Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has eliminated transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via the InstaPay and PESONet networks effective July 9, 2026. According to a social media update monitored by Digital Banks PH, depositors can now access zero-fee electronic fund transfers across both local retail networks. The new policy replaces Metrobank’s previous reduced…
Key Takeaways Kansas Athletics announced a partnership with Ripple that will place the XRP brand on Jayhawk uniforms. Ripple says the agreement represents the first cryptocurrency sponsorship to appear on a major college athletics program’s jersey. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the announcement a rare intersection of his professional career and Kansas alma mater connection….
Key Takeaways ESMA said event contracts that qualify as financial instruments are already barred from EU retail sale under binary-options rules. The prohibition rests on national measures in force since 2018, so no new legislation is required to apply it. Two regulatory tracks, both already in force In a public statement issued on July 3,…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $21.44M, extending inflows to 3 straight sessions led by Blackrock IBIT. Ether ETFs gained $26.93M, while HYPE and solana also attracted fresh investor demand. XRP ETFs were inactive as July’s recovery hinges on sustained multi-day ETF inflows. Ether ETFs Extend 4-Day Inflow Run as Blackrock’s ETHA Adds $26.9 Million The…
Key Takeaways Kalshi, Polymarket, and Polymarket U.S. traded a combined $44.8B in June, up 75% from May’s $25.66B. Kalshi took the largest share at $31.5B, roughly 70% of the total, growing 87% month over month. Trading volume is not money staked – contracts are resold repeatedly, so the figure overstates funds at risk. The World…
Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the Senate’s July 13 return leaves little room before the Aug. 7 deadline. The House passed the bill, but Senate committee divisions and policy disputes have stalled a vote. Missing the deadline could delay the legislation for months and prolong uncertainty across crypto markets. Why Is the CLARITY Act Suddenly…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin traded at $62,103 on July 8, down 1.91% after rejecting $64,169.63. MACD’s negative 751 reading was the lone bullish signal among 12 moving averages. Bulls need a daily close above $63,000 or the $57,735 support level comes into focus. One-Hour Chart Shows Buyers Losing the Short-Term Fight The one-hour chart shows Bitcoin…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s Zetrix AI Berhad group to adopt the Zetrix Layer-1 public blockchain platform as the foundational protocol for the Philippine government’s upcoming public blockchain infrastructure. According to the press release, the agreement was signed by DICT Secretary Henry…
Key Takeaways Polymarket now credits bitcoin Lightning deposits in under 1 second via Spark, versus 10–60 minutes onchain. Spark validates BTC transfers at broadcast, replacing the 3–6 confirmations Polymarket required since October 2025. Kalshi’s $5.42 billion April volume lead over Polymarket raises the stakes for faster funding rails in 2026. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket…
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma committee approved the final crypto bill draft, with second and third readings eyed for July 21. The revised text drops mandatory wallet-address reporting; only balances and transaction flows must be declared. The Bank of Russia plans to cap retail purchases near $4,000 a year, limited to BTC, ETH and USDT from…
