Key Takeaways Samsung will integrate native stablecoins into its Wallet app to create a comprehensive financial hub. This establishes Samsung as a pioneer mobile brand enabling fast and trusted digital value transfers. Samsung also launched its first credit card to unify payments, cash rewards, and digital assets. Samsung Announces Stablecoin Support in Samsung Wallet Stablecoins…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Not all banks in the Philippines play by the same rules. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, it issues distinct types of banking licenses, carefully calibrating each to…
Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA is weighing reforms that could allow spot bitcoin ETFs from 2028. SBI and Nomura’s plans show 2 major firms expect stronger demand for regulated crypto access. Implementing the 20% tax rate for crypto could determine whether local ETFs gain traction. Japan’s Regulators Weigh Custody Standards for Crypto Japan is moving closer…
Key Takeaways An Argentine deregulation bill lets investment funds buy digital assets, unlocking billions in potential demand. The draft approves the full tokenization of negotiable securities to create faster and cheaper stock markets. Smart contracts gain full legal recognition, enabling automated payments and the use of crypto as collateral. Deregulation Bill Puts Digital Assets At…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system for cross-border payments, the bank announced Thursday. The trial will initially handle inbound payroll credits…
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the CLARITY Act would provide market stability and encourage regulated financial institutions to enter digital asset markets. Banking groups warn that stablecoin rewards could drain deposits from traditional banks and restrict lending. The latest Senate draft faces opposition over its stablecoin provisions and safeguards governing federal officials’…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The primary mobile app for international cryptocurrency exchange OKX is no longer available for download on Google Play Store in the Philippines. A search for “OKX” on the platform currently displays results for the local…
Key Takeaways Ripple Mint gives institutions web-based and programmatic access to RLUSD. New APIs, webhooks and reference IDs support automated stablecoin operations. RLUSD is expanding across additional blockchain networks to reach more financial applications. Ripple Targets Institutional Stablecoin Operations Institutional access to the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin expanded on July 23 when Ripple launched Ripple…
Key Takeaways SEC’s Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and loans may be securities. Her warning could push decentralized finance (DeFi) firms like Morpho to redesign some managed yield products. Developers now face SEC talks on compliant structures before launching new onchain strategies in 2026. Hester Peirce Says 4 Lending Controls Could Pull On-chain Products…
Key Takeaways Moonpay added Discover Network as its third major U.S. card brand alongside Visa and Mastercard. Discover Network cardholders can now buy crypto across Moonpay’s 500 enterprise partners. Moonpay serves 30 million customers in 180 countries and holds a New York Bitlicense. A Third Major Card Network The latest addition puts Discover Network alongside…
