Key Takeaways Drake’s $1.5M USDT bet on Argentina at +245 odds died when Ferran Torres scored Spain’s extra-time winner. Another Polymarket whale turned a $1.95M bet on Spain into a $1.35M profit while a rival lost $1.23M backing Argentina. Drake has now dropped $5.7 million on public bets since April 2024, with a 36.8% win…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Digital lending platform Tala has announced details regarding its “Debt with Dignity” initiative, outlining operational standards focused on fee transparency, fair debt collection, and consumer protection in the Philippines. Upfront Disclosures and Terms According to…
Key Takeaways James Howells lost access to 8,000 Bitcoin after a hard drive was discarded in 2013. UK courts rejected Howells’ case in 2025, reinforcing that possession depends on private keys. Ceiniog is Howells’ next move as Newport’s landfill closes in the 2025/26 financial year. For more than a decade, a missing hard drive has…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Applications are now open for the Cryptita Plays Builder Showcase, a live presentation competition scheduled for August 8, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, according to an announcement by event organizers. Interested builders can…
Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki believes the latest gold and silver correction offers a buying opportunity rather than invalidating their long-term outlook. Kiyosaki said veteran investor Jim Rogers expects gold and silver prices to “go to the moon,” while also warning of severe retracements. Interest rates, Treasury yields, and Federal Reserve expectations remain the biggest near-term…
Key Takeaways Grayscale says bitcoin covered call strategies may generate annualized yields above 20% while cushioning losses through option premium income. The strategy can outperform spot bitcoin when prices remain within a defined trading range through the option’s expiration. Strong bitcoin rallies limit gains under covered calls, while significant declines still produce losses despite premium-based…
Key Takeaways Cardano activated Van Rossem on July 18, 2026, reaching Protocol Version 11 with no downtime. Whales holding 100K to 100M ADA pushed balances to their highest level since 2023. Cardano now moves toward Leios, targeting over 1,000 transactions per second in 2026. The upgrade is an intra-era change inside Cardano’s Conway ledger era….
Key Takeaways Dplus Kia swept Karmine Corp 3-0 to win the $600,000 League of Legends title in Paris. Team Vitality Fem beat Natus Vincere PH 4-2 to defend its Esports World Cup MWI crown. LYON won Free Fire with 155 points, edging AG.AL’s 122 and LOUD’s 111 in Paris. The 2026 Esports World Cup marked…
Key Takeaways The Beacon Deposit Contract holds 88.29 million ETH, 73.16% of the top 12 wallets tracked. Binance controls 3.19 million ETH across three separate wallets, the most of any exchange. Arbitrum and Base bridges combined lock 1.63 million ETH as Layer 2 activity expands. The list spans staking infrastructure, a token wrapping contract, five…
Key Takeaways Polymarket prices a 39% chance the Clarity Act becomes law by December 31, 2026. Kalshi bettors set 67.8% odds the Senate votes on the bill before August 8. A $3.1M Kalshi market puts crypto market structure law odds at 61% before April 2027. On Polymarket, the market asking whether the Clarity Act (H.R….
