Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Not all banks in the Philippines play by the same rules. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it issues distinct types of banking licenses, carefully calibrating each to…
Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA is weighing reforms that could allow spot bitcoin ETFs from 2028. SBI and Nomura’s plans show 2 major firms expect stronger demand for regulated crypto access. Implementing the 20% tax rate for crypto could determine whether local ETFs gain traction. Japan’s Regulators Weigh Custody Standards for Crypto Japan is moving closer…
Key Takeaways ETH Zurich recovered a 450 mg 22-carat gold nugget from 20 motherboards in 2024. Raffaele Mezzenga’s whey aerogel could lower e-waste recycling costs by up to 50x. With 61.3M tons of e-waste in 2023, Advanced Materials spotlights scalable recovery. That old phone or dead laptop you keep meaning to recycle is richer than…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system for cross-border payments, the bank announced Thursday. The trial will initially handle inbound payroll credits…
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the CLARITY Act would provide market stability and encourage regulated financial institutions to enter digital asset markets. Banking groups warn that stablecoin rewards could drain deposits from traditional banks and restrict lending. The latest Senate draft faces opposition over its stablecoin provisions and safeguards governing federal officials’…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The primary mobile app for international cryptocurrency exchange OKX is no longer available for download on Google Play Store in the Philippines. A search for “OKX” on the platform currently displays results for the local…
Key Takeaways Ripple Mint gives institutions web-based and programmatic access to RLUSD. New APIs, webhooks and reference IDs support automated stablecoin operations. RLUSD is expanding across additional blockchain networks to reach more financial applications. Ripple Targets Institutional Stablecoin Operations Institutional access to the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin expanded on July 23 when Ripple launched Ripple…
Key Takeaways SEC’s Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and loans may be securities. Her warning could push decentralized finance (DeFi) firms like Morpho to redesign some managed yield products. Developers now face SEC talks on compliant structures before launching new onchain strategies in 2026. Hester Peirce Says 4 Lending Controls Could Pull On-chain Products…
Key Takeaways Hackers hijacked Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account on July 23, 2026, to push a fake VLAD token. Wallets behind the scam pulled an estimated 690 ETH, about $1.3 million, before the token collapsed. Robinhood Chain, live since July 1, keeps drawing scams as meme coin trading outpaces its RWA goals. The post…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin tumbled 2% under $64,700 on Thursday due to stalling U.S. Senate progress on the CLARITY Act. President Trump’s statements on Iran and Red Sea disruptions pushed Brent crude over $101 per barrel. Bitunix analyst Dean Chen identified energy shocks, Fed policy, and liquidity as key drivers for crypto next. Morning Sell-Off Drives…
