Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers through InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1. The decision follows the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) lifting of its cap on electronic payment pricing, BPI President Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco confirmed on June 29. The waiver will apply across BPI’s…
Key Takeaways The Fed CBDC ban cleared Congress 85-5 in the Senate and 358-32 in the House, both veto-proof margins. Trump is withholding his signature, demanding a voter-citizenship bill the Senate blocked 48-50 on June 4. The ban would still likely become law within days, locking out a US digital dollar until Dec. 31, 2030….
Key Takeaways Brazil proposed a 24-hour stablecoin hold, disrupting B2B payment speeds as VASPs deploy risk checks. Paraguay convicted two bitcoin miners, creating new legal precedents as it boosts controls. Binance pledged $3M in aid to Venezuelans using USDT vouchers after two devastating earthquakes. Brazil Proposes Mandatory 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Stablecoin Transactions The…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed a recent visit to the Philippines to hold regulatory and governance discussions with domestic finance officials, securities regulators, and local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. In a social media post on Sunday, Zhao disclosed that his meetings included discussions with Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go and Securities and Exchange…
Key Takeaways A recent enforcement action on a privacy-focused chain highlighted the difficulty of implementing targeted freezes without affecting innocent users. Compliance systems that rely on behavioral heuristics can sometimes misidentify legitimate activity as suspicious. Questions about the effectiveness of asset freezes are fueling calls for stronger preventive security measures across the industry. Privacy Chains…
Key Takeaways Several crypto market forecasts are advancing at different speeds, reflecting uneven progress across the digital asset sector. Prediction markets are outperforming expectations, while stablecoins, ETPs, DeFi, and tokenized assets remain behind pace. The report cites regulatory progress and infrastructure development, but adoption remains slower across several market segments. 21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts…
Key Takeaways Ripple is seeking to expand XRP’s role within institutional payment infrastructure tied to $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity. Blockchain settlement is being positioned as an upgrade to existing financial infrastructure. Stablecoins, treasury tools, and derivatives access are expanding XRP’s enterprise use cases. Garlinghouse Positions XRP Within Institutional Payment Infrastructure Institutional…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades near $60K in late June 2026, more than 50% below its 2025 high of approximately $126K. Blackrock’s IBIT-led exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows during a week that saw $1.72B in net bitcoin redemptions, the largest since early 2025. Paul Sztorc’s August 2026 Bitcoin fork airdrop could drive BTC accumulation ahead of the…
Key Takeaways 9 AI models saw bitcoin at $100,000 between Sept. 14, 2026, and May 2027. Meta AI and Manus gave 73% and 85% odds, showing bullish faith in ETF demand. Claude Opus refused a firm call after 5 prompts, leaving AI forecasts split on timing. 9 AI Models Enter Bitcoin’s $100K Debate, and One…
Key Takeaways Lepard says Kevin Warsh’s Fed task force on inflation measurement is designed to justify rate cuts before the 2026 midterms. Bitcoin at $59K sits in a historical cheapness zone reached less than 10% of the time, per the power law model. Strategy carries roughly $1.7B in annual preferred dividends against $55B in held…
