Here’s What Comes Next in the Senate
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s Faryar Shirzad called the Clarity Act “a dramatic advance in consumer protection.” The Senate targets floor action the week of July 20, with the Aug. 7 recess leaving a narrow window. Coinbase plans tokenized equities and an…
SheFi Launches Philippines Chapter Event for Women in Web3
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. SheFi, a global web3 educational initiative for women, held its private community event in Manila on July 11, 2026, marking…
Solana Hits 300,000 RWA Holders as Ethereum’s $16.3 Billion Value Lead Starts to Slip – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Solana RWA holders hit a record above 300,000 recently, ahead of Ethereum’s roughly 200,000, per RWA.xyz. Solana’s tokenized asset value doubled in 2026, from $1.4 billion in January to a record $3.45 billion. Ethereum still holds $16.1 billion…
Base Creator Admits Web3 Social Bet Failed, Pivots to Global Finance
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Jesse Pollak, the creator of Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base, announced a pivot toward global finance after admitting the network’s…
Luno Pushes South Africa to Rewrite Crypto Rules Through Parliament, Not Proclamation
Key Takeaways Luno challenged South Africa’s draft capital flow rules in 2026, arguing the executive-led plan is unconstitutional. Restrictive rules could penalize CASPs up to 1 million rand, pushing South Africa’s crypto market underground. Next, Luno wants Parliament to enact…
CFTC Blocks Kalshi From Cancelling Michigan Sports Trades Ordered Voided
Key Takeaways The CFTC ordered Kalshi to fulfill Michigan users’ open trades normally. Kalshi had proposed force-liquidating positions after a state court order. Michigan’s original geofencing order carried a $120,000 daily penalty. Federal order protects completed trades, not new access…
Genshin Impact Studio Releases AI Companion App ‘BSide: Olivia Lin’ on Steam Early Access
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Chinese gaming firm miHoYo launched Steam Early Access for its AI companion application, “BSide: Olivia Lin,” on Monday, July 13,…
Bank of Tanzania Targets Crypto as Governor Warns of Terror Finance Risks
Key Takeaways Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba announced a new plan to regulate digital assets. The laws will govern stablecoins and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to protect young local investors from risk. Next, Tanzania will implement the final regulations to…
BlockShoals Confirms AMLC Registration as a Covered Person Under Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Law
This content was provided by a third party (Blockshoals) and published as a press release. The BitPinas editorial team did not participate in writing or reviewing this piece. Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from…
Voting Against CLARITY Act Leaves Crypto Users Exposed to FTX-Style Risks
Key Takeaways Ripple says rejecting the CLARITY Act would leave crypto holders exposed to bad actors exploiting regulatory gaps. U.S. digital asset markets have outpaced federal protections, leaving vulnerabilities similar to those seen in the FTX collapse. Ripple says Congress…
