Year: 2026

Michael Saylor Calls for a ‘Bitcoin Reformation’ Beyond Orthodoxy

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin has outgrown founding-era orthodoxy. Self-custody should remain a right rather than a universal duty. Banks, securities, and governments could expand Bitcoin’s reach. Saylor Challenges Bitcoin’s Founding-Era Doctrine Bitcoin’s next phase should integrate the…

The $2 Level Is Back in Focus

XRP whales made an unusually large move off Binance as accumulation accelerated alongside the token’s powerful weekly rally above 40%. XRP briefly surged past $1.7 before stabilizing near $1.4. While the token appears to have hit a wall after…

Pinoy Dev Builds a Council of AI Agents That Argues About Philippine Policy & Issues All Day

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. What if a swarm of autonomous AI agents could answer, debate, and address the most pressing issues in the country…

Crypto

Bitcoin whales move $40M after decade-long dormancy

Six long-dormant Bitcoin wallets have transferred 553.59 BTC worth $40.15 million after remaining inactive for periods ranging from nearly 12 years to more than 15 years. Summary Six wallets moved 553.59 BTC between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26. The holdings…

NFT

39 US Banking Groups Are Building Their Own Stablecoin Blockchain

Thirty-nine U.S. state banking associations are joining forces to build a blockchain network for banks, marking a major step by traditional finance into stablecoins, tokenized deposits and blockchain-based payments. The newly formed BankChain Alliance announced Tuesday that it plans to…

FBI Seizes Chinese Hacking Platforms Used to Target US Agencies

Key Takeaways The FBI shut down two hacking tools called QScan and QTRouter. The tools targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, and other U.S. agencies. Hackers used infected devices to hide where their attacks began. FBI Takes QScan and QTRouter Offline…

Crypto

Will Bitcoin (BTC) Reach $100K This Quarter? Here’s What 3 AIs Predict

ChatGPT stated that a brief touch of the milestone within the next five weeks carries a 35%-40% probability. The primary digital asset has added almost $20,000 to its valuation over the past month, driven by a broader crypto market…

SEC Proposes SRC Rule 48.1 Overhaul to Modernize Philippine Stock Market Margin Trading Rules

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft Memorandum Circular proposing a complete overhaul of SRC Rule 48.1,…

Unstoppable Domains drops ICANN plans, offers refunds

Unstoppable Domains has dropped plans to seek ICANN recognition for its own Web3 domain extensions after finding that compliance, application, and auction costs would exceed the sales it expected to recover. Summary Unstoppable Domains did not apply for its Web3…

Bitcoin Price Eyes $100K as Prediction Markets, Wall Street Weigh In

Key Takeaways Prediction market bets are more cautious than Wall Street analysts. Bitcoin’s price has a 69% chance of trading at $85,000 by the end of the year, using Polymarket odds on Aug. 26, 2026. In a note shared on…