Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For SSS members needing quick cash, borrowing money often means navigating a trade-off: enduring long branch lines for official loans, or resorting to informal “5-6” lenders charging interest rates as high as 10% per month….
Key Takeaways Safepal suffered a data breach exposing the personal details and shipping addresses of 39,798 users. While wallet keys remain safe, the leaked addresses leave users vulnerable to physical wrench attacks. Safepal secured the flaw but faces harsh criticism for delaying disclosure despite prior scam reports. Safepal Discloses New Customer Data Incident: Almost 40K…
Key Takeaways FXRP now collateralizes XRP options, perpetuals and spot trades. Derive settles XRP options in USDC instead of delivering XRP. Portfolio margin combines positions under one FXRP collateral balance. FXRP Opens Onchain XRP Derivatives Access XRP holders can now use FXRP as collateral for options, perpetual futures and spot trades on Derive, Flare announced…
Key Takeaways Le identified seven developments that could energize bitcoin markets. Regulatory exemptions and the CLARITY Act anchor his policy outlook. Banking adoption and digital credit could broaden institutional demand. Le Identifies Seven Potential Market Catalysts Bitcoin markets could become more active during the fall as several regulatory, financial, and political developments converge, Strategy President…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin++ posted Peter Todd’s talk on Aug. 14, reviving the tail emissions dispute. Bitcoin’s 21 million cap remains central to holders’ opposition to permanent issuance. Bitcoin’s 2040s fee market will shape whether miner-security proposals gain traction. The fuse was lit when Bitcoin++ posted Todd’s July 23 Toronto talk, “Tail Emissions and Demurrage,” on…
Key Takeaways Ethereum whale moved 2,680 ETH after 11 years, spotlighting OG profits and possible selling pressure. KPMG gave Tether a clean 2025 audit, easing USDT reserve fears and strengthening market confidence. Arthur Hayes sees Bitcoin at $50K before $1M, as Wintermute bets $1B on AI and gold tops $4,400. WEEK IN REVIEW Ethereum’s Oldest…
Key Takeaways David Tait said that bitcoin could eventually go to zero. Gold holding near $4,400 reflects central-bank buying and sovereign-debt concerns. Investors watch bitcoin correlation, IBIT flows and 2026 tokenized-gold plans. Tait made the call in a Consensus Miami interview with David Lin, posted on Youtube later that month, and has recently gone viral…
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin traded flat this week while everything else…
Key Takeaways Grayscale projects ETH inflation could fall to 0.4% and SOL to 1.1% annually by 2031 under two pending proposals. Ethereum’s EIP-8361 and Solana’s SIMD-0550/0553 target validator rewards and fee burns starting in 2026. Grayscale’s Zach Pandl says Solana’s plan has broader community support and better odds than Ethereum’s counterpart. Two Networks, One Scarcity…
Key Takeaways An ECB survey found crypto acceptance at European businesses is under 1%, while cash dominates at 92%. Low crypto adoption means EU businesses miss out on reduced transaction fees and fewer middlemen. Despite MiCA regulations offering clarity, EU payment firms are slow to build crypto solutions. ECB Use of Cash Survey Reveals Low…
