Key Takeaways A U.K. taskforce of 54 firms will pilot tokenized repo as its first live blockchain use case. Blackrock, JPMorgan and Circle joined a roadmap targeting UK wholesale tokenization. The UK sees tokenization adding up to £33B annually by 2035 through market upgrades. UK Treasury Backs Tokenization Plan That Could Add $44 Billion by…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s 365-day PnL Index keeps trending lower, implying the BTC cycle top may still be ahead. Bitcoin trades near $62,656, down about 50% from its October 2025 record of roughly $126,000. Cryptoquant’s bull-bear gauge flipped green on May 12, 2026, its first bullish signal since March 2023. What the Signal Says Onchain analytics…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued voluntary governance principles on June 24, 2026, to guide supervised financial institutions in the adoption of artificial intelligence. The guidance, detailed in Memorandum No. M-2026-031, outlines the central…
Key Takeaways Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory targets a return to 20% of the U.S. market after a 2-year regulatory freeze. The exchange cut fees to 0% for makers and 2 basis points for takers, close to a no-fee model. Gregory plans derivatives, perpetual futures and prediction markets if new U.S. licenses come through. From Hibernation…
Key Takeaways Gibraltar’s Prediction Market Regulations 2026 took effect July 13. The regime carves prediction markets out of the Gambling Act 2025; all event contracts need Gambling Authority approval. Two operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire’s Wire Markets, will be regulated under the new Gibraltar regime. A bespoke regime that splits from the European mainstream Prediction…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The domain registry for Montenegro’s .me country code top-level domain has suspended Telegram’s primary short-link domain, t.me, disrupting web-based access to the messaging platform’s links globally on July 13, 2026. The registry-level action has placed…
Key Takeaways Bolivia is studying the inclusion of USDT alongside its fiat currency to combat its foreign exchange crisis. Crypto volumes rose over 600% in 2025, but gray-list status requires strict laundering regulations next. The government floated its exchange rate and plans to integrate stablecoins directly into the banking system. Bolivia Evaluates Inclusion of USDT…
Key Takeaways Strategy raised its USD Reserve by $450 million, extending dividend coverage beyond 20 months. The company pairs a $3 billion cash cushion with 843,775 bitcoin and $1.763 billion in annual dividend obligations. Strategy’s capital framework allows bitcoin monetization to replenish liquidity, support distributions, and manage broader financial obligations. The $450 Million Expansion Behind…
Key Takeaways CENTCOM has struck over 170 Iranian targets since the ceasefire collapsed around July 7, 2026. Brent crude rose above $83 a barrel on Monday as Iran targeted tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin fell to $61,750 on July 13 as DP World and the UAE accelerate zero Hormuz port plans. The renewed…
Key Takeaways Lawson will pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo store in August using POS integration. Lawson is one of the “big three” convenience store giants in Japan, alongside 7-Eleven and Familymart. Hashport powers the test, moving yen stablecoins closer to everyday retail payments. Lawson will assess the pilot before deciding on a broader…
