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Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be the year of crypto equity, hundreds of millions will adopt digital wallets, and US regulation is shifting positively | On The Brink with Castle Island

Crypto February 5, 2026

2025 is set to be a game-changing year for blockchain, with explosive growth in digital wallets and investments. Key Takeaways 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for blockchain and cry… [+105...

Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate by 2026, Solana’s community culture enhances its ecosystem, and Robinhood is set to surpass Coinbase | Bankless

Crypto January 22, 2026

Ethereum and Solana are expected to solidify their positions as leading blockchain platforms by 2026. General-purpose blockchain networks will find it challenging to compete with the established netwοΏ½...

Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match traditional finance performance, why solving real-world problems is crucial, and the evolving role of Ethereum in trading | Empire

Crypto January 22, 2026

DeFi must match the performance of traditional finance while maintaining verifiability. Building in crypto should focus on solving significant problems rather than building for its own sake. Most digοΏ½...

Zach Pandl: Bitcoin projected to hit $126,000 by mid-2026, Ethereum to outperform due to regulatory clarity, and the rise of stablecoins in corporate finance | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

Bitcoin is projected to reach a new all-time high by the first half of 2026. Ethereum is expected to continue outperforming Bitcoin due to its market dynamics. The US crypto industry is moving towardοΏ½...

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, 30-40% of Bitcoin is exposed to risks, and the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

Quantum computing presents a significant future threat to Bitcoin due to its slow governance processes. Quantum computing operates on principles that allow it to perform tasks classical computers canοΏ½...

Marc Zeller: Insider trading laws don’t ensure market fairness, Aave governance highlights DAO potential, and ownership of assets is crucial in DeFi | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

Insider trading laws aim to prevent the misuse of privileged information rather than ensuring market fairness. Many on-chain analysts misinterpret market information, leading to flawed conclusions. AοΏ½...

Alex Thorn: The four-year Bitcoin cycle is broken, macroeconomic trends favor higher prices, and Ethereum faces competition from Solana | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

The traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is considered broken, reflecting changes in market dynamics. Bitcoin's market conditions are too chaotic to predict accurately for 2026. Bitcoin could experienοΏ½...

Kain Warwick: Crypto purchases on Twitter could ignite an altcoin season, privacy coins like Monero and Zcash are gaining traction, and the meme coin market is devolving into a PvP battleground | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

The integration of crypto purchases on Twitter could spark a significant altcoin season. The current market is seeing a rise in low-quality meme coins. Privacy-focused crypto like Monero and Zcash arοΏ½...

Marc Boiron: Institutions struggle with stablecoin adoption, the rise of specialized appchains for payments, and Polygon’s shift to a revenue-generating model | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

Institutions face challenges in offering stablecoins as a service, highlighting a gap in adoption. Proper on-ramps and off-ramps are essential for institutions to effectively use stablecoins. SpecialοΏ½...

Vinny Lingham: Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical, gold is set to reach $10,000, and Bitcoin’s narrative has shifted to a store of value | Unchained

Crypto January 22, 2026

Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical due to significant counterparty risk. The perception of risk in the economy affects the value of assets like gold. Gold is likely to reacοΏ½...