THE CHAIN JOURNAL
Independent Crypto Editorial
HederaCon 2026 Miami Sets The Trust Test
HederaCon 2026 spotlights tokenization and stablecoin rails in Miami Beach, with a two-stage agenda and key policy voices on May 4.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin Holds, DeFi Feels The Stress
Crypto today: bitcoin holds near recent range while DeFi absorbs fresh stress; see ETF flows, regulation and market structure shifts.
EURC Spain Lead Exposes Europe’s Stablecoin Gap
EURC Spain adoption is surging, and MiCA may be driving it; Brighty data shows retail use concentrated in everyday payments, not speculation.
Bitcoin Price Stalls At $80K Resistance
Bitcoin price stays below $80K as ETF outflows, profit-taking and heavy supply at $77.8K-$80.9K keep pressure on BTC.
Kast Hires SEC Veteran Stephanie Allen
Kast hires Stephanie Allen as it doubles down on policy communications, licensing and compliance after an $80 million raise.
Solana Research Arm Targets Europe’s Institutions
Solana research arm in Switzerland meets Europe’s institutional demand, backed by stablecoin and RWA growth on the network.
Delio CEO Case Deepens South Korea Crypto Crackdown
Delio CEO case seeks a 20-year term as South Korea widens crypto fraud scrutiny, with nearly 2,800 investors and 250 billion won at stake.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Flips Bearish At $76K
Bitcoin Coinbase premium turns negative as bear flag risk returns, with $76K in focus and April set for its best monthly gain in a year.
UK Tokenized Funds Get FCA Green Light
UK tokenized funds can run under existing rules, with D2F trading and onchain registers now clearer after the FCA’s 2026 guidance.
Bitcoin Vs Gold Bottom Signal Hints At $167K
Bitcoin vs gold bottom signal is back as the BTC/XAU ratio rebounds; historical setups point to $167K if the pattern repeats.
