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US Lawmaker Pushes Crypto Developer Protections as Senate Weighs CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Ron Wyden urged Senate leaders to preserve protections for non-custodial blockchain developers in the CLARITY Act. Crypto policy advocates praised Wyden’s stance as a defense of software publication and open internet principles. Alex Thorn said backing developer protections does not necessarily indicate Wyden will support the broader CLARITY Act. Why Is…

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BDO, Chinabank, EastWest Waive InstaPay and PESONet Transfer Fees

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), China Banking Corp. (Chinabank), and East West Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) announced the elimination of transaction fees for domestic fund transfers through the InstaPay and PESONet networks. The pricing updates follow regulatory adjustments directed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regarding electronic payment pricing. (Read More: List: PH Banks With…

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Robinhood Chain Tops $560 Million in Daily DEX Volume, Fueled by Meme Coin Boom

Key Takeaways Robinhood Chain topped $560M in daily DEX volume as nearly 16,000 new tokens launched. Arbitrum earns 10% of Robinhood Chain fees, linking L2 growth to ecosystem revenue. Pumpfun added Robinhood tokens, expanding Solana trader access without bridging. Arbitrum Stands to Gain as Robinhood Chain Reaches 200,000 Active Addresses Robinhood Chain is seeing a…

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XRP price rises as SWIFT taps Ripple-linked banks for blockchain payments

XRP price has climbed about 1.6% after SWIFT announced a blockchain payments pilot involving 17 banks, including several with Ripple ties. Summary XRP gained around 1.6% after SWIFT launched a blockchain payments pilot involving Ripple-linked banks. Spot XRP ETFs recorded $7.29 million in outflows, the largest daily withdrawal since March 2026. Technical indicators and derivatives…

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