Bitcoin Storms Past $79K Before Hitting Resistance Near $80K
Key Takeaways Bitcoin gained 24% in 7 days as ETF demand helped BTC punch above $79,000. Eric Balchunas said U.S. bitcoin ETFs pulled in nearly $2B last week. Bitcoin faces $79,406 resistance as the Fed’s September rate decision looms. Bitcoin…
Abraxas Builds $783M Hyperliquid Short, Hedges ETH as BTC Hits $77.5K
Key Takeaways Abraxas Capital built a $783 million Hyperliquid short and hedged with an ETH withdrawal on Aug. 24. Bitcoin’s 23% weekly surge triggered roughly $2.5 billion in BTC short liquidations since Aug. 19. Trump wants the Senate to pass…
Gold Hits $4,620 as Treasury Buybacks Reignite the Dollar Debasement Trade
Key Takeaways Gold climbed 5% this week to $4,620, its highest price since May. The dollar index dropped to 98.723 on Aug. 19 after Treasury doubled its bond buyback program. Bitcoin, up near $78,000, is riding the same debasement trade,…
Maya: Customer Trust Is Reshaping Cybersecurity in Digital Finance
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Maya executives say security now requires stronger customer controls, operational resilience, and regulation that can keep pace with evolving threats…
PeaqOS and World ID Bring ZK Proofs to Autonomous Robots
Key Takeaways PeaqOS integrated World ID on Aug. 21, 2026, allowing robots to natively verify users via robotic.sh. The integration replaces 1-to-1 data collection with zero-knowledge proofs to enhance DePIN and robotics security. PeaqOS will expand zero-knowledge verification across DePIN…
Filipinos Can Now Hold and Trade Western Union Digital Dollars Directly on PDAX
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Filipinos managing money from overseas, freelancing for global clients, or seeking exposure to foreign currency can now hold and trade…
Clarity Act Won’t Save US Treasury Debt Market, Analyst Warns
Key Takeaways Critics warn that passing the CLARITY Act won’t allow stablecoins to save the US Treasury debt market. Lawrence Lepard notes the $255B stablecoin market covers barely 3% of the $8T annual US debt. Foreign US debt holdings have…
Before the “-Ber” Months Begin: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start Saving
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For many Filipinos, the arrival of the “-ber” months signals the start of the year’s busiest season. Family gatherings, holiday…
Crypto Firm Shut Down After Nine Investors Lose Over £300,000
Key Takeaways Nine investors who complained to Action Fraud paid more than £300,000. Investigators found no evidence that any genuine trading occurred. U.K. authorities warn investors to scrutinize guaranteed-return offers. UK Court Winds Up Key Coin Assets The U.K. government…
[Coinfest Asia] Ex-Central Banker Turned Binance Exec Explains Why Crypto Can’t Just Move Fast and Break Things in Asia
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For years, Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” was the go-to strategy of the crypto industry. It was simple:…
