THE CHAIN JOURNAL
Independent Crypto Editorial
Equiniti Deal Shows Bullish’s Tokenization Ambition
Equiniti deal pushes Bullish deeper into tokenization; the SEC’s tokenized securities view and transfer agent role matter.
Lena Strauss
Lena Strauss is a Reporter covering Regulation and Policy at The Chain Journal, monitoring the regulatory landscape across Europe and North America. She tracks legislation, enforcement actions, and the political debates shaping the legal future of digital assets, translating complex policy developments into clear analysis for readers following the space.
Dutch Prediction Markets Survive Polymarket Ban
Dutch prediction markets still run on Kalshi and Hyperliquid after the Polymarket ban; enforcement is patchy and user demand persists.
UAE Blockchain Business IDs Test Trust At Scale
UAE blockchain business IDs give 1,000+ firms verifiable access, adding a new layer to digital identity and verifiable credentials.
K Wave Media Drops Bitcoin Plan For AI Pivot
k wave media shifts capital from Bitcoin treasury to AI infrastructure, with debt reduction and a $485M restructuring plan now in focus.
Bitcoin Price Eyes $96K On Supply Squeeze
Bitcoin price eyes $96K as institutions absorb 500% of daily BTC supply; ETF inflows and treasury buying tighten the market.
Capital B Raises Bitcoin Treasury Company Backing From Back
Capital B’s Bitcoin treasury push got a fresh lift as Adam Back subscribed to 10M warrants, with shares jumping after the raise.
Ethereum Foundation ETH Sales Raise Fresh Questions
Ethereum Foundation ETH sales to BitMine add to scrutiny, while BitMine OTC deal history shows repeated treasury demand for ETH.
Bitcoin Rally To $80K Looks Closer
bitcoin rally to $80K gains support as spot volume and open interest improve, with CME futures near a 30-day high and sellers thinning.
Stablecoin Interoperability Tests Australia’s Payments Roadmap
Stablecoin interoperability is now central to Australia’s payments vision, with A2A payments and tokenized fiat in focus after the 30 April consultation.
KuCoin EU Compliance Move Follows Austria Ban
KuCoin EU AML chief hire follows Austria’s ban; MiCA compliance gaps and Vienna staffing now define the exchange’s next test.
