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Kavita Gupta: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, insider trading poses unique challenges in prediction markets, and long-term strategies are key for navigating volatility | Unchained

Ethereum's recent outperformance of Bitcoin suggests a shift in crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment.

3 H AGO · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Paul Frambot: Maple’s hybrid model combines CeFi and DeFi for institutional lending, resilience in crypto investment persists, and yield generation thrives through strategic partnerships | Unchained

Maple's hybrid lending model attracts institutional clients, reshaping financial products with DeFi's strategic advantages.

APRIL 10, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Andy Baehr: Bitcoin is a safe haven amid geopolitical tensions, the VIX reveals market volatility insights, and crypto shows cautious trading behavior | Unchained

Bitcoin emerges as a safe haven amid geopolitical tensions and record stablecoin activity highlights market interest.

APRIL 10, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Noah Levine: New protocols will revolutionize B2B commerce, skepticism around autonomous consumer agents, and the compatibility of card payments with stablecoins | Unchained

New protocols in B2B commerce are reshaping services, blending traditional and digital payment systems for innovation.

APRIL 10, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Unchained

Sean Murray: Geopolitical factors drive European energy volatility, gas prices directly impact electricity costs, and US export capacity will align global pricing | Unchained

Apr. 10, 2026

Sean Murray: Geopolitical factors drive European energy volatility, gas prices directly impact electricity costs, and US export capacity will align global pricing | Unchained

Token-incentivized smart devices could unlock $70 billion in wasted clean energy by solving grid congestion.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained

Apr. 10, 2026

Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained

Nation-state cyber attacks are escalating, with North Korea exploiting crypto vulnerabilities for financial gain.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained

Apr. 10, 2026

Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained

AI advancements may initially increase DeFi hacks, but blockchain's immutability poses long-term security challenges.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography, advancements could lead to utility-scale systems by decade’s end, and the urgent need for post-quantum security solutions | Unchained

Apr. 6, 2026

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography, advancements could lead to utility-scale systems by decade’s end, and the urgent need for post-quantum security solutions | Unchained

Quantum computing's rapid progress threatens blockchain security, demanding urgent new cryptographic solutions.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ryne Miller: CFTC shifts to regulation by regulation, digital assets now classified as commodities, and the need for US perpetuals on equities | Unchained

Apr. 6, 2026

Ryne Miller: CFTC shifts to regulation by regulation, digital assets now classified as commodities, and the need for US perpetuals on equities | Unchained

CFTC's shift to structured regulation could transform digital asset governance and enhance market transparency.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Omer Goldberg: Time locks are essential for multisig security, the Drift attack reveals vulnerabilities in DeFi, and admin key protection is critical to prevent exploits | Unchained

Apr. 6, 2026

Omer Goldberg: Time locks are essential for multisig security, the Drift attack reveals vulnerabilities in DeFi, and admin key protection is critical to prevent exploits | Unchained

Multisig security flaws and sophisticated attacks reveal urgent need for stronger DeFi protection measures.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is not a safe haven asset, serves as a hedge against monetary debasement, and may evolve into a stable asset linked to money supply growth | Unchained

Apr. 6, 2026

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is not a safe haven asset, serves as a hedge against monetary debasement, and may evolve into a stable asset linked to money supply growth | Unchained

Bitcoin's unique risk-reward profile offers investors a hedge against monetary debasement amidst market volatility.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is a hedge against monetary debasement, behaves like a risk asset despite being supply-constrained, and has low correlation with traditional assets | Unchained

Apr. 6, 2026

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is a hedge against monetary debasement, behaves like a risk asset despite being supply-constrained, and has low correlation with traditional assets | Unchained

Bitcoin's potential as a hedge against monetary debasement challenges its classification as a mere risk asset.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained

Mar. 23, 2026

Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained

Token rights and DAO governance face challenges, pushing crypto projects towards traditional legal structures for stability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuting violations | Unchained

Mar. 23, 2026

Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuting violations | Unchained

$1.7 billion in crypto transactions linked to Iran expose Binance's potential sanctions violations and compliance challenges.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Kavita Gupta: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, insider trading poses unique challenges in prediction markets, and long-term strategies are key for navigating volatility | Unchained

Paul Frambot: Maple’s hybrid model combines CeFi and DeFi for institutional lending, resilience in crypto investment persists, and yield generation thrives through strategic partnerships | Unchained

Andy Baehr: Bitcoin is a safe haven amid geopolitical tensions, the VIX reveals market volatility insights, and crypto shows cautious trading behavior | Unchained

Noah Levine: New protocols will revolutionize B2B commerce, skepticism around autonomous consumer agents, and the compatibility of card payments with stablecoins | Unchained

Latest from Unchained

Sean Murray: Geopolitical factors drive European energy volatility, gas prices directly impact electricity costs, and US export capacity will align global pricing | Unchained

Sean Murray: Geopolitical factors drive European energy volatility, gas prices directly impact electricity costs, and US export capacity will align global pricing | Unchained

Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained

Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained

Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained

Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography, advancements could lead to utility-scale systems by decade’s end, and the urgent need for post-quantum security solutions | Unchained

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography, advancements could lead to utility-scale systems by decade’s end, and the urgent need for post-quantum security solutions | Unchained

Ryne Miller: CFTC shifts to regulation by regulation, digital assets now classified as commodities, and the need for US perpetuals on equities | Unchained

Ryne Miller: CFTC shifts to regulation by regulation, digital assets now classified as commodities, and the need for US perpetuals on equities | Unchained

Omer Goldberg: Time locks are essential for multisig security, the Drift attack reveals vulnerabilities in DeFi, and admin key protection is critical to prevent exploits | Unchained

Omer Goldberg: Time locks are essential for multisig security, the Drift attack reveals vulnerabilities in DeFi, and admin key protection is critical to prevent exploits | Unchained

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is not a safe haven asset, serves as a hedge against monetary debasement, and may evolve into a stable asset linked to money supply growth | Unchained

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is not a safe haven asset, serves as a hedge against monetary debasement, and may evolve into a stable asset linked to money supply growth | Unchained

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is a hedge against monetary debasement, behaves like a risk asset despite being supply-constrained, and has low correlation with traditional assets | Unchained

Jim Ferraioli: Bitcoin is a hedge against monetary debasement, behaves like a risk asset despite being supply-constrained, and has low correlation with traditional assets | Unchained

Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained

Ryan Yi: Token rights impact investor returns, DAOs face operational challenges, and the strategic benefits of token consolidation | Unchained

Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuting violations | Unchained

Jane Khodarkovsky: $1.7 billion in crypto linked to Iran raises compliance concerns, the role of intermediaries in sanctions evasion, and the challenges of prosecuting violations | Unchained

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