Key Takeaways Shih received a 22-year prison sentence in Taiwan for leading the Cointhink crypto fraud ring. The ring laundered $71.3 million USD via Tether’s USDT, exposing risks in unverified crypto exchange platforms. Suspect Shih can appeal his 22-year sentence while prosecutors seek to seize assets from 14 defendants. Deceptive Credentials Exploited Victims The mastermind…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing administrative sanctions for violations related to crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The decree sets specific fines, operational suspensions, and remedial measures for unauthorized market activities,…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin blocks cap at 4 million weight units, forcing lower-fee payments to wait. Bitcoin Core 31.0 can evict weak packages when a node’s 300 MB mempool fills. Bitcoin users have 3 fee-bump paths, RBF, CPFP, and mining accelerators when congestion persists. The Line Forms Before the Block Think of a crowded subway platform…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is currently evaluating compliance reports and cost breakdowns submitted by financial institutions and e-wallet operators that have yet to fully waive or significantly slash interbank transfer charges. According to…
Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki would use the hypothetical $10,000 for financial education, mentorship, and income-producing skills before purchasing assets. Kiyosaki says the central mistake is rushing into investments without first understanding how money and deals work. His strategy relies on finding fundable opportunities while preventing fear and greed from controlling financial decisions. Why Would Robert…
Key Takeaways Polymarket odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure hit 26% as traders weigh threats to Saudi oil exports. Yemeni Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening 4.5 million barrels of oil transit. The contract uses IMF PortWatch data rather than news reports, ensuring objective market resolution. Chances of a naval blockade…
Key Takeaways Ether ETFs led July 13–17 with $105.44M, beating bitcoin funds’ $75.67M weekly inflow. Blackrock’s IBIT gained $204.1M as Fidelity’s FBTC lost $181.1M, exposing sharp fund splits. HYPE lost $7.26M while XRP gained $6.78M, pointing to selective altcoin demand. Ether ETFs Add $105M to Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Weekly Inflows From July 13 to…
Key Takeaways SpaceX set July 23 for Starship’s 13th test flight after 4 of 33 engines failed to ignite one second before liftoff. SPCX is currently trading at $123, well below its $135 IPO price since the June debut that raised $75B. NASA’s Artemis IV moon landing, scheduled for no earlier than 2028, depends on…
Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital will pay Texas Tech about $75 million over 15 years to rename its stadium. Galaxy Stadium debuts September 5, 2026, when the Red Raiders host Abilene Christian. Galaxy also becomes Texas Tech’s official data center and digital assets partner statewide. Texas Tech Athletics announced the deal on July 17, confirming that…
Key Takeaways Hyperliquid will let HIP-4 deployers launch outcome markets permissionlessly after testnet trials in 2026. Deployers must stake 500,000 HYPE, locked 6 months, as Kalshi and Polymarket volume hit $44.8 billion in June. Validators will vote on templates and can slash stakes for markets left unsettled more than 1 week. The announcement came through…
