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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried After FTX Fraud

Key Takeaways The Senate unanimously approved S.Res. 772, opposing any form of federal clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned for a presidential pardon, but there is no indication the White House is considering granting one. Senate Unanimously Opposes Clemency…

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SheFi Launches Philippines Chapter Event for Women in Web3

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. SheFi, a global web3 educational initiative for women, held its private community event in Manila on July 11, 2026, marking the official launch of its Philippines chapter. The gathering aimed to establish a localized educational…

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Base Creator Admits Web3 Social Bet Failed, Pivots to Global Finance

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base, announced a pivot toward global finance after admitting the network’s strategy to drive adoption through web3 social media failed. This strategic shift follows a 14%…

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Emirates NBD Launches Real-Time USD Blockchain Payments, Cutting Cross-Border Delays

Instant Settlement via JPMorgan Dubai-based Emirates NBD has become one of the first financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region to launch real-time cross-border U.S. dollar payments using blockchain technology. The banking group announced July 14 that it has gone live on the Partior network, a multi-currency, blockchain-based clearing and…

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Genshin Impact Studio Releases AI Companion App ‘BSide: Olivia Lin’ on Steam Early Access

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Chinese gaming firm miHoYo launched Steam Early Access for its AI companion application, “BSide: Olivia Lin,” on Monday, July 13, 2026. The release is categorized as a free-to-play utility rather than a video game, representing…

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Cleanspark Lands $6.6B AI Lease as 20-Year Deal Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Strategy

Key Takeaways Cleanspark signed a 20-year AI lease worth $6.6B, with potential to reach $11.6B. A major tech tenant secured exclusivity over Cleanspark’s 885 MW Texas portfolio. AI demand is pushing miners like Cleanspark toward power-focused infrastructure growth. Cleanspark Turns Georgia Mining Site Into 175 MW AI Campus With $6.6B Lease Cleanspark is accelerating its…

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