Joseph Rees

AI and Blockchain-Powered bagyo.app Begins Naga City Pilot as Platform Explores Local Government Integration

New Prontera Technologies Corp. (NPC) launched the early access phase of its disaster resilience platform, bagyo.app, during an event at the Summit Hotel in Naga City on June 18, 2026. The platform aggregates weather data, citizen-sourced distress reports, and artificial intelligence-verified alerts to assist in local disaster preparedness and emergency response. The event was attended…

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How the Network Processed $309 Million in Stablecoins Last Month

Key Takeaways Sandeep Nailwal noted Polygon hit $309M in stablecoin volume in May, next leading Latam blockchain markets. Visa found that non-dollar stablecoin supply reached $1.2B, next transforming emerging payment markets. BRLA hit a $3.2M market cap, next scaling non-dollar stablecoin adoption across 1 emerging market hub. Polygon Registers Around $309 Million In Latam Stablecoin…

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SEC Commissioner: Tokenized Real-World Assets Could Address PSE Trading Lull

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo stated that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) could address the ongoing trading lull in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Speaking during Philippine Blockchain Week, Quevedo announced that the commission is prepared to test digital representations of physical assets within its regulatory sandbox to build investor trust…

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SEC Commissioner: Three Crypto Applicants Must Pay Penalty Before ‘StratBox’ Entry

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo warned digital asset companies last Friday against launching without proper permits, stating that violators will face steep penalties. Speaking during Philippine Blockchain Week, Quevedo revealed that three platforms that offer crypto must pay outstanding fines of approximately 20 million pesos before they can be admitted into the…

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Bitcoin Faces Institutional Demand Shortfall as Coinbase-Binance Gap Flashes Warning

Key Takeaways Record-setting negative readings indicate sustained weakness among major U.S. bitcoin buyers. Meanwhile, retail-focused trading activity appears more resilient than institutional participation. Analysts say a sustained recovery in the index would likely require stronger participation from institutional investors. Institutional Buyers Stay on the Sidelines as Negative Coinbase Premium Deepens Concern Bitcoin continues to show…

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Kleros Founder Proposes Protocol-Level Validator Redirect Rate

Key Takeaways Clément Lesaege proposed a 10% Ethereum staking redirect, altering validator funding models. Via Network’s Romano slammed the 10% tax plan, fueling market backlash over the proposal. The Kleros founder’s plan requires a validator majority to pass, next forcing Ethereum compliance. Controversial Redirect Rate Ethereum Infrastructure Funding Proposal Surges To Fund Joint Ethereum Development…

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