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Bitpay Wins MiCA Approval as Europe Builds a Unified Crypto Payment Market

Key Takeaways Bitpay won MiCA approval on July 16, opening regulated payment services across the EU. AFM authorization supports stablecoin and cross-border commerce in 27 EU countries. Bitpay plans further European investment after 15 years in cryptocurrency payments. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets authorized Bitpay B.V. as a crypto-asset service provider, or CASP,…

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried After FTX Fraud

Key Takeaways The Senate unanimously approved S.Res. 772, opposing any form of federal clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned for a presidential pardon, but there is no indication the White House is considering granting one. Senate Unanimously Opposes Clemency…

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SheFi Launches Philippines Chapter Event for Women in Web3

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. SheFi, a global web3 educational initiative for women, held its private community event in Manila on July 11, 2026, marking the official launch of its Philippines chapter. The gathering aimed to establish a localized educational…

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Base Creator Admits Web3 Social Bet Failed, Pivots to Global Finance

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base, announced a pivot toward global finance after admitting the network’s strategy to drive adoption through web3 social media failed. This strategic shift follows a 14%…

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