Key Takeaways Michael Egorov called Pump.fun “a casino of scams,” criticizing its memecoin culture on Solana. Egorov said Phantom’s hardware-wallet setup trails Metamask’s despite Solana’s ecosystem support. Claw Pump co-founder Tomi204 pushed back, defending Pump.fun and Phantom’s average-user experience. Blunt Critique at Its Finest Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has taken direct aim…
Key Takeaways Tron surpassed Ethereum to become the largest USDT host, cementing its stablecoin market leadership. A gasless feature spurred emerging market adoption, allowing Tron to capture 52% of sub-$1,000 transfers. Tron hit record daily activity and leads in crypto card settlements, proving true non-speculative demand. Tron Solidifies Stance as Stablecoin Chain, Leading USDT Market…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For millions of unbanked Filipinos, the barrier to entering the formal financial system isn’t always the ₱15 transfer fee. It’s the requirement to present multiple government IDs, maintain a minimum daily balance, or pay dormancy…
Key Takeaways The MFSA flagged DistributeX for operating in Malta without regulatory approval. The case highlights how crypto MLM platforms exploit Malta’s 2018 VFA Framework to mimic legit firms. The MFSA urges investors to verify companies on its official register before funding 1 or more schemes. Zero Regulatory Approval or Registration The Malta Financial Services…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Getting consumer loan approvals disbursed in real time and paying at store counters across the Philippines is getting a major upgrade through the national QR standard. Faster Loans and Interoperable Retail Payments For borrowers and…
Key Takeaways Powerball’s $1,532,761 California prize from Feb. 21 remains unclaimed. Varso Gas gets about $7,500 even if the $1.53 million prize expires. California Lottery gives the winner until Aug. 20 to claim the ticket. A Powerball ticket worth $1,532,761 is still sitting unclaimed from the February 21, 2026 drawing, and the clock runs out…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For SSS members needing quick cash, borrowing money often means navigating a trade-off: enduring long branch lines for official loans, or resorting to informal “5-6” lenders charging interest rates as high as 10% per month….
Key Takeaways Safepal suffered a data breach exposing the personal details and shipping addresses of 39,798 users. While wallet keys remain safe, the leaked addresses leave users vulnerable to physical wrench attacks. Safepal secured the flaw but faces harsh criticism for delaying disclosure despite prior scam reports. Safepal Discloses New Customer Data Incident: Almost 40K…
Key Takeaways FXRP now collateralizes XRP options, perpetuals and spot trades. Derive settles XRP options in USDC instead of delivering XRP. Portfolio margin combines positions under one FXRP collateral balance. FXRP Opens Onchain XRP Derivatives Access XRP holders can now use FXRP as collateral for options, perpetual futures and spot trades on Derive, Flare announced…
Key Takeaways Le identified seven developments that could energize bitcoin markets. Regulatory exemptions and the CLARITY Act anchor his policy outlook. Banking adoption and digital credit could broaden institutional demand. Le Identifies Seven Potential Market Catalysts Bitcoin markets could become more active during the fall as several regulatory, financial, and political developments converge, Strategy President…
