Most Banks Dropped Transfer Fees. BSP Is Now Reviewing Those That Didn’t
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) is currently evaluating compliance reports and cost breakdowns submitted by financial institutions and e-wallet…
CLARITY Act Enters 18-Day Senate Window Before August Recess
Key Takeaways The Senate has 18 legislative days before the August recess, leaving limited time to finalize the CLARITY Act. Supporters say ethics provisions remain the main negotiating hurdle as bipartisan discussions continue. Russia’s move toward a legal crypto framework…
The Dramatic Shift in Bitcoin Ownership Splitting the Market
Key Takeaways Large Bitcoin whales accumulated 66,700 BTC while mid-tier owners aggressively sold off their holdings. This supply shift to larger wallets signals a positive medium-term outlook by reducing available Bitcoin. Strategy paused its Bitcoin purchases to raise $263.5 million…
Spain–Argentina World Cup Final Drives Nearly $2B Across Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways Kalshi’s Spain–Argentina event closed with $1.893B in trading volume. Polymarket reported $83.75M across its final-specific markets. Combined volume reached $1.977B, led overwhelmingly by Kalshi. Final trading accelerates after Friday’s snapshot The Spain–Argentina World Cup final generated approximately $1.977…
Bitcoin Roars Back Above $65K as Iran War Fails to Break Whale Buying Frenzy
Key Takeaways Bitcoin whales added 66,700 BTC over 60 days as price rebounded to $65,420 on July 20. Short liquidations and a moving average convergence divergence ( MACD) bull signal drove Bitcoin above its 200-week average. Traders now watch $67,200…
Russia Nears Final Crypto Vote With Retail Caps, Licensed Exchanges and Bitcoin Trade
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma votes July 21 after 327 deputies backed the crypto bill’s first reading. Bank of Russia may cap retail crypto buys at 300,000 rubles, limiting domestic demand. Bitcoin trade use could expand Sept. 1, but licensing rules…
Morgan Stanley Edges Past Goldman Sachs as Wall Street’s Top AI Debt Bank: Here’s What It Means
Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley overtook Goldman Sachs as the top AI debt-deal bank as global AI issuance nears $570B in 2026. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick says 2026 data center capex is running near $850B, up from a $575B forecast….
Strategy Sells $263.5 Million of MSTR Stock but Adds No Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Strategy sold 2.73 million MSTR shares, generating $263.5 million while making no bitcoin purchase during the week. Bitcoin holdings remained at 843,775 BTC, with Strategy’s last disclosed acquisition occurring on June 22. Strategy’s dollar reserve reached $3.225 billion,…
FATF Warns Incomplete Crypto Regulations Are Fueling Illicit Finance
Key Takeaways FATF’s updated report noted 83% of surveyed jurisdictions advanced crypto regulations and the Travel Rule. The task force urged stronger oversight of offshore virtual asset providers to close illicit regulatory gaps. FATF warned criminals exploit weak links, citing…
Tala Launches ‘Debt with Dignity’ Initiative to Promote Fair Digital Lending
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Digital lending platform Tala has announced details regarding its “Debt with Dignity” initiative, outlining operational standards focused on fee transparency,…
