Key Takeaways: Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt raise for 2031 notes, pivoting from bitcoin mining. JPMorgan-backed $1 billion credit and asset sales signal shift to AI data center revenue. Core Scientific may sell all of its bitcoin in 2026, showing miners moving toward stable AI income. Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Eyes Major Debt Offering…
YGG Play and AI-native game creation platform Verse8 have concluded their collaborative track at the BuidlHack 2026 hackathon in Seoul. The event put in focus the speed and commercial viability of developing web3 games using artificial intelligence. Hosted during Korea BUIDL Week, the “Casual Degen” track challenged developers to build fast-paced, crypto-native games by utilizing…
Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 after paying scammers for “safe passage.” Future maritime security remains uncertain as 20,000 seafarers await the outcome of 2026 ceasefire talks. Fraudulent Passage Offers According…
The Tezos ecosystem is deepening its footprint in the region with the establishment of Tezos Southeast Asia, a new Singapore-headquartered entity designed to incubate projects, attract developers, and accelerate web3 adoption across key sectors like gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the arts. The launch of the Southeast Asian hub coincides with the formation of Tezos…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The rally triggered $320 million in liquidations and boosted the total crypto market cap to $2.7 trillion. Traders are monitoring the IRGC and port blockades as Tehran decides whether to return to the peace table. Trump Maintains Port…
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a wave of public advisories against prominent decentralized cryptocurrency exchange dYdX, alongside four other decentralized trading platforms, warning the public that they are not authorized to solicit investments in the country. In a series of advisories, the Commission stated that these platforms allow Filipino investors to…
Key Takeaways: Three NZ High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity. Skycity class-action claim covers February 2020- 2026 player losses. Bet365 formally objects to New Zealand court jurisdiction in the case. Plaintiffs pursue restitution claims against operators now seeking NZ licenses The cases are being pursued as a coordinated group action, but…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expressed dissatisfaction with Meta’s proposed measures to combat online disinformation, warning that the Philippine government may pursue stronger regulatory enforcement if the tech giant fails to provide faster, measurable outcomes. Key Details In a public statement issued on April 20, 2026, the DICT acknowledged receiving a…
Key Takeaways: SpaceX announced a joint AI coding deal with Cursor AI on April 21, 2026, securing a $60 billion acquisition option. Cursor AI surpassed $1 billion in ARR and serves 67% of Fortune 500 companies, giving SpaceX instant access to elite developer distribution. SpaceX’s Colossus supercomputer, targeting 1 million H100-equivalent GPUs, will train models…
Binance spokesperson replied to a BitPinas inquiry. Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently posted, and subsequently removed, job openings for Manila-based roles on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. While the job postings were previously visible on both the official Binance careers website and LinkedIn, they are no longer accessible on either platform as of this writing….
