This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The first installment of this Bitcoin-AI convergence series explored a foundational idea: Bitcoin mining was never just about digital currency. It was designed as…
Key Takeaways Porter Stansberry told Pompliano the U.S. faces a full monetary reset by 2029, driven by $40T in federal debt, $1T in annual interest payments, and Social Security’s collapse. Stansberry’s Fourth Turning thesis identifies 2029 as the climactic end of a generational crisis cycle that began in 2008. Bitcoin and gold are Stansberry’s top…
Key Takeaways Falcon Finance launched fUSD with Anchorage Digital as issuer for institutional use. fUSD targets 3% annual rewards as stablecoin circulation nears $320B globally. Falcon built fUSD around the GENIUS Act as institutions seek regulated stablecoins. fUSD Offers Regulated Stablecoin With Monthly Rewards for Institutions Falcon Finance has unveiled fUSD, a stablecoin aimed at…
Key Takeaways Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks. Officials connected the A7 network to military procurement, oil proceeds, and cross-border settlement channels. Stablecoin infrastructure and exchange screening now face heightened scrutiny across U.K. crypto compliance operations. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26…
Locally licensed platform Coins.ph has expanded its QRPh crypto payments feature to support Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The update allows users to spend these cryptocurrencies at approximately 700,000 QRPh-enabled merchants nationwide, the company announced. The payment system utilizes QRPh, the national QR standard developed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), to automatically convert…
Key Takeaways Trump promised lasting crypto legislation designed to survive future regulatory leadership changes. Federal market structure rules could reshape oversight for exchanges, tokens, and derivatives. Congress now faces pressure to convert pro- crypto messaging into binding U.S. legislation. Trump’s Crypto Push Widens Around Market Structure Law President Donald Trump intensified his administration’s push for…
Globe Telecom has confirmed that it blocked access to the decentralized prediction market Polymarket following an endorsement from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The blocking order comes amid the platform’s introduction of active betting contracts on local political events, including the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as well as active…
Key Takeaways Coinbase expanded institutional fiat access through Standard Chartered across six major currencies. New rails aim to reduce currency friction, settlement delays, and funding constraints. Institutional crypto demand is supporting deeper integration between banking systems and on-chain markets. Coinbase Adds Fiat Rails for Institutional Crypto Clients Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May…
Key Takeaways Nium joined the Circle Payments Network on May 27, 2026, to connect USDC stablecoin settlement with fiat payouts. The integration expands Circle Payments Network utility, which recorded an $8.3 billion annualized volume in March 2026. Global institutions can now execute end-to-end USDC transfers to over 190 countries via a single payment rail. Circle…
Key Takeaways Kraken launched Bitcoin Vault on May 27, 2026, offering BTC holders up to 2.5% APY in auto-compounding BTC rewards. The vault routes funds through Aave and Morpho via a Veda-powered, Sentora-managed strategy on the Ink network, with DeFi risk including potential total loss. Kraken’s DeFi Earn suite surpassed $240M in inflows in 2026,…
