NY Sues Kalshi, Demanding $100K Fine Per Illegal Bet
Key Takeaways New York sued Kalshi for running an unlicensed gambling operation disguised as a prediction market. The state alleges Kalshi bypasses taxes and illegally permits betting by users under 21 years old. New York seeks a ban on Kalshi,…
Coinbase Hits Record 10.3% Market Share Despite $359M Loss
Key Takeaways Coinbase’s crypto trading volume market share hit a record 10.3% in Q2 2026, up from 9.1%. Coinbase posted a $359 million net loss as total revenue fell 14% to $1.2 billion. Subscription and services revenue hit a record…
DICT Usec: How the eGov PH App Lets You Skip Government Lines and Access Free AI Tools
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For decades, dealing with government agencies in the Philippines meant taking a day off work, filling out identical paper forms,…
CLARITY Act Framework ‘Is Not Working’ as Senate Stalls
Key Takeaways Lummis said U.S. crypto rules are “not working,” urging a Senate vote on CLARITY before August 8. Prediction markets put 2026 passage odds near 30%, down sharply from over 80% in February. The Senate needs 60 votes; Republicans…
What If You Could Earn DeFi Yields Without Using DeFi?
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For many crypto users, high decentralized finance (DeFi) yields sound great on paper, but actually getting them is a headache….
AI Economy Can Jumpstart Dollar Stablecoin Dominance
Key Takeaways AMRO economists argue pricing AI compute and infrastructure in dollars could trigger a new dollar loop. Dollar-pegged stablecoins could become the default programmable money for automated AI agent payments. Asian nations are urged to develop local digital currencies…
Expecting ₱0 InstaPay Fees Forever? What the BSP’s Fair Pricing Rules Mean for Maya, GCash, and Bank Transfers
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. If you were hoping that central bank regulations would force e-wallets to drop transfer fees to zero, you will need…
She Dreamed the Winning Numbers, Then Threw the Slip on Her Dresser. Six Months Later It Fell Out
Key Takeaways New Jersey set a record with 18 Powerball second-tier winners on April 29, 2026. New Jersey Lottery said shared number patterns helped create 18 million-dollar winning tickets. James A. Carey said 3 $1M prizes remain unclaimed until the…
BSP Removes Two Firms From Registered VASP List
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released an updated directory of registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP), detailing six active…
Consumer Technology Association Urges Senate Vote on CLARITY Act
Key Takeaways CTA urged the Senate to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor without delay. The group said clear crypto rules would encourage investment and innovation. Ethics protections and stablecoin rewards remain central Senate disputes. Technology Group Presses for…
