Binance Drops VIP 3 Asset Bar to $1M as 4x OTC Trading Credit Broadens Tier Access
Key Takeaways Binance lowered its VIP 3 wallet asset requirement to $1 million on July 21, 2026. A 4x OTC multiplier broadens institutional crypto access across Binance tiers up to VIP 9. Binance will automatically process daily tier upgrades under…
Interactive Brokers Restricts Stablecoin Deposits for Philippine Retail Investors
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. International online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has officially suspended stablecoin deposit services for clients residing in the Philippines. The…
UK Lawmakers Probe 40% Crypto Transfer Blocks as Banking Scrutiny Widens
Key Takeaways The APPG opened a 6-week inquiry after banks reportedly blocked or delayed 40% of crypto transfers. HSBC and four rivals face scrutiny as 70% of exchanges link banking curbs to weaker U.K. expansion. APPG evidence closes August 31,…
Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 Scheduled for July 29-30 in Kuala Lumpur
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026) will take place on July 29–30, 2026, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur,…
Deputy Abused Police Powers to Secretly Track a Man’s Cellphone
Key Takeaways A sheriff’s deputy received 12 months in federal prison for using a false affidavit to obtain cellphone location data. Prosecutors said he tracked a private client’s estranged husband instead of a legitimate robbery suspect. The case is tied…
US Forces Press Iran Campaign as Brent Nears $92 and Tanker Traffic Keeps Falling
Key Takeaways U.S.-Iran combat cut Strait of Hormuz transits by nearly 50% to 127 vessels for the week ending July 19. Brent crude spiked toward $92 per barrel as Indian Oil Corp. suspended Iraqi oil loadings amid security risks. Goldman…
Russia’s Duma Advances Bill 1194918-8, Sending Crypto Law to Putin’s Desk – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma passed Bill No. 1194918-8 on July 21, sending it to Putin for signature. Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble ($3,800) annual crypto purchase cap under Bank of Russia oversight. Core provisions take effect Sept. 1, 2026, alongside…
Falcon Finance Launches USDf Card in More Than 90 Jurisdictions for Daily Spending
Key Takeaways Falcon Finance launched the USDf card across 90+ jurisdictions for verified users. USDf turns 3 asset classes – crypto, gold, and stocks into spendable liquidity. Falcon Finance will test whether a $0 annual fee drives tokenized assets into…
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Bottom Near $40,000 Before Multiyear Rally
Key Takeaways Peter Brandt expects a bitcoin bottom near $40,000 to $50,000 in early October 2026. Brandt targets a bitcoin top above $250,000 in late summer 2029, not 2027. Brandt pushed his $1 million bitcoin timeline to 2031 or 2032,…
SpaceX Slide and Kimi K3 Launch Fuel Fears of AI Stock Bubble
Key Takeaways SpaceX closed below $120 after seven consecutive declines, extending its loss from the $135 IPO price. Kimi K3’s strong reception reinforces concerns that Chinese developers can deliver competitive AI models at substantially lower prices. Upcoming SpaceX earnings, Starship…
