The Chain Observer covers the structural layer of digital assets: protocol governance, liquidity, regulation and the institutions moving onchain. Our reporting is organised into three desks, and every story is signed by the analyst who wrote it.
Markets Desk
Price action, ETF flows, listed companies and the altcoin market, read through liquidity and positioning rather than predictions.
Jonathan Doyle
Market Analyst
Jonathan Doyle is a Market Analyst and Trend Watcher based in the heart of Uruguay.
- Focus
- Bitcoin, ETFs, listed companies, regulation
Alexander Harrington
Altcoin Analyst
Alexander Harrington is our US-based Altcoin Analyst and Web3 Enthusiast, known for his ability to find value in the most innovative and unexplored corners of the ecosystem.
- Focus
- Altcoins, NFTs and gaming, crypto companies
Policy & Tokenized Assets Desk
Regulation and enforcement, stablecoins and the tokenization of real-world assets.
Cole Patterson
Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Reporter
Cole Patterson, from England, is the Senior Policy Analyst and Regulatory Reporter at The Chain Observer and has a knack for making crypto laws seem much simpler than they sound.
- Focus
- Tokenized assets, stablecoins, regulation, ETFs
Protocols & DeFi Desk
Layer 1 networks, decentralized finance and the overlap between AI and crypto, from upgrades and governance votes to onchain activity.
Evelyn Winslow
Web3 Reporter
Evelyn Winslow is a Web3 reporter based in Pakistan with an insatiable curiosity for understanding how the decentralized internet is changing the world.
- Focus
- DeFi, stablecoins, tokenized assets, Ethereum
Erin Douglas
Layer 1 Network Analyst
Erin Douglas is our Layer 1 Network Analyst.
- Focus
- Layer 1 networks, AI crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum
Opinion Contributors
Outside writers who publish signed commentary. Their pieces run in our Opinion section and reflect their own views, not those of the publication.
Annjoy Makena
Annjoy Makena is a content writer specializing in cryptocurrency and Web3, with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the Technical University of Mombasa.
Brian Mutembei
Brian Mutembei is a cryptocurrency journalist and editor based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in blockchain, digital assets, and technical market analysis.
Godfrey Mwirigi
Godfrey Mwirigi is a crypto and blockchain journalist with a background in information technology and experience writing for established digital media outlets.
Jonathan Carls
Jonathan Carls is a digital marketer, crypto journalist, market analyst, and SEO editor specializing in cryptocurrency news, opinion, and market analysis.
Maxwell Mutuma
Maxwell Mutuma is a cryptocurrency journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in blockchain, digital assets, and market analysis.
Melvin Kinyua
Melvin (Samuel) Kinyua is a crypto journalist, analyst, and Web3 enthusiast with three years of experience covering the digital asset industry.
Raymond Munene
Raymond Munene is a Nairobi-based crypto and financial markets writer with over four years of experience covering breaking news, price analysis, regulation, and blockchain developments.
Shravani Dhumal
Shravani Dhumal has worked across several industries, including finance, technology, travel, and cryptocurrency.
Wanja Njoroge
Wanja Njoroge is a crypto journalist specializing in breaking news, technical analysis, and on-chain market research.
Standards and accountability
Our analysts work under the newsroom’s Editorial Governance rules. Mistakes are corrected openly under our Corrections & Transparency Policy, and sponsored material is kept apart from reporting as set out in our Advertising & Commercial Content Framework. Readers, sources and companies can reach a desk through our contact page.