Key Takeaways Elon Musk said space is the only way to scale AI as SpaceX targets 1 GW of orbital compute by 2027. SpaceX’s AI1 satellite spans 70 meters and carries up to 150 kW of interchangeable compute capacity. SpaceX, which holds 18,712 BTC, hit a $2.1T valuation on its June 12 Nasdaq debut. “Space…
Key Takeaways XRP now has a clearer path to institutional adoption across the 30-country European Economic Area under MiCA. Ripple’s MiCA authorization strengthens access to XRP Ledger-based liquidity routes for regulated financial institutions. XRP’s upside is increasingly tied to real-world usage, payment flows and institutional digital asset infrastructure. Why Ripple’s European Approval Strengthens XRP’s Setup…
Key Takeaways Nigeria’s SEC expanded its ARIP sandbox by admitting KuCoin and GIGX on July 2, 2026. The program now monitors 9 total crypto firms as they work toward gaining full operational licenses. Nigeria SEC stresses AIP is not full legalization as firms work toward compliance benchmarks like a 25% fidelity bond. Expanding the Sandbox…
#CryptoPH thought leader Luis Buenaventura stated that if the regulatory framework permits global digital asset exchange Binance to operate in the Philippines, the domestic market should be opened to all international centralized exchanges. Key Details I’ve been thinking a lot about Wei’s posts from earlier this week and the controversy about Binance’s return. Let’s review…
Key Takeaways Lookonchain data shows the trader paid roughly 140 times LIT’s market price of $2.46 per token. Lighter burned 15.5M LIT, 6.3% of supply, on July 2 as its permanent buyback-and-burn program began. A whale lost $8.2M in Lighter’s thin ARC market in February, a caution for traders chasing the rally. Paying 140 Times…
Philippine retail investors reported that the international online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is once again accessible without a virtual private network (VPN) across major domestic internet service providers (ISPs). The development follows months of access restrictions implemented by local telecommunications companies under regulatory directives. Users Report Restored Access According to online discussions on the…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rose 3.6% on the week to top $63,000 on July 4 for the first time since mid-June. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $222 million on July 2, ending a 10-day, $2.7 billion outflow run. Traders say BTC must hold $62,600, with $65,000 the level to beat for a stronger July recovery….
Key Takeaways China MSS said on June 12, 2026, sensor-equipped turtles gathered military ocean data. Five Eyes tensions may drive higher demand for undersea surveillance and detection tech in 2026. Taiwan Strait security could spur layered ocean monitoring as governments counter covert sensors. A new warning from China’s Ministry of State Security is putting an…
Key Takeaways Deribit and Signalplus opened a 600,000 USDC contest running July 6 to August 10, 2026. Coinbase, which bought Deribit for $2.9 billion in 2025, backs the five-week competition. Referral tiers reach Nvidia stock at 1,500 signups and a Rolex at 3,000 signups. The contest, called “The Island,” starts tomorrow on July 6 at…
Key Takeaways Binance’s top wallet has taken in bitcoin nonstop since 2018 but sent none out since Jan. 7, 2023. Twelve addresses hold 1.35 million BTC, or 6.72% of all coins, Arkham data shows. Onchain data for this editorial was recorded on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Upbit’s wallet, mislabeled “Mr.100,” keeps growing, adding 1,519 BTC…
