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Key Takeaways Polymarket odds of BTC reaching $67,500 in July climbed from about 56% to 70% this week. Bitcoin has traded roughly between $65,000 to $66,000 since Monday. Traders assign a 82% chance BTC touches $65,000, but just 13% odds of a drop below $60,000. A Market Betting on a Modest Bounce Polymarket’s “What price…

Key Takeaways The Secretary General wants FIFA talks on an integrity framework for the 2030 World Cup. Berset says player-action betting and FIFA’s prediction deal widen fraud risks. FIFA says its partner already uses live monitoring and information sharing. FIFA’s Promised Safeguards May Not be Sufficient Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset called on…

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the exclusive licensee of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, announced that digital payment acceptance has expanded to 98 percent of its nationwide store network, with plans to reach 100 percent coverage. Digital…

Key Takeaways Shih received a 22-year prison sentence in Taiwan for leading the Cointhink crypto fraud ring. The ring laundered $71.3 million USD via Tether’s USDT, exposing risks in unverified crypto exchange platforms. Suspect Shih can appeal his 22-year sentence while prosecutors seek to seize assets from 14 defendants. Deceptive Credentials Exploited Victims The mastermind…

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing administrative sanctions for violations related to crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The decree sets specific fines, operational suspensions, and remedial measures for unauthorized market activities,…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin blocks cap at 4 million weight units, forcing lower-fee payments to wait. Bitcoin Core 31.0 can evict weak packages when a node’s 300 MB mempool fills. Bitcoin users have 3 fee-bump paths, RBF, CPFP, and mining accelerators when congestion persists. The Line Forms Before the Block Think of a crowded subway platform…

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is currently evaluating compliance reports and cost breakdowns submitted by financial institutions and e-wallet operators that have yet to fully waive or significantly slash interbank transfer charges. According to…

Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki would use the hypothetical $10,000 for financial education, mentorship, and income-producing skills before purchasing assets. Kiyosaki says the central mistake is rushing into investments without first understanding how money and deals work. His strategy relies on finding fundable opportunities while preventing fear and greed from controlling financial decisions. Why Would Robert…

Key Takeaways Polymarket odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure hit 26% as traders weigh threats to Saudi oil exports. Yemeni Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening 4.5 million barrels of oil transit. The contract uses IMF PortWatch data rather than news reports, ensuring objective market resolution. Chances of a naval blockade…