Julia Maynard

Narrative journalist who profiles the people behind protocols. Writes character-driven features about founders, builders, and the humans the industry prefers to reduce to wallet addresses. Former magazine writer who fell into crypto and never left.

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Articles by Julia Maynard

Sep 8, 2026

Bitcoin's $80,000 problem: Friday's CPI can't see the $100 oil shock that's already here

Bitcoin is hovering below $80,000 as Saudi energy disruptions push Brent crude toward $100 a barrel. Friday's CPI report measures August prices, not the attack that happened this week. That timing gap could trap the Fed, and Bitcoin, in a policy no-win.

Sep 8, 2026

Tether backed Orionx. That's not worth what it used to be.

The Chilean exchange Orionx froze withdrawals after $7 million left its custody, just months after Tether's investment. I unpack what happens when the marquee backer can't save you and the regulator won't.