The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s Zetrix AI Berhad group to adopt the Zetrix Layer-1 public blockchain platform as the foundational protocol for the Philippine government’s upcoming public blockchain infrastructure. According to the press release, the agreement was signed by DICT Secretary Henry…
Key Takeaways Polymarket now credits bitcoin Lightning deposits in under 1 second via Spark, versus 10–60 minutes onchain. Spark validates BTC transfers at broadcast, replacing the 3–6 confirmations Polymarket required since October 2025. Kalshi’s $5.42 billion April volume lead over Polymarket raises the stakes for faster funding rails in 2026. Opening up New Avenues Polymarket…
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma committee approved the final crypto bill draft, with second and third readings eyed for July 21. The revised text drops mandatory wallet-address reporting; only balances and transaction flows must be declared. The Bank of Russia plans to cap retail purchases near $4,000 a year, limited to BTC, ETH and USDT from…
Philippine National Bank (PNB) will waive transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet starting July 10, 2026. The lender announced through an official advisory that the zero-fee structure will apply to transactions processed through its mobile application, PNB Digital. (Read More: List: PH Banks With Free InstaPay and PESONet Transfers After BSP…
Key Takeaways Terawulf signed a 20-year Anthropic lease worth about $19B in contracted revenue. Fluidstack will buy Terawulf’s 50.1% Abernathy stake, freeing capital for AI growth. Justified Data targets 401 MW by early 2028, with AI campuses driving future expansion. Terawulf Advances AI Strategy With Anthropic Lease and Texas Asset Sale Terawulf is reshaping its…
Several Philippine banks and electronic wallet operators have eliminated or adjusted their digital transaction costs in response to a central bank mandate requiring financial institutions to lower retail fund transfer charges. The fee adjustments follow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issuance of Circular No. 1238 and Memorandum No. M-2026-025, which require market-based pricing mechanisms…
Key Takeaways Freedom Cruise Line seeks $15.6B for a 50,000-resident city; financing remains the hurdle. Norman Nixon’s 1990s concept revives, testing maritime engineering and nuclear power plans. Freedom Ship targets a 3-4 year build if funded; regulatory approval remains the next test. The Freedom Ship has been pitched for decades as a full-size city that…
Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki said a manuscript shared by Jim Rickards changed how he views global finance. Kiyosaki warned commonly held financial assets could face pressure as financial rules shift across markets. His claims remain warnings, with evidence and future market developments still central. Why Did One Manuscript Change Robert Kiyosaki’s View? Robert Kiyosaki, the…
Key Takeaways Vanguard is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead Personal Wealth strategy and execution. The role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, governance, compliance, and client-facing capabilities. The posting gives Vanguard flexibility to shape its digital asset offerings over time. Why Is Vanguard Building a Digital Assets Roadmap Now? Vanguard’s July 6 job…
Key Takeaways EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C led by SBI Holdings on July 7, 2026. SBI Holdings, fresh off its JPYSC stablecoin launch, backs EDX Markets’ 2026 funding round. EDX Markets’ OCC bid for a trust charter, EDX Trust, remains pending as of July 2026. The latest round adds a major Japanese…
