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Cheaper Transfers and QR Ph Scans Push Nearly 65% of PH Payments Online — BSP

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Paying for street food, settling bill payments, or sending money to family across the Philippines is no longer dependent on carrying physical cash or waiting for paper checks to clear. Driven by shrinking fund transfer…

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Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans

Detroit-based Grounded has had to be flexible since it was founded in 2022. The startup was initially built around the idea of customizing electric vans like Ford’s E-Transit and General Motors’ BrightDrop for the “van life” set, using a modular, “Lego-like” system. Sensing a bigger opportunity, Grounded then started customizing those vans for small businesses….

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Sui’s Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 Weeks

Key Takeaways Sui’s Hashi testnet processed 1.1 million bitcoin deposits and 165,000 withdrawals as of last week. Over 25 institutions, including Bitgo and Cumberland, are stress-testing Hashi’s BTC collateral system. Hashi’s Guardian Layer must clear security reviews before any 2026 mainnet transition begins. Deposit Volume Climbs in Testnet’s First Weeks Onchain analysts have reported that…

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