Bitcoin Hovers Near $64,000 While Coldcard Losses Top $116M
Key Takeaways Coldcard theft losses topped $116 million this week, with a fourth wave moving 388.9 BTC in one evening. Developer James O’Beirne’s tripwire wallet with no added entropy was swept by attackers within an hour. Capriole pegs bitcoin’s production…
RCBC’s Lito Villanueva Named PhilSec Digital Leader of the Year 2026
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Digital banking in the Philippines relies heavily on balancing rapid financial access with tight cybersecurity. Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President…
Democrats Move to Block CLARITY Act Due to Stalled Ethics Talks
Key Takeaways Punchbowl News has reported that Democrats will block cloture, citing stalled White House ethics talks. Sen. Ruben Gallego said Republicans aren’t engaging, while Sen. John Thune still wants a vote this week. Polymarket traders have cut the Clarity…
Western Union Launches Stablecard Visa Wallet for USDPT Stablecoin Spending Across 37 Markets
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Western Union is rolling out a dedicated digital wallet and Visa-backed payment card designed to let users store money in…
AEREDIUM CEO Says AI Strengthens Stablecoin Reserve Oversight
Key Takeaways AEREDIUM CEO Albert Dadon won U.S. Patent 12,694,407 B1 on July 29 for a 4-model AI audit system. The broad USPTO grant blocks rivals from using off-the-shelf AI to audit 100% of stablecoin reserves. The company is preparing…
How On-Chain Evidence Fueled a Citizen’s Arrest of a Crypto Scammer in Pasay City
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. In peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trades, fraudsters often rely on social engineering, technical jargon, and the gap between digital wallets and…
Dutch Court Hears Crypto Dispute Kidnapping Case
Key Takeaways A man was charged by Dutch prosecutors over a May 1 crypto dispute involving extortion of $69,000. Risky crypto schemes spur offline extortion threats, carrying up to 15 years under Dutch law. Suspect was released on probation before…
Senators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses
Key Takeaways Senators urged the SEC to investigate possible fraud involving $TRUMP. Nearly one million investors reportedly lost $3.81 billion. Trump-affiliated entities received $636 million as the token fell about 98%. Senators Ask SEC to Investigate $TRUMP U.S. Senators Elizabeth…
Binance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 Days
Key Takeaways Users can borrow up to 1,000 USDT against eligible BTC collateral. The initial 30-day term carries no price-triggered liquidation. Overdue balances face 36% annual penalty interest and liquidation risks. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On…
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Says $2 AI Audit Could Have Caught Coldcard Flaw
Key Takeaways Coldcard fixed a seed flaw on July 31 after AI reportedly found it in 8 minutes. Haseeb Qureshi says $2 AI audits could favor crypto firms with deeper security budgets. Qureshi urged frontier AI checks on every release…
