Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For decades, dealing with government agencies in the Philippines meant taking a day off work, filling out identical paper forms, and standing in long queues under humid tents just to prove who you are, over…
Key Takeaways Aave plans to exit six chains and remove 71 markets covering $98.1M in deposits. Aave’s $14.5B scale shows DeFi is prioritizing revenue over low-use expansion. Aave will shift resources to larger markets and securities finance after six network exits. Aave Plans 50 Asset Removals as Multichain Costs Rise Aave is pruning its sprawling…
Key Takeaways Coinkite issued a security advisory for Coldcard Mk3 users on July 30, 2026. Reports show about 594 BTC, near $38 million, left roughly 500 dormant wallets. Coinkite’s advisory covers Mk3 firmware 4.0.1 through 5.0.3, its final supported release. Hardware wallet incidents rarely unfold as isolated events. When long-dormant addresses begin moving in a…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released an updated directory of registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP), detailing six active non-bank VASPs, one inactive non-bank VASP, and two active bank VASPs operating under central bank…
Key Takeaways OSL says it has become the first Hong Kong exchange to offer XRP trading to retail investors. Retail customers can trade XRP through Flash Trade and OTC services. The listing expands regulated access to one of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies. OSL Opens XRP Trading to Retail Investors OSL Digital Securities has launched XRP…
Key Takeaways Central bank gold demand hit a Q2 record of 289 tonnes, rebounding sharply from a weak Q1. Poland led purchases to near its 700-tonne goal, while China accelerated buying and Russia sold. Most central banks plan to continue adding gold to their reserves to hedge against geopolitical risks. Central Bank Gold Demand Picks…
Key Takeaways CEO Lee Jun-hee said Samsung SDS will combine its cloud expertise with Dunamu’s blockchain technology. Samsung SDS cited stablecoin issuance-to-settlement validation as a key competitive capability. Samsung SDS said its Dunamu investment will expand opportunities in digital asset infrastructure. President and CEO Lee Jun-hee outlined the strategy during Samsung SDS’s second-quarter 2026 earnings…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin touched $65,100 on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Volatility in Bitcoin and crypto markets triggered over $243 million in position liquidations. Ongoing U.S.-Iran tension and $90+ crude oil could prompt the Fed to raise interest rates. A Choppy Road to the Daily Peak Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $65,000…
Key Takeaways Russia charged Telegram creator Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism via the 13M-user Dayvinchik bot. Gram token fell to $1.38 on July 29 before rebounding to $1.42, remaining down 14% year-to-date. Russian officials demand Telegram open a local office, host user data, and cooperate with the FSB. State Duma Warning on Telegram Transactions Andrey…
Key Takeaways Hyperscale Data sold about 100 bitcoin on July 30, 2026, worth roughly $6.5 million at the time. Alliance Cloud Services’ 20 MW contract with a neo-cloud client could grow past $3 billion in total revenue. GPUS now holds approximately 1,006 bitcoin after pledging remaining coins for a new credit facility. The Las Vegas-based…
