Key Takeaways Meta targets up to $145B in AI by 2026 after 8,000 layoffs and a major workforce reshuffle. Zuckerberg wants Meta AI gains in 3 to 6 months as Big Tech’s AI race intensifies. OpenAI, Google and Microsoft raise pressure as Meta races to deliver AI agents by 2026. Inside Meta, the big worry…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. International online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has officially suspended stablecoin deposit services for clients residing in the Philippines. The decision, communicated via direct email notifications to Philippine account holders, comes amid strict local regulatory…
Key Takeaways Scammers are impersonating FBI personnel to target people who have already lost money. Criminals are using AI-generated videos, fake websites, and messaging apps to appear legitimate. The FBI says IC3 never charges recovery fees or contacts victims through social media. Fake Agents Target Victims a Second Time The FBI is warning that scammers…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026) will take place on July 29–30, 2026, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, event organizer ACTIV8 Lab announced. The conference will bring together blockchain developers, investors, enterprises, and…
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger has recorded more than 1 million transactions attributed to AI agents. Ripple’s developer tools let autonomous software pay for application programming interfaces (APIs) and computing services with XRP or RLUSD. Commercial volume, unique users and security controls will determine whether the milestone represents lasting adoption. AI Agents Are Starting to Spend…
Key Takeaways Ripple labels cover 16 wallets, while 32.44B XRP in escrow limits immediate supply. Upbit’s 11 wallets hold 6.42B XRP, making exchange flows critical for traders. Three unlabeled XRP accounts hold 2.71B, and their movements remain a key watch. The Rich List Is Bigger Than It Looks The coin’s distribution panel lists a maximum…
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma passed Bill No. 1194918-8 on July 21, sending it to Putin for signature. Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble ($3,800) annual crypto purchase cap under Bank of Russia oversight. Core provisions take effect Sept. 1, 2026, alongside Russia’s digital ruble rollout. According to Rossiyskaya Gazeta (rg.ru), lawmakers approved Bill No. 1194918-8, “On…
Key Takeaways Ethereum’s EIP-8222 could hide validator links as roughly 1/3 of ETH remains staked. Sygnum says stronger privacy may attract institutions but add delays, costs, and compliance work. EIP-8222 has no launch date; Ethereum must balance anonymity with regulated firms’ controls. Sygnum’s Dubuis Warns Privacy Upgrade Could Raise Institutions’ Execution Costs Ethereum’s staking market…
Key Takeaways Jack Mallers stepped down as Twenty One Capital CEO on July 20, returning full time to Strike. Raphael Zagury now leads Twenty One Capital, which holds 43,514 BTC worth roughly $2.9 billion. XXI shares fell on July 21 as the Strike merger plan collapsed and Elektron talks continue. Mallers co-founded Twenty One Capital…
Key Takeaways SpaceX closed below $120 after seven consecutive declines, extending its loss from the $135 IPO price. Kimi K3’s strong reception reinforces concerns that Chinese developers can deliver competitive AI models at substantially lower prices. Upcoming SpaceX earnings, Starship testing and post-IPO share unlocks could determine whether the decline stabilizes or deepens. SpaceX Decline…
