QR Ph has become the dominant payment method among Philippine businesses utilizing fintech platform PayMongo, accounting for 55% of the total payment volume processed during the first half of 2026. Data published by PayMongo indicated that the national QR standard surpassed the combined shares of credit cards and e-wallets, registering a 510% year-over-year growth from…
Key Takeaways Robinhood positioned its new chain as the backbone of a broader push into global onchain finance. Stock Tokens could expand around-the-clock market access, but availability depends on local rules and wallet eligibility. Several products are rolling out in phases, with availability varying by jurisdiction and user eligibility. Why Robinhood Chain Became the Center…
Key Takeaways Armstrong argued rising U.S. debt shows the need for stronger fiscal and monetary safeguards. Crypto was framed as part of a technology-driven path toward faster growth and productivity. Future constitutional models could emerge in cyberspace, special zones, or other frontier environments. Coinbase CEO Says Hard-Backed Currency Is Missing From US System Crypto gained…
Adin Ross hit the 9,990x maximum multiplier on BGaming’s “Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup” slot on Rainbet. He landed the top payout on his first and only spin on the game before moving on. Ross is a contracted Rainbet ambassador; the streamer-sponsorship model has drawn scrutiny. A max-win clip rides World Cup interest Adin Ross triggered…
Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh said prices are too high at Sintra on July 1, 2026. Kalshi traders put 77% odds on a Fed rate hike before 2028. Bitcoin climbed near $60,000 after Warsh flagged easing inflation risk. Warsh spoke on a panel alongside European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey…
Key Takeaways Kalshi traders price the USMNT at 85% to advance past Bosnia in Round of 32 tie. The same market gives the U.S. just a ~5% chance to win the World Cup, down sharply after a tougher draw. The U.S. team is priced at 48% to cover a -1.5 goal margin. How the markets…
Key Takeaways World went live on Solana inside Phantom on July 1, 2026, settling trades in CASH. Phantom brings World to its 20 million users without requiring a separate app. World plans new markets in sports, politics and macro through July, Solana says. The platform lets users trade on outcomes ranging from bitcoin’s short-term price…
Key Takeaways Onchain data shows Tron recently surged past 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million wallet addresses. Tron hosts over $86 billion in USDT and about half of global USDT volume, anchoring its role as a stablecoin settlement layer. A new post-quantum upgrade posture the network’s next test on trust and security. A Record…
Key Takeaways Watchdog group Public Citizen says crypto firms have spent $189 million on the 2026 midterms, topping their full 2024 total of $170 million. Fairshake holds a $193 million war chest, funded largely by Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z, to sway key House and Senate races. With four months to November, unspent super PAC funds…
By Mickele Macon How AI-assisted music gave Gryph an executable path forward without abandoning its larger mission of creator ownership If you have followed Gryph over the past five years, you may have wondered where we have been. Some people assumed we disappeared. Others thought we had abandoned Web3. The truth is simpler. We never…
