Google blames a global memory crunch for upcoming Pixel 11 price increases. Google says soaring memory prices will force it to raise prices across the Pixel 11 lineup, marking one of the clearest acknowledgments yet of how AI-driven hardware demand is affecting consumer smartphones. Speaking to 9to5Google, Google’s Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Philippine-incorporated fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies, Inc. has officially joined FinTech Alliance PH, according to a company announcement. Blockshoals is the local partner of Binance in the Philippines Operational Framework and Partnership BlockShoals operates as an…
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN on July 28 during a fireside discussion at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026. Summary CZ backed simplified ASEAN crypto licensing, allowing regulated firms to avoid full repeat applications regionally. ASEAN currently has no bloc-wide crypto passport, leaving approvals and supervision with national regulators…
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India’s financial landscape continues to evolve as more investors explore digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and online trading platforms alongside traditional investment options. This shift has created demand for flexible trading solutions that are accessible from anywhere. Among the platforms serving this growing market, Pocket Option India has established itself as a premier brokerage firm offering binary…
WEMIX has suspended bridges connected to WEMIX3.0 after discovering that a contract related to WEMIX$was compromised, leading to the unauthorized issuance of approximately 5,225,525 WEMIX$. According to an announcement on July 27, 2026, the abnormal transaction occurred at 18:17 UTC+9, causing assets to be converted into 30,736 WEMIX and 724,198.27 USDC.e before being moved out…
Ever so slowly, the crackdown on harmful sexual deepfakes is taking hold. Over the past few months, US law enforcement officials have seized deepfake hosting websites, while the EU and UK have drawn up plans to ban “nudify” apps by the end of the year. Despite this, large tech companies are still pushing millions in…
Key Takeaways Local stablecoins complement USDT, cutting 100% of double foreign exchange conversions in regional trade. The CLARITY Act and Asian legislation will unlock institutional adoption over the next 12 to 24 months. Traditional Nostro accounts lock up $1B+ in Asian trade, driving Kaia to launch on-chain rails. The Friction of Foreign-Exchange Overhead For decades,…
South Korea’s Korea Exchange halted trading in KOSPI-listed shares for 20 minutes on July 28 after the benchmark fell 8.02% to 6,213.51. Summary 8.02% KOSPI drop triggered a 20-minute marketwide circuit breaker at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday in Seoul. SK Hynix ADRs closed at $143.02, below their $149 offering price for first time Monday. July 29…
Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, plans to launch a regulated cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and digital asset depository by December 1, 2026, marking a major step in the country’s effort to integrate digital assets into its traditional financial system. The initiative follows the approval of Russia’s new cryptocurrency framework, which allows licensed financial institutions to provide crypto…
