Why PH Becomes the Unexpected Intersection of Crypto’s Biggest Rivalry
What was originally a routine announcement from the global exchange quickly escalated into renewed debate over one of crypto’s longest-running executive feuds, and accidentally placing the Philippines squarely at its center: On one side is Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao,…
Gold Rally Sparks Fresh Doubts About the Federal Reserve’s Next Move
Key Takeaways Gold recorded its first weekly gain in five weeks after softer U.S. jobs data altered rate expectations. Investors may have leaned too heavily into the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate narrative. The issue now centers on whether weakening…
140+ Financial Giants Launch Open USD (OUSD) Stablecoin | Catch Up | June 28 – July 04, 2026
From an unprecedented multi-billion dollar public equity proposal by the world’s leading AI lab to game-changing consortium stablecoins shaking up legacy stock markets, here are the global crypto and tech stories you might have missed this week. 🤖 Artificial Intelligence…
What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?
Key Takeaways Strategy’s overhaul is designed to relieve near-term liquidity pressure while reducing the need for forced bitcoin sales. The plan includes a controversial BTC monetization tool that could permit limited sales if needed. New research suggests the company should…
Visa Launches Stablecoin Pilot With M-Pesa in DRC to Test Cross-Border Transfers
Key Takeaways Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq launched a pilot in 2026 using stablecoins for mobile transactions in the DRC. Sub-Saharan remittances cost nearly 8%, making this blockchain initiative a major disruption for SWIFT. Next, partners like Yellow Card will test…
Former Blackrock Executive Defends Ethereum as Solana’s Validator Count Shrinks to 800
Key Takeaways Sharplink’s Joseph Chalom says Ethereum’s 900,000-plus validators dwarf Solana’s roughly 800, defending its decentralization. Electric Capital data shows 1,012,824 developers have built on Ethereum, with about 232,000 active in 12 months. As per available data, Sharplink holds 886,725…
ChatGPT, Claude Fable and Grok Forecast Whether Satoshi’s 1.1M Bitcoin Fortune Ever Moves
Key Takeaways 12 AI models weighed whether Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1M bitcoins will ever move. ChatGPT 5.5 saw 20% movement odds, while Gemini 3.1 Pro put it under 5%. Satoshi Nakamoto’s 2010 wallet dormancy points to a mystery likely to endure….
First Law Enforcement Group Backs CLARITY Act as Lummis Continues to Press for July Senate Vote
Key Takeaways NOBLE endorsed the Clarity Act on July 2, the first major law enforcement group to back the crypto bill. Senator Lummis is pressing for a July Senate vote, with a July 13-Aug. 7 window before the August recess….
Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale
Key Takeaways Binance logged 166,000-plus ETH withdrawal transactions in one day, a 3-year high, per CryptoQuant’s Darkfost. Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC ($30.72M) to NYDIG custody, echoing a pattern that preceded 2026 sales. Binance’s netflow stayed positive at 12,938 ETH,…
Fidelity’s FBTC Leads $222 Million Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 10 Days of Outflows
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $221.72M led by Fidelity’s FBTC, ending a 10-day outflow streak. Ether, XRP, Solana and HYPE ETFs all rose, signaling broader investor confidence. Blackrock’s ETHA added $29.74M as crypto ETF demand showed signs of recovery. Crypto…
