Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Check out the BitPinas Token 2049 Coverage Here Digital asset conference TOKEN2049 opened its sold-out 2026 edition in Singapore on Oct. 7, drawing 25,000 attendees from 160 countries to Marina Bay Sands for the start…
Hayes leaves room for an AI bull case, arguing stronger demand within a year could make AI infrastructure companies more profitable overall. Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO and co-founder of crypto investment firm Maelstrom, told CNBC at the Gamma Prime Investing Conference in Singapore that humanity is “wasting multi-trillion dollars” on AI data…
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are increasingly becoming a contrarian investment. In his latest memo, Hougan flagged three factors influencing the…
The Trump administration is considering a plan to promote U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins overseas, potentially turning the fast-growing digital asset sector into another channel for extending the dollar’s global influence. According to Bloomberg, U.S. officials are exploring partnerships and joint ventures with private companies to encourage stablecoin projects in foreign markets. The initiative could involve the…
Phones are so good these days that there’s little reason to upgrade every year. In fact, the best Android smartphones and iPhones will last up to seven years, if not more. What needs refreshing are accessories. That case is likely breaking, you need more storage, or you want a longer-lasting battery. Perhaps you just want…
Key Takeaways Wealthy investors increasingly see bitcoin and crypto as a top long-term performer. Bitcoin leads digital assets in both ownership and desired exposure. Investors cite appreciation and diversification more than hedging as reasons to invest. These were the findings of a study by Vardaxoglou Advisory, a boutique strategic research consultancy, and Coinshares, a major…
Ethereum price has fallen below $2,600 as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz triggered a wider crypto sell-off and pushed ETH toward a key technical support zone. Summary Ethereum price fell below $2,600 as geopolitical tensions triggered a broader crypto market sell-off. ETH is testing the key $2,500–$2,560 support zone after dropping below its…
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current environment might be an ideal time to invest in tokens that could deliver substantial gains…
A cryptocurrency exchange is closing its doors after nearly a decade in business. CoinEx, which has its operating headquarters in the Seychelles, says it is entering an orderly wind-down with all user assets fully backed. Withdrawals opened September 15, 2026, and remain available until 02:00 UTC on December 22, 2026. The platform launched December 22,…
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have staged a sharp turnaround in September, attracting roughly $2.4 billion in net inflows during the week ended September 25 and pushing their cumulative flows for 2026 back into positive territory. The weekly inflow was the strongest since October 2025, reversing a steep deterioration in investor flows earlier this year. In…
