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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February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

EU Launches Infringement Proceedings Against 13 Nations Over Crypto Tax and MiCA Violations

Brussels targets 12 member states for failing to adopt DAC8 tax rules and isolates Hungary for national laws that forced fintechs like Revolut to suspend crypto services.

February 1, 2026 DeFi

Step Finance Treasury Drained of 261,854 SOL; STEP Craters 93%

Step Finance lost 261,854 SOL (~$27M) in a treasury key compromise, causing the STEP token to crash 93% as operational security failures plague Solana DeFi.

February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Nu Holdings Wins Conditional OCC Charter for US Bank; NU Slides to $17.75

Nu Holdings secures a rare conditional OCC charter to launch a US national bank, paving the way for federally regulated crypto custody services.

February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

ZEC Slides 10% After Viral Thread Alleges Epstein Influence on Zcash Governance

Zcash drops nearly 10% as unverified rumors of Jeffrey Epstein forcing protocol changes circulate on Reddit, compounding recent governance instability.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy’s $54B Bitcoin Bet Hits Breakeven as Price Wicks Below $76k

MicroStrategy’s average Bitcoin cost basis of $76,037 was breached intraday, while its stock premium evaporates, threatening Michael Saylor’s capital raising strategy.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

First US Bank Failure of 2026 Hits Chicago; Markets Flush on Contagion Fears

Illinois regulators close Metropolitan Capital Bank in the first failure of 2026, triggering a cross-asset sell-off as fears of banking contagion resurface.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Hashrate Plummets 12% as US Freeze Forces Miner Shutoff

A severe US winter storm triggered a massive miner curtailment in Texas, slashing Bitcoin’s hashrate by 12% and crushing daily revenue to $28 million.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

BitMine’s $6B ETH Hole: Tom Lee’s Treasury Gamble Underwater

BitMine Immersion Technologies faces a reported $6 billion paper loss on its 4.24 million ETH treasury as Ethereum prices break below $2,750.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Whales Scoop 100k BTC as Retail Capitulation Drags Price to $78K

Retail traders panicked as Bitcoin slid to $78,000, but on-chain data shows whales accumulated over 104,000 BTC during the drop.

January 31, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Tests $81K as Warsh Nomination & Silver Crash Rattle Markets

Bitcoin slides to $81K as a historic 36% silver crash and the nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair spark a $1.7B liquidation event.

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