Telegram Short-Link Domain t.me Suspended Globally Following Registry Action
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The domain registry for Montenegro’s .me country code top-level domain has suspended Telegram’s primary short-link domain, t.me, disrupting web-based access…
The Crypto Law That Could Change Everything Has Three Weeks to Pass, or Die
Key Takeaways CLARITY Act needs about 7 Democrats before Aug. 7; Gallego and Alsobrooks are the only 2 confirmed. Galaxy Digital cut 2026 CLARITY odds from 75% to 50% as Senate delays cloud crypto policy. Senate may release a new…
Kalshi Takes Tribal Sovereignty Fight to Ninth Circuit Over Sports Markets
Key Takeaways Three California tribes seek to block Kalshi contracts on tribal lands. Kalshi says IGRA cannot reach a company outside tribal gaming agreements. 27 states and Washington, D.C., filed an amicus brief supporting the tribes. Tribal case tests a…
Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi Lead Strategy’s Bitcoin Banking Adoption
Key Takeaways Fidelity led with 71%, followed by BNY at 46% and Goldman Sachs at 45% in Strategy’s new Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index. JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup each scored 43%, despite relying on different combinations of bitcoin-related services. The…
Convenience Store Giant Lawson Tests JPYC Stablecoin Payments in Japan’s First POS Retail Pilot
Key Takeaways Lawson will pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo store in August using POS integration. Lawson is one of the “big three” convenience store giants in Japan, alongside 7-Eleven and Familymart. Hashport powers the test, moving yen stablecoins…
Strategy Launches Bitcoin Bank Adoption Index With 32% Overall Score
Key Takeaways Strategy’s Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index compares public adoption signals across trading, custody, products, lending and executive activity. Fidelity leads the ranking at 71%, followed by BNY at 46% and Goldman Sachs at 45%. The index’s 32% overall score…
Bitmine Raises Ether Holdings to 5.77 Million, Reaches 4.8% of Ethereum Supply
Key Takeaways Bitmine raised its holdings to 5.77M ETH, reaching 96% of its 5% ethereum supply target. MAVAN now stakes 4.92M ETH, with projected annualized staking revenue of $242M. Tom Lee says Robinhood Chain could boost ethereum adoption through ETH-based…
SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets
Key Takeaways SBI Holdings and Solana formed SBI Solana Global to connect Japan’s economy with international liquidity. The venture will launch stablecoins and tokenized assets, aiming to make Japan an Asian on-chain hub. The alliance plans to build cross-border AI…
L2 Posts More Than $3 Billion in DEX Volume With 7 Million Daily Transfers
Key Takeaways Robinhood Chain generated over $3 billion in decentralized exchange ( DEX) platform volume over its first full week, according to defillama.com. Morpho Blue holds $89.04 million of the chain’s $139.78 million in total value locked. Just $13 million…
Saylor Reports Zero Bitcoin Buys as Strategy’s Cash Reserve Hits $3 Billion
Key Takeaways Strategy increased its USD reserve by $450 million to $3 billion as of July 12, 2026. Bitcoin holdings held at 843,775 BTC, with an aggregate cost basis of $63.69 billion. Strategy raised $466.7 million selling MSTR shares under…
