Coinbase, Better Open Bitcoin Mortgages After $260M Waitlist Demand
Key Takeaways Buyers pledge bitcoin to secure a loan that covers the down payment. The first mortgage follows standard Fannie Mae conforming guidelines. Coinbase One members can receive up to $10,000 in lender credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better…
BSP Approves PERA Time Deposits: Rules, Tax Perks, and Eligibility Explained
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Filipinos planning for retirement can now earn tax-free returns without exposing their funds to stock market volatility. Under central bank…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Defillama’s New Crypto Ratings Put 128 Tokens Under the Lens
Universal Token Ratings Bring Wall Street-Style Grades to Crypto Over 100 tokens so far have received AAA through CCC grades, according to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News. The system is dubbed Universal Token Ratings (UTR) and the two firms…
UK Gambling Lobby Puts Illegal Premier League Bets at $1.09B
Key Takeaways BGC says the black market may take up to $1.09B in Premier League bets this season. The Premier League put a voluntary front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban in place for the season. The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burham,…
Trezor, Onekey, Bitbox Sales Spike Amid Coldcard Crisis; Security Models Evolve – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Hardware wallet sales surged as Bitcoiners sought alternatives rather than abandoning self-custody. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered attacks are pushing hardware wallet makers toward faster patching, stronger disclosure and better user education. Users are encouraged to keep all their software…
