous market exits,...
MON Rallies 40% After Mainnet Launch
The post reports that the MON cryptocurrency surged roughly 40% following the launch of its mainnet, attributing the rally to heightened investor confidence, increased network activity, and positive media coverage. It highlights key drivers such as the successful deployment of...
Clarifying MFN Clause: Only Another Investor, Not BH, Covered
@ImperiumPaper We didn’t say BH had a MFN clause for future rounds. We said a different investor had it for this round, which leaves open the possibility that they were wronged by BH receiving the refund right.
Markets Tumble as AI Trade Falters, MSTR Pressured
Markets Crater, AI Trade Wobbles, MSTR Faces a Reckoning & Monad’s ICO Debuts https://t.co/Ghej7WQCPY
Markets Tumble as AI Trade Falters, MSTR Pressured
Markets Crater, AI Trade Wobbles, MSTR Faces a Reckoning & Monad’s ICO Debuts https://t.co/QuTFQ49WIE
Privacy Unlocks New Possibilities for Crypto Builders
Are crypto apps feeling repetitive? DEX, lending, repeat? 😅 @Zac_Aztec says privacy is the first thing in years that expands what builders can actually make. https://t.co/nhbU1X77yO
Crypto Macro Update: Markets, NVDA, DATs, Retail Flippening
Thanksgiving week episode of Bits + Bips is livestreaming today at 4:30pm ET! 🍽️ 🦃 Hosts @CampbellJAustin, @ramahluwalia, and @perkinscr97 discuss the biggest news in crypto x macro: markets overall, NVDA earnings, prospects of an impending DATs death spiral, a flippening...
Brevan Howard Secures $25M Refund Clause on Berachain
🚨 THREAD: Brevan Howard Got a “Secret” $25M Refund Right on Berachain 😨 Documents show the hedge fund can get their money back if $BERA tanks, while other Series B investors stay trapped underwater @whosknave investigates at @unchained_pod 1/5 https://t.co/VyuyAAgDKI