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 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

CLARITY Act Markup Set for Jan; DeFi Punted to 18-Month “Gray Zone”

Senate markup for the CLARITY Act is confirmed for January 2026, but the bill leaves DeFi regulation in an 18-month limbo that critics fear will invite continued enforcement actions.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Nic Carter Warns Bitcoin Devs ‘Sleepwalking’ Into Quantum Crisis; 1.7M BTC at Risk

Venture capitalist Nic Carter clashes with Blockstream’s Adam Back over the 1.7 million BTC exposed to quantum attacks, warning that developer denial is spooking institutional capital.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Warren Trap: Senator Demands Probe into PancakeSwap Over Trump-Linked Token Volume

Senator Warren targets PancakeSwap in a letter to the DOJ and Treasury, citing its dominance in trading Trump-linked World Liberty Financial tokens as a national security risk.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Cleveland Fed’s Hammack Signals Rate Cut Freeze; Bitcoin Stalls at $87K

Incoming FOMC voter Beth Hammack dismisses November’s soft CPI data and calls for a multi-month rate pause, leaving Bitcoin stuck below $90K.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

US Lawmakers Propose Crypto Tax Overhaul: Wash Sale Loophole Closes, Staking Relief Opens

Reps. Miller and Horsford introduce the PARITY Act, offering a 5-year tax deferral on staking rewards and a stablecoin exemption in exchange for closing the wash sale loophole.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Bipartisan Lawmakers Unveil ‘PARITY Act’ To Fix Crypto Tax Gaps

Reps. Miller and Horsford introduce the Digital Asset PARITY Act, offering a $200 stablecoin tax exemption while closing the wash sale loophole.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Brazil Crypto Volumes Jump 43% as Investors Pivot to Tokenized Yield

Mercado Bitcoin reports a 108% surge in tokenized fixed-income products as Brazilian investors move $325 million into blockchain-based debt vehicles.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

Brazil’s ‘Safe’ Crypto Pivot: Gen Z Drives 56% Surge in Tokenized Fixed Income

Mercado Bitcoin data reveals a 43% jump in volume as Gen Z pivots to tokenized fixed income, distributing $325M in yield.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

2025 TGE Report: 85% of New Tokens Underwater; Berachain and Syndicate Plummet 93%

Data from Momento Research confirms 85% of 2025 token launches are trading at a loss, with major projects like BERA and SYND down over 93%.

December 21, 2025 Cryptocurrency

“Bitcoin Senator” Lummis Exits: Industry Loses Top Ally on Capitol Hill

Senate Banking’s Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis will retire in 2027, leaving a legislative vacuum for the Bitcoin strategic reserve agenda.

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