Philippine digital asset platform Coins.ph has announced the upcoming expansion of its supported digital assets with the listing of Bitget Token ($BGB) on its “Convert” feature. According to an official announcement by the platform, $BGB will be available for direct trading and conversion starting July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The addition will allow…
Key Takeaways France’s ANJ says all esports betting sites are illegal, with no licensed operator permitted to offer such markets. The prohibition flows from the 2010 gambling law, which limits online betting to ANJ-listed sports. A Hard Line as the World’s Biggest Esports Event Arrives Paris hosts the Esports World Cup from July 6 to…
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has eliminated transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via the InstaPay and PESONet networks effective July 9, 2026. The thrift bank branch of the Metrobank Group announced the policy through an official advisory, stating that the zero-fee structure applies to transactions processed through the PSBank Mobile and Online banking platforms. (Read…
Key Takeaways A federal court denied an emergency request to block Tennessee’s cryptocurrency ATM ban before its July 1 effective date. Public Chapter 766 remains enforceable while constitutional challenges from CoinFlip and Private IT Corporation move forward. The court found public interest favored enforcement, although plaintiffs showed the law would cause economic harm. Why Did…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has eliminated transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via the InstaPay and PESONet networks effective July 9, 2026. According to a social media update monitored by Digital Banks PH, depositors can now access zero-fee electronic fund transfers across both local retail networks. The new policy replaces Metrobank’s previous reduced…
Key Takeaways Kansas Athletics announced a partnership with Ripple that will place the XRP brand on Jayhawk uniforms. Ripple says the agreement represents the first cryptocurrency sponsorship to appear on a major college athletics program’s jersey. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the announcement a rare intersection of his professional career and Kansas alma mater connection….
Key Takeaways ESMA said event contracts that qualify as financial instruments are already barred from EU retail sale under binary-options rules. The prohibition rests on national measures in force since 2018, so no new legislation is required to apply it. Two regulatory tracks, both already in force In a public statement issued on July 3,…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $21.44M, extending inflows to 3 straight sessions led by Blackrock IBIT. Ether ETFs gained $26.93M, while HYPE and solana also attracted fresh investor demand. XRP ETFs were inactive as July’s recovery hinges on sustained multi-day ETF inflows. Ether ETFs Extend 4-Day Inflow Run as Blackrock’s ETHA Adds $26.9 Million The…
Key Takeaways Kalshi, Polymarket, and Polymarket U.S. traded a combined $44.8B in June, up 75% from May’s $25.66B. Kalshi took the largest share at $31.5B, roughly 70% of the total, growing 87% month over month. Trading volume is not money staked – contracts are resold repeatedly, so the figure overstates funds at risk. The World…
Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the Senate’s July 13 return leaves little room before the Aug. 7 deadline. The House passed the bill, but Senate committee divisions and policy disputes have stalled a vote. Missing the deadline could delay the legislation for months and prolong uncertainty across crypto markets. Why Is the CLARITY Act Suddenly…
