Saylor’s Strategy Sold $135 Million in Bitcoin Without Tapping Its $1.25 Billion Monetization Program
Key Takeaways Vaneck’s Matthew Sigel says Strategy’s $135M July bitcoin sale left its $1.25B monetization program untouched. Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for about $216M between June 29 and July 5 to fund preferred stock dividends. Sigel called Strategy ‘a hedge…
Terawulf and Anthropic Sign 20-Year AI Data Center Lease Worth $19 Billion
Key Takeaways Terawulf signed a 20-year Anthropic lease worth about $19B in contracted revenue. Fluidstack will buy Terawulf’s 50.1% Abernathy stake, freeing capital for AI growth. Justified Data targets 401 MW by early 2028, with AI campuses driving future expansion….
PNB to Eliminate InstaPay, PESONet Fees Starting July 10
Philippine National Bank (PNB) will waive transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet starting July 10, 2026. The lender announced through an official advisory that the zero-fee structure will apply to transactions processed through its mobile application,…
A $15 Billion Plan Would Put a Floating City of 50,000 in International Waters
Key Takeaways Freedom Cruise Line seeks $15.6B for a 50,000-resident city; financing remains the hurdle. Norman Nixon’s 1990s concept revives, testing maritime engineering and nuclear power plans. Freedom Ship targets a 3-4 year build if funded; regulatory approval remains the…
List: PH Banks With Free InstaPay and PESONet Transfers After BSP Fee Rules
Several Philippine banks and electronic wallet operators have eliminated or adjusted their digital transaction costs in response to a central bank mandate requiring financial institutions to lower retail fund transfer charges. The fee adjustments follow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
Jim Rickards Asked Robert Kiyosaki to Read One Manuscript, Then His View of Global Finance Changed
Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki said a manuscript shared by Jim Rickards changed how he views global finance. Kiyosaki warned commonly held financial assets could face pressure as financial rules shift across markets. His claims remain warnings, with evidence and future…
$12 Trillion Vanguard Signals Deeper Crypto Push With New Head of Digital Assets Position
Key Takeaways Vanguard is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead Personal Wealth strategy and execution. The role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, governance, compliance, and client-facing capabilities. The posting gives Vanguard flexibility to shape its digital asset offerings…
Prediction Markets Price Platner’s Maine Senate Exit as All but Certain by Late July
Key Takeaways Kalshi contracts on Platner exiting before July 14 hit an all-time high of 82%, rising to 97% by late July. The Maine Senate winner market swung on the news, with Democrats holding a 59% edge over Republicans at…
SEC Unveils Sweeping 2026 Agenda to Reshape Crypto and Capital Markets
Key Takeaways The SEC agenda emphasizes crypto custody, tokenized securities trading, and capital raising under clearer regulatory standards. IPO reforms aim to reverse the decline of public companies while preserving core investor protections. Private market access remains central, with safeguards…
AEREDIUM Joins Lava Sandbox to Test Real Estate Settlement Across Multiple Payment Rails
Key Takeaways AEREDIUM joined Lava Tokenization Sandbox in July 2026 to test multi-chain real estate settlement models. Testing on the 1 major Alba Bay development aims to remove fragmented treasury barriers for asset developers. The 3 partners will focus next…
