[Op-Ed] Ann Cuisia: COMELEC Should Not Reject Blockchain. It Should Reject Bad Blockchain Proposals

By Ann Cuisia, June 15, 2026 (Republished from the author. Originally posted on the author’s blog.) Technologist Ann Cuisia urged COMELEC to disclose whether its scrapped ₱6-billion blockchain election proposal involved a serious audit layer or costly technology theater A recent BitPinas report said the Commission on Elections removed blockchain technology components and voter verification…

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Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin as He Says Gold Is Headed to $35K – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Kiyosaki reaffirmed support for bitcoin, gold, and other assets amid market uncertainty. His $35,000 gold target extends earlier warnings about inflation, debt, and cash savings. Digital assets remain central to his outlook, including major long-term bitcoin and ethereum targets. Gold Surge Pushes Kiyosaki to Extend His Long-Term Hard-Asset Call Robert Kiyosaki, author of…

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VARA Pushes Dubai Crypto Firms to Track FATF Blacklists, Sharpening Risk Controls

Key Takeaways VARA released strict AML guidelines in 2026 requiring Dubai crypto firms to use data-driven risk models. Crypto businesses must now update their risk profiles at least every 3 months or face regulatory action. The UAE expects compliance officers to take full accountability for AI and transactional risks moving forward. New Framework Demands Quantitative…

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