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…
A Bitcoin Whale Just Woke up With $188M After 7 Years — Here’s What Else Moved
Key Takeaways A whale moved 2,931 BTC ($188M) on July 12 after seven years dormant; the coins were acquired near $6,513. EmberCN tracked a trader swapping 17,385 ETH, about $31M, into 496.3 BTC with ETH/ BTC near 0.0285. Dormant wallet…
BSP Urges Banks to Strengthen Cybersecurity Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks
Build, Regulate, Navigate. 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) has urged financial institutions to overhaul their cybersecurity frameworks to counter the threat of…
Blackrock’s Tokenized Funds Hit $2.93B Onchain as Ethereum Leads With $1.1B
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s tokenized funds hold $2.93B onchain, led by Ethereum at $1.1B. Moody’s rated the $2.58B BUIDL fund AAA-mf in 2026, its top grade for a tokenized money market product. Blackrock filed with the SEC on May 8 for…
SEC Lifts Five-Year Moratorium on New Online Lending Platforms
Build, Regulate, Navigate. Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it will officially lift its nearly five-year moratorium on new online lending platforms…
Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum’s Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
Key Takeaways Cambridge released a report detailing Ethereum’s massive energy efficiency gains following the 2022 Merge. The network’s annual power demand dropped to 7.87 GWh, causing total emissions to plummet by nearly 99.98%. Ethereum now consumes a tiny fraction of…
Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
Key Takeaways Thailand’s bank set up checks to flag USDT transactions, restricting evasion of compliance measures. New source-of-funds rules cut large cash withdrawals by 35%, boosting the national electronic economy. Authorities restricted abnormal gold bullion buying, dropping monthly volumes to…
Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Key Takeaways Ripple came close to shutting down after the SEC filed a lawsuit over XRP. The company considered distributing its XRP holdings to shareholders. A court ruling found that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities transactions. Ripple…
How BTC Could Become a Global Digital Capital Asset by 2036
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor predicts broader bitcoin ownership, deeper institutional adoption, greater political importance and stronger financial integration by 2036. He expects bitcoin to serve as reserve capital, collateral and settlement infrastructure for institutions, banks, and sovereigns. Saylor says financial…
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP’s connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale’s focus strengthens XRP’s position as a leading digital asset for…
