The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that year-on-year headline inflation accelerated to 4.1 percent in March 2026, a significant jump from the 2.4 percent recorded in February. The March inflation figure exceeded the central bank’s projected forecast range of 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent for the month. Month-on-month, seasonally adjusted headline inflation rose from…
Key Takeaways: On March 31, the Diet passed a stopgap budget that keeps the proposal to reduce crypto tax from 55% to 20% flat tax to stop the Web3 exodus to Dubai. While the proposal has hailed critics say the slow 2028 timeline hinders bitcoin ETFs. Japan will enforce the FIEA update on Jan. 1,…
The potential nationwide ban on the online gaming platform Roblox has been temporarily deferred following a high-level meeting between company representatives and Philippine authorities. According to an update shared by digital advocacy group Digital Pinoys, Roblox has agreed to implement a comprehensive suite of safety protocols and localized compliance measures to address the government’s concerns…
Key Takeaways: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a wealth fund to share AI profits and protect future social safety nets. To offset AI job displacement, OpenAI calls for a 32-hour work week so workers benefit from future productivity. Altman also backs a shift to corporate tax to protect key social programs like Medicare from future…
A few months ago, I wrote about Bell states and how quantum entanglement could be operationalized for blockchain security. I talked about how BYC is building toward quantum-safe infrastructure through Prismo and Lumen. At the time, some readers probably thought it was forward-looking. Maybe even premature. It wasn’t. Last week, Google Quantum AI, in collaboration…
Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one to speed up interbank settlement times. Experts view this integration as a massive leap for modernizing bank costs. The Central Bank must amend a 2022 rule before institutions can offer crypto services to clients. Report: JPMorgan’s JPM Coin Featured In Tokenized…
Key Takeaways: India is issuing Section 148A notices that can reopen past crypto filings for review. Systems may flag estimated income that does not reflect actual profits, increasing exposure. Data mismatches across exchanges and tax filings can escalate scrutiny and potential penalties. India Crypto Tax Notices Target Past Reporting Gaps Indian tax authorities are stepping…
Key Takeaways: The Solana Foundation and Asymmetric Research launched STRIDE on April 6, 2026, a tiered DeFi security program covering all protocols. Protocols exceeding $10M TVL qualify for foundation-funded 24/7 monitoring, while those above $100M TVL receive formal verification. The new Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) unites five founding firms, including OtterSec and Neodyme, for…
Key Takeaways: Dune Analytics logs $25.7B March volume; Polymarket, Kalshi dominate as activity concentrates. Polymarket hit 115M trades vs Kalshi 88M in March; scale signals deeper market adoption. CFTC scrutiny and U.S. lawmakers target markets as Polymarket, Kalshi near $940M open interest. Polymarket and Kalshi Drive Billions in Volume Data from Dune.com, compiled by @datadashboards,…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,355 on April 6, keeping market cap near $1.4T despite Iran rejecting U.S. ceasefire. Michael Saylor’s company Strategy bought 4,871 BTC worth $329.9M, reinforcing institutional demand. Bitfinex warns of fragility; $145M shorts liquidated as BTC risks mechanical sell-off below $68,000. Intraday Volatility Bitcoin displayed remarkable resilience on Monday, reclaiming the $70,000…
