Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. When generative AI took off, Silicon Valley executives rushed to predict the rapid extinction of customer support. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman famously declared that customer service jobs would soon be “totally, totally gone.” For the…
Ethereum (ETH) remains one of the most closely watched assets in the cryptocurrency market. After a period of significant volatility, ETH has been attempting to stabilize and rebuild momentum. Recent market data places ETH around the $1,900 area in early August, although intraday prices can move quickly in the crypto market. (Reddit) ETH Price Structure…
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT drove bitcoin ETFs to $853.54M, their best week since April 17. Ether added $245M as XRP, Solana and HYPE also gained, broadening institutional demand. Blackrock led both markets as July’s 23,000 payroll drop may shape the next ETF move. Blackrock Drives $905M Into Bitcoin, Ether ETFs in One Week Wall Street…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The late-night tutorial searches, group chat price alerts, and frantic Googling that fueled the Philippine crypto boom have quietly sputtered out. Google Trends data tracking local search volume reveals that relative interest for both “crypto”…
Key Takeaways CNET found airplane mode cut phone charging times by just 4 to 11 minutes. Tests challenge claims that airplane mode can boost charging speeds by 25%. Apple and Android users can power phones off for faster charging than airplane mode. Your phone is tethered to a wall outlet, but it is still busily…
Key Takeaways Germany could back Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel to succeed ECB President Lagarde if she resigns early. Despite stiff competition, Germany’s backing could propel Nagel to lead Europe’s central banking system. Nagel is fiercely anti-crypto and opposes using Bitcoin as a reserve asset, signaling strict ECB policies. Joachim Nagel’s Bid To Become ECB President…
Key Takeaways Senator Risch says the Senate will start the process of passing the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15. SEC rules could bridge parts of Congress’ delayed crypto framework. Bitwise says the bill can remain alive while regulatory uncertainty persists. What Happens When the Senate Votes Sept. 15? U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued a…
Key Takeaways Polymarket prices the CLARITY Act at 21% to become law by Dec. 31. Galaxy Research previously cut its 2026 passage estimate from 50% to 30%. The Senate filed a cloture motion Aug. 8 without holding a floor vote. Why Is the CLARITY Act Priced at 21%? Polymarket traders assigned the Digital Asset Market…
Key Takeaways BIP-110’s minority chain stalled after 2 blocks under Bitcoin’s 127.48 trillion difficulty. Luke Dashjr weighed new PoW options after BIP-110 miner support stayed near 0%-2.6%. Bitcoin Knots has no PoW switch scheduled as BIP-110 backers debate how to revive the chain. There’s suggestions to initiate the revival via a consensus change, possibly in…
Key Takeaways Senate delays CLARITY Act vote to September, raising odds crypto rules stall through Trump’s term. Bitcoin Red Team found 4,962 flaws, pushing 390 projects toward AI-driven security audits. Circle hit $701M Q2 revenue; Arc may boost USDC share as prediction markets eye U.S. midterms. WEEK IN REVIEW Thune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to…
