Monica Ramires

Monica Ramires is the Altcoins and Markets Correspondent at The Chain Journal, tracking the altcoin space with a critical eye and separating genuine ecosystem development from hype cycles. She covers the Ethereum ecosystem, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging Layer-1 competitors, with a focus on distinguishing lasting innovation from short-lived market narratives.

Joined: April 11, 2026
Articles: 622

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Solo Mining: Hobby Rig Wins $200K Block

bitcoin solo mining gets a fresh test case as a bitaxe miner lands a solo bitcoin block and lifts home mining debate.

Monica Ramires
July 14, 2026

Regulation

Crypto Regulatory Update: US Moves Seized BTC

crypto regulatory update on government Bitcoin moves, Coinbase Prime transfers, and bitcoin government policy implications for markets.

Monica Ramires
July 14, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin-Backed Credit Tests Japan’s Crypto Ceiling

bitcoin-backed credit gains traction as bitcoin backed mortgages and stablecoin yield test Japan crypto adoption in a regulated market.

Monica Ramires
July 14, 2026

Regulation

Bitcoin Legal: Bolivia Eyes USDT As Payments

bitcoin legal in Bolivia could accelerate as crypto policy news reframes USDT for payments, savings and trade amid dollar stress.

Monica Ramires
July 13, 2026

Regulation

Crypto Policy News: Trump Pushes Bill Amid Senate Loss

Crypto policy news turns sharply political as a Senate majority narrows, reshaping crypto regulatory update and crypto market structure odds.

Monica Ramires
July 13, 2026

Markets

Crypto Market Today: Binance Futures Defy Slump

Crypto market today shows Binance futures volume surging as bitcoin market update remains weak and bitcoin futures volume outpaces spot.

Monica Ramires
July 13, 2026

Markets

Stablecoin Payments Japan Gain Ground In Retail

Stablecoin payments Japan move from pilots to checkout floors as Lawson tests yen stablecoin payments and Netstars expands merchant stablecoin adoption.