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Bitcoin’s Disappointing Cycle and the Path to Renewed Demand

Bitcoin’s Disappointing Cycle and the Path to Renewed Demand

The February 17, 2026 episode of Coin Stories features Lyn Alden arguing that Bitcoin’s latest cycle underperformed because topline demand remained weak despite supportive liquidity signals.

Quantum Computing, Governance, and Bitcoin’s Upgrade Dilemma

Quantum Computing, Governance, and Bitcoin’s Upgrade Dilemma

The February 13, 2026 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features James O’Beirne arguing that claims of imminent quantum threats to Bitcoin lack credible empirical grounding and risk driving premature protocol changes.

Is Nic Carter Right? Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk and the Governance Challenge

Is Nic Carter Right? Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk and the Governance Challenge

The February 12, 2026 episode of Unchained Pod features Justin Drake and Chris Peikert examining how advances in quantum computing could undermine Bitcoin’s signature security and force difficult upgrade decisions.

Quantum Risk and the Future of Bitcoin Governance

Quantum Risk and the Future of Bitcoin Governance

The February 11, 2026 episode of Unchained Pod features Nic Carter examining how quantum computing risk, ETF-driven market structure, and failed token cycles are reshaping Bitcoin’s institutional trajectory.

Quantum Risk and Bitcoin’s Upgrade Path

Quantum Risk and Bitcoin’s Upgrade Path

The February 11, 2026 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Matt Corallo examining how Bitcoin should prepare for cryptographically relevant quantum computers without imposing excessive costs on users.

Cathie Wood on AI Capital Cycles, Bitcoin Volatility, and Quantum Risk

Cathie Wood on AI Capital Cycles, Bitcoin Volatility, and Quantum Risk

The February 07, 2026 episode of ARK Invest features Cathie Wood arguing that recent market turmoil reflects misinterpretation of AI capital spending, Bitcoin’s volatility relative to gold, and tightening liquidity conditions.

Lightning, Stablecoins, and Institutional Bitcoin Integration

Lightning, Stablecoins, and Institutional Bitcoin Integration

The February 14, 2026 episode of the Mr. M Podcast features Bobby Shell discussing how Lightning infrastructure, stablecoin incentives, and expanding Bitcoin-backed lending markets are reshaping adoption pathways.