Bitcoin

Key Takeaways Federal prosecutors allege a crypto investment scheme caused about $20 million in investor losses. The 29-count indictment includes wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and identity theft charges. Prosecutors allege investor funds moved through cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions. Federal Indictment Alleges $20 Million Investment Scheme The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District…

Key Takeaways CME Group will list futures and options tied to Futuresports performance indexes. The first monthly and quarterly contracts are expected to trade this summer. Businesses could use the products to manage financial risks linked to sports results. CME Targets an Unhedged Sports Market CME Group announced a long-term partnership with Futuresports on July…

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Telecommunications provider PLDT Inc. has restored access to the Binance website across its internet network, following a similar access restoration by Globe Telecom Inc., as the global cryptocurrency exchange moves toward local regulatory compliance through…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2026 — CoinMortgage Inc. today announced the launch of its Bitcoin purchase financing services, which became available on July 4, 2026. CoinMortgage enables qualified borrowers to obtain loans designed specifically for the purchase of Bitcoin, helping customers begin building long-term Bitcoin ownership without first needing to own Bitcoin or make…

Key Takeaways Türkiye blocked 47,493 betting sites and detained 5,629 suspects in 2026. One Istanbul probe tied $4B in transfers to crypto wallets and match-fixing. Prosecutors froze 6,314 bank accounts as the World Cup final kicked off. Crypto wallets become a repeated enforcement target Türkiye has blocked access to 47,493 illegal betting websites since Jan….

Key Takeaways On July 29, bitcoin briefly surged to $64,500 before pulling back 0.6% after Middle East conflict reports. Coinglass data showed nearly $310 million in crypto liquidations as crude oil spiked past $90 a barrel. Traders await the Federal Reserve meeting, where a rate hold at 3.5% to 3.75% may sustain market headwinds. Moderate…

Key Takeaways Blackrock’s ETHB led ether ETFs to $14.53M on July 28 as bitcoin ETFs lost $49.75M. Solana ETFs saw a $18.07M exit, their 2nd-largest, as demand shifted toward ether. Morgan Stanley’s MSSE drew $5.15M, testing whether staking can extend ether’s 2-day rebound. Blackrock Pulls $54.83M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach Four Days…

Key Takeaways Russia’s FSB charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism on July 29, 2026. The FSB says 46 chatbot users, ages 12 to 22, were detained since July 2025. Durov, based in Dubai, faces a possible life sentence if Russia secures a conviction. The charge against Durov is the latest step in a…

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) launched three new digital payment services on July 29, 2026, during a ceremony at the BSP Head Office in Manila. The initiatives,…

There is a difference between owning bitcoin and owning a claim on bitcoin, and most people who think they hold it, are holding the claim. Their coins sit with an exchange, a broker or a fund. What they actually have is an entry in someone else’s ledger and a promise that they can get to…