Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For Filipinos, especially crypto users receiving money from abroad or transferring funds across borders, moving digital dollars on the blockchain, particularly via non-custodial wallets, has long come with a frustrating chore: to send standard stablecoins…
Key Takeaways APPG pressed U.K. banks on Aug. 11 to explain crypto account limits before new rules. FCA-authorized firms could gain fairer access as lawmakers probe banking barriers through Aug. 31. APPG will use Aug. 31 evidence to shape recommendations for the U.K.’s incoming crypto regime. Probe on Banking Barriers for Crypto Access in the…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For years, Philippine government agencies aiming to deploy advanced technologies like blockchain or specialized artificial intelligence models faced the same legal wall: standard public procurement laws demanded local bidding for tools that domestic vendors simply…
Key Takeaways Report volume remains on pace to triple from last year. Only 4% of first-half reports submitted through Hackerone were valid paid bugs. Human researchers uncovered a Stellar flaw that AI missed. Why Are Coinbase’s Bug Reports Surging? Human reviewers face a growing screening burden as inexpensive AI tools allow security researchers to scan…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. As cryptocurrency and web3 adoption continue to expand in the Philippines, the ecosystem faces a persistent challenge: the rise of crypto scams, rug pulls, and fraudulent schemes. While retail interest remains high, recurring security incidents…
Key Takeaways On Aug. 8, BIP-110 failed after drawing only 2.5% miner support, triggering a chain split at block 961,632. Industry leaders like Leo Fan noted Bitcoin’s difficulty rules successfully halted minority forks. Disillusioned nodes using Bitcoin Knots are planning a hard fork to adopt a brand-new PoW algorithm. A Fracture in Node Sovereignty In…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Managing monthly expenses in the Philippines often means juggling multiple mobile wallets and banking apps just to cover electricity, internet, and government fees. Coins.ph is moving to reduce that friction by doubling its in-app bills…
Key Takeaways UK professional investors will get access to more than 170 contracts. Perpetuals will offer leverage of up to 50x. The rollout covers crypto, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange. UK Professional Investor Access Eligible UK professional investors will gain futures, perpetuals, and crypto options access, Keith Grose, UK head of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq:…
Key Takeaways BIP-54 would close four Bitcoin consensus edge cases without adding new features. F2pool’s founder opposed BIP-54 on Aug. 10, complicating high-threshold miner activation. Bitcoin’s next test is a BIP-9 vote after BIP-110 stalled near block 961,635. BIP-54, formally known as “Consensus Cleanup,” would make four narrow changes to Bitcoin’s core rules. The proposal…
Key Takeaways Polymarket bettors give bitcoin 68% odds of hitting $70,000 before 2026 ends. Kalshi prices bitcoin’s shot at $100,000 before January 2027 at just 12%. Polymarket sees 81% odds bitcoin hits $62,500 in August, keeping volatility in focus. Bitcoin was trading near $63,500 when the markets were measured at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday…
