Joseph Rees

XRP Returns Sink to Lowest Levels Since December 2020 as Relief Rally Odds Climb

Key Takeaways Santiment says the average XRP trader is down about 47%, a multi-year low flagged as a historic dip-buy setup. XRP’s 30-day MVRV sits at its weakest since December 2020, conditions that have often preceded relief rallies. Analysts eye…

Stablecoins Surge 2% in Brazil as the Central Bank Triggers a New ‘Samba Premium’

Key Takeaways Brazil warned about unauthorized foreign crypto trades, driving stablecoin premium spikes as rules loom. The notices raised stablecoin prices by 2%, disrupting local crypto arb desk markets next. ABcripto noted no firm rules exist yet, but the bank…

RCBC to Waive InstaPay Fees on Digital Platforms Starting July 4

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) will eliminate transaction fees for real-time fund transfers through the InstaPay network starting July 4. The policy update applies to transactions executed via its digital banking applications, RCBC Pulz and RCBC DiskarTech (, according to…

These 12-Sided Roman Bronze Objects Have Kept Their Secret Since 1739

Key Takeaways Archaeologists have found about 120 Gallo-Roman dodecahedrons dating to the 2nd-4th centuries CE. Robert Nouwen logged 50+ theories, leaving Roman archaeology without a consensus on their use. A June 2023 Lincolnshire find may steer research toward ritual use…

Prominent Filipino Crypto Influencers Warn of Social Engineering Cyberattacks

Prominent Filipino cryptocurrency influencers recently reported separate attempts by cybercriminals to compromise their devices using sophisticated social engineering tactics. The warnings, issued by web3 content creator Icesteam Jimenez and financial educator Coach Miranda Miner or Arlone Abello in real life,…

Experts Say June $4.5B ETF Exit Reflects Macro Shift, Not Bitcoin Weakness

Key Takeaways Spot bitcoin ETFs hit a record low with $4.5 billion in net outflows during June. The flight pushed bitcoin down 20% for the month, locking its price near $60,000. Ethra’s CEO expects bitcoin to consolidate in the mid-$60,000s…

Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards

Key Takeaways Senator Lummis said the CLARITY Act includes more than 16 illicit finance safeguards. Senator Warren argued the bill, as currently written, would make it easier for adversaries to use cryptocurrency to move illicit funds. The debate reflects broader…

Nigeria’s EFCC Pushes $9.2M Crypto Fraud Case Against Alleged Scammer After Bitcoin Transfer

Key Takeaways The EFCC charged Usie Osang for a crypto scam that defrauded an Australian CEO of over $9 million. VASPA notes the case counters claims that Nigeria acts as a safe haven for global cybercriminals. Justice Egwuatu ordered the…

SBI Crypto Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Pool as 20,412 PH/s Hunts for a New Home

Key Takeaways SBI Crypto will stop accepting mining shares at 22:00 UTC on July 30, 2026. The pool holds 20,412.11 PH/s, just over 2% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate. CEO Hiroaki Morita pointed miners toward Braiins, Luxor Pool and Neopool. The…

Bitcoin Core Developer Warns Users to Pause BTC Transfers When BIP-110 Deadline Nears

Key Takeaways Jon Atack warns traders to avoid bitcoin transfers in August 2026 near block 961,632. BIP-110 miner signaling sits at just 0.79% as of July 1, 2026. Luke Dashjr says upgraded nodes face no reorg risk once BIP-110 locks…