Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Philippine financial technology sector is taking its industry networking out of corporate boardrooms and onto running tracks and pickleball courts. FinTech Alliance PH has officially launched Sportstacular 2026, an ecosystem-wide wellness initiative supported by…

Key Takeaways Binance is using a 1 billion-share estimate to work out the AI company Anthropic’s implied valuation. At press time, ANTHROPIC stands over $2 trillion. Anthropic warned back in May that unauthorized SPV stock transfers are void and could basically end up being worthless to investors trading or holding these assets. Binance could adjust…

Key Takeaways Visa stablecoin settlement topped a $20B annualized run rate, with 160+ card programs live. Onchain credit cuts financing costs by up to 30% and enables 7-day card settlement. Visa-linked lenders seek to scale working capital fast enough to match stablecoin card growth. Visa Stablecoin Cards Expand to 160+ Programs Worldwide Visa’s stablecoin business…

Key Takeaways Circle agreed to buy Tazapay for $400M, adding $25B+ in annual payment volume. With 60% of Tazapay volume using stablecoins, USDC could deepen its global payments footprint. Circle still needs regulatory approvals before the deal can close in 2027. Circle Pushes USDC Into 100+ Markets With Tazapay Acquisition Circle is making one of…

Key Takeaways Metamask will break from Consensys, with Joe Lubin taking the helm in 2026. Consensys’ $7 billion valuation puts serious weight behind the two-company split. Speculators think Consensys could revisit a U.S. IPO as early as 2027 after shelving earlier plans. Metamask Breaks Away as Lubin Takes the Helm Consensys Executive Chairman Joe Lubin…

Key Takeaways LAPTOP got smoked 98% after launch, tumbling from $199 to just $1.36 in 90 minutes. Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP still carries a $1.24B market cap despite $13.45M in trading volume. LAPTOP’s thin order book leaves its next move anyone’s guess after a 98% wipeout. LAPTOP Meme Coin Crashes 98% as $199 High Vanishes in…

Key Takeaways On Sept. 8, U.S. Central Command destroyed 5 Iranian oil carriers following attacks on American Navy warships. Brent crude breached $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2, sending European stock down. Stalled diplomacy and threats from Tehran risk prolonged market volatility, capping bitcoin’s upside potential. Military Conflict Escalates On Wednesday,…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price rebounded from $77,603 and traded above $79,000 on Sept. 9. Bitcoin’s daily gauge showed 16 bullish readings, nine neutral signals and one bearish reading. Bitcoin must confront $79,742, while $77,603 remains the key downside risk level. Bitcoin’s Hourly Chart Shows Buyers Absorbing the $77,603 Flush Bitcoin’s price on the 1-hour Bitstamp…

Key Takeaways Byrrgis’ beta lets users pay gas with USDC and other assets, eliminating the native gas fee challenge endemic to DeFi. The platform abstracts Web3 friction across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain by allowing gas settlement in 6 assets. Multi‑chain routing spans 3 major networks, signaling broader DeFi adoption of cross‑chain execution. Fragmented DeFi…

Key Takeaways Schwab’s Sept. 8 N-MFP3 filing lists Grayscale, Canary, Franklin and Bitwise XRP ETFs as repo collateral. JP Morgan and Bofa Securities are the counterparties on five repurchase agreements worth $3.99 billion. XRP ETF collateral rose from $35,973 in April to at least $8.3 million by Aug. 31. What the Filing Shows Charles Schwab…