Stellar Philippines and web3 education platform Rise In concluded the “Build the Future of Finance” hackathon on May 23, 2026, marking the deployment of 28 localized applications onto the Stellar Mainnet. The week-long event culminated in an in-person Demo Day hosted at the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) headquarters in Manila, where 16 finalist teams…
Key Takeaways The Bank of Israel bought $801M in May to curb the shekel’s market rise, eyeing export stability. As Wall Street gains boost the shekel, Israel’s tech sector will next lay off more local workers in 2026. With tech at 57% of exports, Israel’s strong currency hurts margins, next driving firms to hire abroad….
Philippine-based venture firm BYC Ventures has announced the launch of the BYC Tomorrow Fund, introducing a private pilot program to disburse scholarship allowances to information technology (IT) students in the National Capital Region (NCR). The fund’s initial rollout is being executed through iSkolar, a student-built scholarship platform utilizing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According…
Key Takeaways Grayscale says Strategy’s weaker shares may restrict future bitcoin purchases. Dividend pressure from STRC could raise costs and increase BTC market volatility. Analysts remain split as traders watch for another Strategy purchase disclosure. Grayscale Flags Rising Risks to Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Machine Strategy’s bitcoin strategy is facing a new test as questions emerge…
Bitcoin has broken key technical thresholds, erasing a massive chapter of historical gains, while decentralized prediction markets face severe domestic police investigations and major industry figures are called out over exit liquidity concerns. Here are the crypto news you may have missed: 📉 Macro & Market Capitulation Bitcoin Breaks Below $60K, Erasing Post-Election Gains Bitcoin…
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger is expanding beyond payments to support tokenized assets and financial products. Tokenized securities, funds, repos, and loans could broaden XRP Ledger’s real-world utility. Schwartz said XRP Ledger’s growing asset ecosystem may deepen its role in financial markets. ‘ XRP in a Minute’ Shows How XRPL Is Moving Beyond Basic Transfers Ripple…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s network hashrate dropped 145 EH/s since May 28, falling to 885 EH/s as prices slide to February lows. Hashprice fell 26.96% in 30 days to $28.26/PH/s, with Elektron Energy CEO Rapha Zagury calling it Bitcoin’s first “ hashrate bear market.” A 10.76% difficulty reduction is projected for June 13, 2026, as fees…
Key Takeaways Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a bitcoin purchase of either 320 BTC or 3,200 BTC. Forecasts call for bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026 and $500,000 by 2030. Institutional demand could strengthen if Strategy resumes large-scale bitcoin accumulation. Standard Chartered Sees Strategy Rebound as BTC Tests a Fragile Floor…
Key Takeaways Strategy reaffirmed its long-term goal of increasing net bitcoin and bitcoin per share. CEO Phong Le rejected speculation that a 32 BTC sale signaled a strategic shift. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s remarks reinforced expectations for continued bitcoin accumulation. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key…
Key Takeaways Peter Schiff warned of a “ Crypto Black Monday” as bitcoin fell roughly 24% over the past month. In Schiff’s X poll, 59% of over 15,700+ voters said BTC must hit zero before they concede he was right. Bulls cite RSI levels and model targets near $165,000, with the 2026 low serving as…
