The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidelines requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to establish rigorous due diligence and accreditation processes for listing and trading virtual assets on their platforms. The regulatory expectations, detailed in Memorandum No. M-2026-023, aim to promote financial stability and protect consumer welfare by ensuring virtual asset…
Key Takeaways Brent crude fell about 4.30% to $83.31 after Trump declared the US-Iran peace deal complete on June 14. Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000 and roughly $150 million in shorts were liquidated as risk appetite returned. A signing ceremony is set for Friday in Switzerland, with the EU’s big four ready to lift Iran sanctions as…
YGG Play, the game publishing arm of Yield Guild Games (YGG), officially launched Ragnarok Breaker on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM SGT. The web-based, wave-survival roguelike auto-shooter is developed by Planetarium Labs and serves as the second official intellectual property expansion of the Nine Chronicles ecosystem. According to YGG Play, the title secured…
Key Takeaways Steve Jobs said at D8 2010 that “Why are you here?” exposed candidate motivation. Apple’s hiring approach favored self-driven goals, a lesson still cited 15+ years later. Jeff Haden argued specific ambitions beat clichés, shaping future hiring decisions. At the D8 conference in 2010, Steve Jobs outlined an interview style that sliced through…
Licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider and Electronic Money Issuer Coins.ph has announced a ₱3 million donation to non-profit organization Angat Pinas to support immediate relief operations following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao. The localized high-impact zones encompass over 1.4 million residents across critically hit communities, with General Santos City and Maasim…
Key Takeaways Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill targeting crypto ATM fraud after reported losses topped $333 million. Older Americans faced most known-age losses, making senior protections central to the proposal. Operators could face stricter limits, required warnings, refunds, and expanded state safeguards. Bipartisan Bill Would Set Crypto ATM Limits and Scam Warnings U.S. Representatives María…
Key Takeaways Polymarket’s $42.7M bitcoin 2026 market gives just 19% odds to a $100K price, with 53% betting on a sub-$50K dip. Kalshi traders set a $66K year-end forecast on $25.8M in volume, with the highest probability in the $50K–$55K range. Both Polymarket and Kalshi give bitcoin’s $150K target only 4%–7% odds before December 31,…
Key Takeaways Trump authorized the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifted the U.S. naval blockade on June 14, 2026. WTI crude fell roughly 3.2% to $84.88/barrel, and Brent dropped 3.4% to $87.33 on reduced supply risk. Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 on the peace signal, with a formal signing ceremony set for June…
Key Takeaways The Trump administration issued export controls on June 13, forcing Anthropic to pull Mythos and Fable 5 globally. Semafor reports China-linked actors are suspected of accessing Mythos, raising reverse-engineering fears for U.S. security. Crypto platforms, including Coinbase, lose defensive AI access as Anthropic’s Project Glasswing faces an uncertain timeline. What Happened Anthropic shut…
Key Takeaways WLFI contributes $250,000 to UFC Freedom 250 bonuses, with Performance of the Night paid in USD1 stablecoin. Polymarket traders placed $4.1M in bets across 18 markets, led by $2M on Topuria vs. Gaethje. Ilia Topuria enters the White House main event on June 14 as an 80% favorite over Justin Gaethje. WLFI Puts…
