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Sophie Chastain

Financial journalist and market analyst covering digital asset markets and decentralised finance. Focused on translating on-chain data and macro trends into clear, accurate reporting for a broad audience.

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Markets Technology
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CBOE and S&P Dow Jones Indices Extend Exclusive Partnership to 2051

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has officially announced a significant 25-year extension of its excl…

Markets Technology
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Bitget ETH Hot Wallet Balance Recovers Quickly Following Withdrawal Resumption

The cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has experienced a notable recovery in its Ethereum (ETH) reserves shortly a…

Markets
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Market Pullback Analysis: Put Options Account for One-Third of Volume

The cryptocurrency derivatives market has transitioned into a notable pullback phase as of late September 2026…

DeFi
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Aave Founder Proposes AAVE Token Burn Mechanism for Aavenomics 3.0

The decentralized finance (DeFi) lending powerhouse Aave is preparing for a significant evolution of its econo…

Markets Technology
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Solana Stabilizes Block Skip Rate Following Slot Time Reduction to 250ms

The Solana network has successfully implemented a reduction in its target Slot Time, lowering the threshold fr…

Markets Technology
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Ledger CTO Warns Quantum Threats to Bitcoin May Exceed Current Estimates

The security of Bitcoin (BTC) against future quantum computing capabilities has become a point of contention a…

Markets Technology
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Crypto Banking Platform Limited Secures $7.5 Million in Seed Funding

The global financial services firm Limited, a specialized crypto business banking platform, has successfully f…

Markets
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Strive Increases Bitcoin Reserves to 27,462 BTC After New Purchase

The financial firm Strive has significantly expanded its digital asset portfolio, acquiring an additional 1,10…

Markets Regulation
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Hong Kong SFC and HKICPA Enhance Audit Oversight for Crypto Platforms

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accou…

Markets
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Bitcoin Faces Pressure Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Data

Digital asset markets started the week of September 28, 2026, with a significant downturn as investors reacted…

Markets Technology
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Bitcoin Demand Hits New Lows Despite Prices Rallying Above $63,000

Recent on-chain data indicates a concerning divergence between Bitcoin’s market price and its actual demand me…

Markets
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South Korean Crypto Trading Declines 50% Amid High User Concentration

The South Korean virtual asset market has experienced a significant contraction, with trading volumes plummeti…