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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January 26, 2026 Cryptocurrency

US Marshals Probe Alleged $40M Theft of Seized Crypto by Contractor’s Son

On-chain sleuth ZachXBT links a $40M drain of US government seizure wallets to the son of a federal contractor, exposing a fatal custody flaw.

January 26, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Crypto Funds Bleed $1.73B as US Institutions Capitulate

US investors led a massive $1.73 billion exit from crypto funds last week, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum while select altcoins like Solana bucked the trend.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Foundry USA Offline: ‘Storm Fern’ Forces 200 EH/s Drop as Grid Strains

Foundry USA curtailed nearly 200 EH/s—60% of its power—to support the US energy grid during Winter Storm Fern, proving mining’s utility as a demand-response asset.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitfinex Seizure Drain: ZachXBT Links $90M Loss to Alleged Insider After $23M ‘Flex’

A hacker’s Discord ‘flex’ exposed a $90M link to U.S. government wallets, fueling rumors of an insider job at the USMS.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Breaks Ranks on ‘CLARITY Act’; Senate Ag Markup Set for Tuesday

Coinbase withdraws backing for H.R. 3633 over stablecoin yield restrictions, sending COIN down 3% ahead of a critical Senate vote.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Brazil Fast-Tracks Crypto for Banks with New ‘Audit-Only’ Entry Rule

New central bank instruction allows Brazilian banks to bypass full VASP licensing if they pass independent audits, opening the door for rapid institutional adoption starting Feb 2.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Colombia’s Protección Pivots to Bitcoin; Plans Exposure Fund for $55B Portfolio

Protección confirms a Bitcoin exposure fund for qualified investors, defying U.S. ETF outflow trends.

January 25, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Jefferies Strategist Dumps Bitcoin for Gold on Quantum Fears; Willy Woo Counters

Jefferies’ Christopher Wood rotates 10% Bitcoin allocation into gold, citing quantum risks, while Willy Woo reveals developer activity has surged to meet the threat.

January 24, 2026 Cryptocurrency

PENGUIN (SOL) Explodes 564% After White House Posts ‘Embrace the Penguin’

A bizarre White House tweet about Greenland triggered a $244M volume frenzy for Solana’s PENGUIN token, driving a 564% rally.

January 24, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Capital Rotation: Smart Money Flees Crypto Casinos for 2026 IPO Boom

Institutional capital is rotating out of speculative tokens and into a resurgent IPO market, prioritizing regulatory transparency over on-chain volatility.

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