Key Takeaways New Zealand’s ACT party proposed tax-free crypto gains after a year to boost long-term retail investments. The proposal exempts small crypto purchases from taxes, aiming to make digital assets a daily currency. The plan includes clear stablecoin rules and a regulatory sandbox to foster local financial innovation. ACT Proposes New Rule For Digital…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The threat of a nationwide Facebook ban in the Philippines is off the table. Following days of escalating tensions over platform moderation delays during a violent crisis, Philippine regulators and Meta executives have agreed to…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin mining uses 30% of Paraguay’s power, sparking warnings of a major energy crisis by 2029. Stagnant power generation and a $15B funding gap threaten the nation’s long-term energy independence. Though mining demand is flexible during peak hours, officials are cracking down on illegal power theft. Paraguayan Grid Could Face Crisis By 2029…
Key Takeaways Trump Media dropped Truth Predict in 2026, signaling distribution may beat building exchanges. Crypto.com gains Truth Social users in 2026, strengthening exchange-led prediction market growth. Trump Media may add more partners after 2026, pointing to prediction platforms as shared infrastructure. Trump Media Scraps Original Prediction Market Idea for New Partnership with Crypto.com The…
Key Takeaways Charles Schwab will add SOL, AVAX, and LINK to Schwab Crypto after its May 2026 debut. Solana (SOL) saw a 12.4% percentage gain on Thursday as Charles Schwab’s expansion broadened institutional crypto accessibility. Charles Schwab’s Schwab Crypto disclosed that more crypto assets could follow as TradFi adoption expands beyond BTC and ETH in…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on Aug. 28 after breaking key $79,000 resistance. Volatility wiped out $416 million in crypto liquidations as short positions took an $80 million hit. Ray Dalio notes Scott Bessent’s debt policy could drive capital into alternative safe havens like bitcoin. Key Resistance Broken Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on Thursday, breaking through…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit $80,808 as the crypto market climbed above $2.7 trillion. Coinglass logged $409.07 million liquidated, including $280.05 million in shorts. U.S. bitcoin ETFs drew $232 million Aug. 26, while Polymarket bettors remain cautious. Bitcoin Smashes $80,000 as Crypto Market Turns Green Global crypto market capitalization stands at $2.7 trillion on Thursday, and…
Key Takeaways Solana’s SIMD-550 would double disinflation to 30%, pushing staking yields toward 2.25% by year 3. 21Shares says SIMD-550 and SIMD-553 could cut SOL emissions by up to $1.5B over 6 years. Solana voters now face SIMD-550, with about 30 validators potentially unprofitable by year 3. 21Shares Sees Solana Emissions Falling by up to…
Key Takeaways Kalshi is in advanced talks to sponsor The Athletic, Front Office Sports reported Aug. 24. The Athletic’s exclusive Betmgm partnership, announced in January 2021, reportedly lapsed earlier this year. Kalshi has previously sponsored Athletic content on Tiktok during the World Cup. Talks Would Fill a Slot Left by an Exclusive Sportsbook Deal The…
Key Takeaways Rockawayx acquired Relayer Capital, adding its 70%-returning 2026 long-short strategy. Relayer beat a BTC-ETH-SOL basket by 86 points, highlighting demand for active crypto selection. Austin Barack will lead Rockawayx’s $2B platform fund as it targets AI and tokenized-asset trades. Rockawayx Targets Mispriced Crypto Assets With Relayer Acquisition Rockawayx is expanding its liquid-markets business…
