Author: chloe

Chloe Adams writes about the infrastructure layer of crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1 networks, stablecoins, DeFi and the regulation shaping how these systems are used. At BlockchainJournal, she pays close attention to protocol upgrades, network activity and adoption claims, separating meaningful ecosystem progress from technical noise or premature conclusions.When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.

Polymarket has integrated Chainlink oracles to improve the integrity of resolution data in its prediction markets. The aim is to deliver verifiable, low-latency data that can replace certain resolutions previously based on social voting. The announcement was followed by a 15% increase in the platform’s total value locked, affecting traders, liquidity providers, and institutional investors.

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Bitcoin briefly rose above $114,000 after the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in lower, lifting expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The price approached $115,000 before pulling back to about $111,500, illustrating how economic news can influence price behavior. Industry posts from XT and others linked the move to the PPI release, though there was no independent confirmation of a direct causal link.

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Coinbase has expanded its strategy toward an ecosystem that integrates artificial intelligence agents with crypto micropayments. This move aims to automate payments and access to services on the exchange and its associated networks. According to market experts, the approach spans Retail DEX integration, micropayment support via PIP, and Bitcoin-linked developments such as Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC), affecting users, DeFi developers, and tokenized projects.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum faced a difficult session on September 9, 2025 after an Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar. The incident sparked a risk-off shift that accelerated selling across cryptocurrencies and briefly pushed gold to a record high. Reports compiled by experts cited coverage from The Economic Times, Bloomberg and others referencing an IDF statement, and noted that increased risk aversion affected money supply and derivatives.

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