James Chatfield

James Chatfield

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I lead the editorial team covering digital assets and blockchain regulation at CryptoWatchDaily. After earning a Journalism degree from The University of Sheffield, I spent a decade reporting on traditional finance before shifting focus to crypto. I value accuracy and clarity over hype. When I’m not tracking market movements, I enjoy distance running and collecting vintage sci-fi novels.

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December 25, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Samourai Co-Founder Details First Day In Prison As Pardon Grows

Christmas Eve letter from Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez turns a five year sentence into a raw prison diary as a 12K strong pardon drive tests how far U.S. prosecutors plan to push privacy dev liability.

December 24, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Bybit Exits Japan: Exchange Buckles Under FSA Pressure

Bybit halts services for Japanese residents following repeated warnings from the Financial Services Agency, marking another offshore exit from the region.

December 24, 2025 Cryptocurrency

EU Locks January 2026 for DAC8 Tax Reporting; Asset Seizure Protocols Activated

The EU’s DAC8 directive mandates crypto reporting starting January 2026, granting authorities power to seize assets for tax non-compliance.

December 24, 2025 DeFi

Aave Founder Faces Backlash Over $10M OTC Buy Ahead of Fee Switch Vote

Stani Kulechov’s $10 million token acquisition draws fire for potential conflicts of interest days before a pivotal revenue distribution vote.

December 24, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Philippines SEC Orders Block on Coinbase and Gemini

Regulators order the National Telecommunications Commission to cut access to the exchanges, citing a lack of VASP licenses.

December 24, 2025 Cryptocurrency

New Whale ‘Trend Research’ Absorbs 46,000 ETH Supply

A mysterious entity identified as ‘Trend Research’ has rapidly accumulated over $100M in Ether, signaling potential institutional positioning.

December 24, 2025 Cryptocurrency

SEC Flags AI-Driven Bot Infiltration in Crypto Group Chats

The SEC warns that AI bots are now automating social engineering in crypto Telegram and Discord groups, scaling “pig butchering” tactics.

December 23, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Epstein File Bets Send Polymarket and Kalshi Volumes Soaring

Seven-figure volume on Polymarket and Kalshi now prices, in real time, who markets expect to be named in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files.

December 23, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Upexi Files $1B Shelf as Solana Treasury Arms Race Grows

Upexi has filed a $1 billion Form S-3 shelf to extend its Solana treasury strategy, unsettling UPXI shareholders while adding fresh firepower to buy SOL.

December 23, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Crypto.com Job Post Reveals Plan to Trade Against Sports Betting Customers

A new job listing suggests the exchange will run a proprietary trading desk to bet against users on its upcoming sports platform, reigniting fears of FTX-style conflicts.

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