Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) will eliminate transaction fees for real-time fund transfers through the InstaPay network starting July 4. The policy update applies to transactions executed via its digital banking applications, RCBC Pulz and RCBC DiskarTech (, according to statements posted by the lender on July 3. The announcement follows a similar decision by…
Key Takeaways Archaeologists have found about 120 Gallo-Roman dodecahedrons dating to the 2nd-4th centuries CE. Robert Nouwen logged 50+ theories, leaving Roman archaeology without a consensus on their use. A June 2023 Lincolnshire find may steer research toward ritual use in future studies. Archaeologists keep pulling the same oddity out of the ground: a palm-sized,…
Prominent Filipino cryptocurrency influencers recently reported separate attempts by cybercriminals to compromise their devices using sophisticated social engineering tactics. The warnings, issued by web3 content creator Icesteam Jimenez and financial educator Coach Miranda Miner or Arlone Abello in real life, detailed the growing trend of attackers using legitimate platforms like LinkedIn, Calendly, and Google Meet…
Key Takeaways Spot bitcoin ETFs hit a record low with $4.5 billion in net outflows during June. The flight pushed bitcoin down 20% for the month, locking its price near $60,000. Ethra’s CEO expects bitcoin to consolidate in the mid-$60,000s until the Fed turns dovish. Record Outflows Hit Bitcoin Funds Net outflows from spot bitcoin…
Key Takeaways Senator Lummis said the CLARITY Act includes more than 16 illicit finance safeguards. Senator Warren argued the bill, as currently written, would make it easier for adversaries to use cryptocurrency to move illicit funds. The debate reflects broader disagreements in Congress over balancing digital asset regulation with anti-money laundering and sanctions enforcement. Lummis…
Key Takeaways The EFCC charged Usie Osang for a crypto scam that defrauded an Australian CEO of over $9 million. VASPA notes the case counters claims that Nigeria acts as a safe haven for global cybercriminals. Justice Egwuatu ordered the defendant remanded in Kuje custody ahead of a July 14, 2026 bail hearing. EFCC Charges…
Key Takeaways SBI Crypto will stop accepting mining shares at 22:00 UTC on July 30, 2026. The pool holds 20,412.11 PH/s, just over 2% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate. CEO Hiroaki Morita pointed miners toward Braiins, Luxor Pool and Neopool. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as part of SBI Holdings’ push into digital…
Key Takeaways Jon Atack warns traders to avoid bitcoin transfers in August 2026 near block 961,632. BIP-110 miner signaling sits at just 0.79% as of July 1, 2026. Luke Dashjr says upgraded nodes face no reorg risk once BIP-110 locks in. Atack posted the warning on X on June 29, 2026. He said he plans…
Key Takeaways Anchorage Digital integrated Lido, letting institutions mint wstETH directly on its platform. wstETH already links to lending markets, DEXs, and cross-chain protocols across DeFi. Anchorage Digital plans to expand staking, restaking, and settlement under one regulated platform. The announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News says that the integration lets institutional clients connect to the…
Key Takeaways Metamask launched Money Account, offering up to 4% APY on mUSD with self-custody. Monad and Mastercard power trading, payments, and yield from one liquid balance. Metamask expands into stablecoin finance as wallet providers compete for yield users. Mastercard and Metamask Bring up to 4% APY Stablecoin Accounts to Everyday Payments Metamask is turning…
