Exclusive: Globe Confirms Polymarket Block Following PAGCOR Order

Globe Telecom has confirmed that it blocked access to the decentralized prediction market Polymarket following an endorsement from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The blocking order comes amid the platform’s introduction of active betting contracts on local political events, including the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as well as active…

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HTX denies UK sanctions tied to Russia

HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia. Summary HTX says UK sanctions apply only to Huobi Global S.A. and do not affect its operating exchange. The Foreign Office accuses the affiliate of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia through A7 and Garantex. Global…

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Coinbase, Standard Chartered Partner to Add 6 Currency Access

Key Takeaways Coinbase expanded institutional fiat access through Standard Chartered across six major currencies. New rails aim to reduce currency friction, settlement delays, and funding constraints. Institutional crypto demand is supporting deeper integration between banking systems and on-chain markets. Coinbase Adds Fiat Rails for Institutional Crypto Clients Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May…

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Musk’s Secret Crypto Stash? Why SpaceX and MicroStrategy Keep Loading Up on Bitcoin

SpaceX’s IPO filing quietly revealed something the market had been underestimating for years: Elon Musk’s rocket company holds 18,712 BTC on its balance sheet, worth roughly $1.42 billion at Bitcoin’s current price near $75,954. Before the S-1 dropped, on-chain analysts had publicly identified only about 8,285 BTCm meaning the real number was more than double…

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David Hoffman Explains ETH Exit

David Hoffman said Ethereum succeeded technologically, but ETH may no longer see a meaningful structural rerating higher from current levels. Bankless co-founder David Hoffman said he sold his Ether holdings because he believes the long-standing “ETH is money” thesis has already largely played out. Despite this, he remains strongly bullish on Ethereum as a…

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