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 23, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Bybit Terminates Japan Operations Following FSA Pressure

The offshore exchange abandons the Japanese market after regulators repeatedly flagged it for operating without a license.

December 23, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Michael Selig Takes CFTC Helm as Crypto Ally Pham Exits

Michael S. Selig now chairs the CFTC as Caroline Pham exits for MoonPay, locking in a rare pro-crypto succession at the top of the U.S. derivatives regulator.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Venezuela’s PDVSA Routes 80% Of Oil Revenue Through USDT

A Venezuelan economist says nearly 80% of PDVSA’s oil revenue now settles in USDT, locking the country’s main export into a sanctions‑exposed stablecoin rail.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Acquires ‘The Clearing Company’ in Prediction Market Pivot

Coinbase acquires infrastructure startup The Clearing Company to build regulated, on-chain prediction markets.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Thiel-Backed ETHZilla Dumps $74.5M of ETH to Redeem Debt

Thiel-backed ETHZilla tapped its ether hoard for $74.5M to redeem convertible notes, shifting its ETH treasury story toward balance-sheet repair.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Names Bitcoin a ‘Top Theme’ for 2025 Outlook

The $11.5 trillion asset manager positions Bitcoin as a critical hedge against fiscal instability in its 2025 strategic outlook.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

ADGM Clears USDT on Tron for Regulated Use; TRX Stays Flat

ADGM’s FSRA has listed USDT on Tron as an Accepted Fiat‑Referenced Token, giving the dominant USDT rail formal status for regulated use inside Abu Dhabi’s financial center.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Ghana Parliament Passes Bill to Legalize Crypto Trading

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison confirms Parliament has passed legislation to regulate and license crypto exchanges, ending the era of uncertainty.

December 22, 2025 Cryptocurrency

SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner in $48.5M Fraud; Funds Diverted to Execs

The SEC charges a Bitcoin mining firm with diverting $48.5 million in investor funds to executive pockets instead of mining rigs.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Senator Lummis Sets 2027 Exit; Crypto Policy Agenda Faces New Timeline

The Wyoming Republican and Bitcoin holder will not run in 2026, putting a two-year deadline on her signature crypto legislation.

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