After Binance and Bybit, OKX App Removed From Google Play in the Philippines
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The primary mobile app for international cryptocurrency exchange OKX is no longer available for download on Google Play Store in…
Argentina Proposes Sweeping Deregulation Bill to Modernize Capital Markets With Crypto and Blockchain
Key Takeaways An Argentine deregulation bill lets investment funds buy digital assets, unlocking billions in potential demand. The draft approves the full tokenization of negotiable securities to create faster and cheaper stock markets. Smart contracts gain full legal recognition, enabling…
BPI Pilots Stablecoin Settlement for Cross-Border Payments
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system…
Goldman Sachs CEO Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Divides Over Crypto Bill
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the CLARITY Act would provide market stability and encourage regulated financial institutions to enter digital asset markets. Banking groups warn that stablecoin rewards could drain deposits from traditional banks and restrict lending….
São Paulo Sues World and Amazon AWS for $47 Million Over Abusive Biometric Data Collection
Key Takeaways São Paulo sued World and AWS for exploiting vulnerable populations to collect biometric data for crypto. The lawsuit seeks to halt crypto payments and demands $47 million to compensate 400,000 affected consumers. Prosecutors allege World ignored a 2025…
Bitcoin Shows New Resilience as Stocks Retreat and Volatility Stays Subdued
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rose 4.4% to $65,000 as softer US inflation lifted crypto sentiment. Crypto gained 1.7% as the Nasdaq fell 2.9%, signaling a brief break from U.S. equities. Deribit volatility stayed near 1-year lows, but $51.12B futures leverage raises…
Discover Cardholders Gain Crypto Access as Moonpay Expands Its Payment Network
Key Takeaways Moonpay added Discover Network as its third major U.S. card brand alongside Visa and Mastercard. Discover Network cardholders can now buy crypto across Moonpay’s 500 enterprise partners. Moonpay serves 30 million customers in 180 countries and holds a…
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Smarter Web Sells 177 BTC in Early Debt Repayment Move
Key Takeaways Smarter Web repaid $11.7M on July 23 after selling 177.89 bitcoin early. Strategy sold 3,620 bitcoin during 2026 as treasury financing conditions tightened. Satsuma approved selling 668 bitcoin, while Smarter Web still holds 2,700 BTC. Early Repayment Funded…
9 Wall Street and Crypto Giants Unite to Protect Bitcoin With $15 Million Initiative
Key Takeaways Nine major firms launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium. Members pledged $15 million for security research. The group will fund developers without directing Bitcoin’s code. Wall Street and Crypto Leaders Back Bitcoin Security Blackrock, Coinbase, Strategy, Anchorage Digital, ARK…
Cryptoquant Founder Warns Bitcoin Spot Demand Fades While Futures Traders Hold Steady
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell to $65,568 on July 23, 2026, down 0.61% after a 13% July rebound. Blackrock’s IBIT led ETF inflows this week even as the price consolidated. Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju says weak spot demand leaves the rally…
