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BPI to Waive InstaPay, PESONet Fees Permanently

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers through InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1. The decision follows the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) lifting of its cap on electronic payment pricing, BPI President Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco confirmed on June 29. The waiver will apply across BPI’s…

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Regulators and Courts Move on Crypto in Brazil and Paraguay as Disaster Relief Hits Venezuela

Key Takeaways Brazil proposed a 24-hour stablecoin hold, disrupting B2B payment speeds as VASPs deploy risk checks. Paraguay convicted two bitcoin miners, creating new legal precedents as it boosts controls. Binance pledged $3M in aid to Venezuelans using USDT vouchers after two devastating earthquakes. Brazil Proposes Mandatory 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Stablecoin Transactions The…

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Binance Founder CZ Says He’s Bullish on the Philippines After Meeting Regulators

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed a recent visit to the Philippines to hold regulatory and governance discussions with domestic finance officials, securities regulators, and local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. In a social media post on Sunday, Zhao disclosed that his meetings included discussions with Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go and Securities and Exchange…

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Privacy Chains Face Compliance Gap as Stablecoin Freezes Grow Complex

Key Takeaways A recent enforcement action on a privacy-focused chain highlighted the difficulty of implementing targeted freezes without affecting innocent users. Compliance systems that rely on behavioral heuristics can sometimes misidentify legitimate activity as suspicious. Questions about the effectiveness of asset freezes are fueling calls for stronger preventive security measures across the industry. Privacy Chains…

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10 Crypto Market Predictions for 2026 Show Winners, Laggards, and Emerging Trends

Key Takeaways Several crypto market forecasts are advancing at different speeds, reflecting uneven progress across the digital asset sector. Prediction markets are outperforming expectations, while stablecoins, ETPs, DeFi, and tokenized assets remain behind pace. The report cites regulatory progress and infrastructure development, but adoption remains slower across several market segments. 21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts…

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Ripple CEO Sees Massive XRP Opportunity in $16 Trillion Payment Flows

Key Takeaways Ripple is seeking to expand XRP’s role within institutional payment infrastructure tied to $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity. Blockchain settlement is being positioned as an upgrade to existing financial infrastructure. Stablecoins, treasury tools, and derivatives access are expanding XRP’s enterprise use cases. Garlinghouse Positions XRP Within Institutional Payment Infrastructure Institutional…

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