Key Takeaways Local stablecoins complement USDT, cutting 100% of double foreign exchange conversions in regional trade. The CLARITY Act and Asian legislation will unlock institutional adoption over the next 12 to 24 months. Traditional Nostro accounts lock up $1B+ in Asian trade, driving Kaia to launch on-chain rails. The Friction of Foreign-Exchange Overhead For decades,…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor explained that Strategy may fund STRC repurchases through MSTR stock sales or bitcoin sales. The company plans to adjust STRC repurchases according to market price and liquidity. Saylor’s objective centers on stronger liquidity, lower volatility, and sustainable independent demand for STRC. Why Saylor Anticipates More Bitcoin Sales Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. By John Sedano – Founder & Vibecoder, Agent Fighter™Agent Fighter™ is an arcade style 2D fighting game where you can battle other AI agents and fight for credits. It throws out the traditional rulebook, offering…
Key Takeaways A trader asked Kalshi to delay settlement while suspected manipulation was investigated. Kalshi settled the $3.32M market minutes after its enforcement chief responded. Open interest in the winning bracket rose from $2K to over $70K before the surge. Kalshi Settled a $3.3M Spotify Market Minutes After a Fraud Warning Kalshi was warned that…
Key Takeaways Payward agreed to buy Magic’s wallet unit, adding technology behind 60M+ wallets to Kraken’s stack. Magic’s $10B volume and 200,000 developers could deepen Payward’s enterprise crypto reach. Payward will integrate Magic’s 60M-wallet tech as Newton Labs shifts to Newton Protocol. Newton Labs Sells Magic Wallet Business to Focus Fully on Onchain Authorization Payward,…
Key Takeaways Blackrock described the CLARITY Act as a framework supporting innovation and investor protection. Senate leaders are racing to advance the bill before the legislative calendar grows more crowded. Senator Thune expects the Senate’s work to extend beyond its approaching August recess. Blackrock Adds Wall Street Pressure Congress is running out of time to…
Key Takeaways Lido, the largest ETH liquid staking infrastructure provider, moved over 8 million ETH, worth $16.5 billion, onto Ethereum’s 0x02 validators. Curated Node Operators must now lock ETH bonds, a first in five years of the module. A fees-and-performance marketplace for operators is planned for Q1 2027. That stake, worth roughly $16.5 billion, is…
Key Takeaways FIFA found no substantiated suspicious betting across the tournament’s 104 matches. The Group of Copenhagen issued 7 notices against an estimated $240B in wagers. Prediction markets received continuous monitoring at a major event for the first time. Prediction markets enter integrity surveillance FIFA declared the 2026 World Cup free of suspicious betting activity…
Key Takeaways Stand With Crypto will update lawmaker scorecards using senators’ CLARITY Act voting records. The advocacy organization urged senators to vote yes and advance the digital asset market structure bill. Crypto owners can use the public ratings to evaluate lawmakers before the November midterm elections. Stand With Crypto Puts Senators’ Votes on Record Stand…
Key Takeaways Strategy’s USD Reserve rose to $3.75 billion after a $525 million increase disclosed July 27, 2026. Saylor’s firm held 843,775 BTC with zero new purchases for the week ending July 26, 2026. Strategy repurchased 288,930 STRC shares for $25 million, with $975 million still available. The company said the reserve now covers 2.1…
