Binance Founder CZ Is Scheduled to Join an ASEAN Tech Summit Fireside Chat
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is slated to participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming ASEAN Tech Summit Manila, according…
Brazilian Police Smash $196 Million Cocaine and Crypto Laundering Ring
Key Takeaways Brazil dismantled a trafficking ring that shipped over 6.5 tons of cocaine to Europe since 2021. Operation Commodity led to 13 arrests and the freezing of nearly $196 million in illicit assets. Criminals used a luxury car dealership…
Peter Schiff Says Japan Could Be the Pin That Pricks the Bigger US Bubble
Key Takeaways Alphabet (Google) fell 10% and Oracle dropped 41% in 2026 as investors questioned AI capex spending. Japan’s 30 year bond yield hit a record near 4% while the yen hit a 40 year low. Peter Schiff says Japan’s…
Ripple Leaders Rally Behind CLARITY Act as CEO Says ‘Let’s Get This Done’
Key Takeaways Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and company leaders are supporting the CLARITY Act as Congress debates a federal crypto framework. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis continues promoting the bill as a consumer protection measure with stronger enforcement standards. Fidelity, Goldman…
Crypto Bull Market Signals Emerge as Hyperliquid and Robinhood Push Finance Onchain
Key Takeaways Matt Hougan says the next crypto bull market could be shaped by stablecoins, tokenization, and institutional adoption. Hyperliquid and Robinhood represent different paths toward connecting crypto infrastructure with traditional finance. The executive believes companies building real financial products…
With 100 Days Until Midterms, Crypto Voters Watch CLARITY Act as Senate Timeline Narrows
Key Takeaways Stand With Crypto said nearly 70% of surveyed crypto owners believe crypto policy will influence their vote. The CLARITY Act faces pressure as supporters push lawmakers to advance the legislation before election priorities intensify. Crypto advocates said they…
Elon Musk Says ‘Money Won’t Matter by 2036’ as Robotics and AI Flood Global Markets
Key Takeaways Elon Musk told The Economist money will not matter by 2036 as artificial intelligence (AI) and robots outproduce demand. Critics including Tyler Cowen argue energy, land, and attention will stay scarce even by 2036. Musk called the shift…
Bitcoin’s 15th Difficulty Reset Exposes a Mining Industry Under Pressure
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s difficulty fell 0.74% at block 959616, its 15th adjustment of 2026 so far. Hashprice dropped to $32.21 as miners shift megawatts toward AI and cloud computing deals. Bitcoin’s price is down 26% since January, and further difficulty…
Despite Tradfi Headwinds, Bottom Signs Abound
Since last Friday, Bitcoin moved from around $64,000 up past $66,500 before dropping to $65K as of early Friday morning. Bitcoin remained buoyant despite U.S. equities having been choppy and broadly lower, brought down mostly by mega-cap tech. Three risks…
Argentina Opens the Door to USD Wages as Central Bank Approves Dollar Salary Accounts
Key Takeaways Argentina’s Central Bank directed private banks to process US dollar wages, expanding financial options. The policy targets dollar-earning firms, allowing them to formalize previously informal foreign payments. Adoption of this measure relies heavily on worker trust in local…
