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Tom Shaughnessy: Investment focus is shifting from crypto to AI, retail investors prefer AGI stocks over Bitcoin, and upcoming AI IPOs may face financial disclosure challenges | Unchained

Shifting investment focus from crypto to AI reveals changing market dynamics and potential growth challenges.

JUNE 12, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Glenn Cameron: Digital credit misleads investors, market uncertainty drives Bitcoin volatility, and share dilution impacts financial health | Unchained

Shifts in Bitcoin selling narratives are driving market volatility and impacting institutional investment strategies.

JUNE 9, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Steve Sosnick: DOJ’s insider trading prosecutions target prediction markets, legal definitions of insider trading differ from public perception, and the Chastain case reshapes digital asset regulation | Unchained

DOJ's insider trading prosecutions in prediction markets signal a major shift in legal landscape.

JUNE 7, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Mike Dudas: Non-KYC markets are poised for explosive growth, Bitcoin’s conflicting strategies damage market confidence, and Ethereum struggles with narrative clarity | Unchained

Solana's clear economic value proposition positions it for growth amid Ethereum's narrative struggles and market uncertainty.

JUNE 5, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Unchained

Jeff Dorman: MicroStrategy’s flawed balance sheet management threatens Bitcoin holders, $2 billion raised to address dividend fears, and the impact of preferred stock on market sentiment | Unchained

Jun. 4, 2026

Jeff Dorman: MicroStrategy’s flawed balance sheet management threatens Bitcoin holders, $2 billion raised to address dividend fears, and the impact of preferred stock on market sentiment | Unchained

MicroStrategy's preferred stock strategy raises investor concerns over mounting cash obligations and market stability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Steve Sosnick: Crypto ETFs are fueling performance chasing, the critical role of money flow in market dynamics, and the reliance on faith over fundamentals in the stock rally | Unchained

May. 31, 2026

Steve Sosnick: Crypto ETFs are fueling performance chasing, the critical role of money flow in market dynamics, and the reliance on faith over fundamentals in the stock rally | Unchained

Crypto ETFs spark performance chasing, risking sell-offs as market optimism outpaces fundamentals.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

May. 29, 2026

Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

Human errors, not code flaws, are the biggest threat to DeFi security, says crypto expert.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

May. 28, 2026

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

Leadership changes and transparency issues at the Ethereum Foundation raise concerns amid a challenging bear market.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

DeFi's security challenges spotlight the urgent need for improved risk management and secure deployment practices.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

Arbitrum Security Council's bold move to freeze $70 million highlights the ongoing battle against crypto theft.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Morpho's modular design limited losses to $1 million during a $300 million DeFi hack, showcasing its resilience.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Privacy emerges as the crucial competitive edge in crypto amid maturing infrastructure and regulatory clarity.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

May. 12, 2026

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

AI disruptions and global economic shifts could drive Bitcoin to new heights amid deflationary pressures.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

May. 8, 2026

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

Stablecoin regulations face banking opposition as legislative debates unfold behind closed doors, raising transparency concerns.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Tom Shaughnessy: Investment focus is shifting from crypto to AI, retail investors prefer AGI stocks over Bitcoin, and upcoming AI IPOs may face financial disclosure challenges | Unchained

Glenn Cameron: Digital credit misleads investors, market uncertainty drives Bitcoin volatility, and share dilution impacts financial health | Unchained

Steve Sosnick: DOJ’s insider trading prosecutions target prediction markets, legal definitions of insider trading differ from public perception, and the Chastain case reshapes digital asset regulation | Unchained

Mike Dudas: Non-KYC markets are poised for explosive growth, Bitcoin’s conflicting strategies damage market confidence, and Ethereum struggles with narrative clarity | Unchained

Latest from Unchained

Jeff Dorman: MicroStrategy’s flawed balance sheet management threatens Bitcoin holders, $2 billion raised to address dividend fears, and the impact of preferred stock on market sentiment | Unchained

Jeff Dorman: MicroStrategy’s flawed balance sheet management threatens Bitcoin holders, $2 billion raised to address dividend fears, and the impact of preferred stock on market sentiment | Unchained

Steve Sosnick: Crypto ETFs are fueling performance chasing, the critical role of money flow in market dynamics, and the reliance on faith over fundamentals in the stock rally | Unchained

Steve Sosnick: Crypto ETFs are fueling performance chasing, the critical role of money flow in market dynamics, and the reliance on faith over fundamentals in the stock rally | Unchained

Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

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