Key Takeaways Shih received a 22-year prison sentence in Taiwan for leading the Cointhink crypto fraud ring. The ring laundered $71.3 million USD via Tether’s USDT, exposing risks in unverified crypto exchange platforms. Suspect Shih can appeal his 22-year sentence while prosecutors seek to seize assets from 14 defendants. Deceptive Credentials Exploited Victims The mastermind…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing administrative sanctions for violations related to crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The decree sets specific fines, operational suspensions, and remedial measures for unauthorized market activities,…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin blocks cap at 4 million weight units, forcing lower-fee payments to wait. Bitcoin Core 31.0 can evict weak packages when a node’s 300 MB mempool fills. Bitcoin users have 3 fee-bump paths, RBF, CPFP, and mining accelerators when congestion persists. The Line Forms Before the Block Think of a crowded subway platform…
Weekly Crypto Roundup 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) is currently evaluating compliance reports and cost breakdowns submitted by financial institutions and e-wallet operators that have yet to fully waive or significantly slash interbank transfer charges. According to…
Key Takeaways The Senate has 18 legislative days before the August recess, leaving limited time to finalize the CLARITY Act. Supporters say ethics provisions remain the main negotiating hurdle as bipartisan discussions continue. Russia’s move toward a legal crypto framework is adding urgency to calls for U.S. action. CLARITY Act Faces a Decisive Senate Week…
Key Takeaways Polymarket odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure hit 26% as traders weigh threats to Saudi oil exports. Yemeni Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening 4.5 million barrels of oil transit. The contract uses IMF PortWatch data rather than news reports, ensuring objective market resolution. Chances of a naval blockade…
Key Takeaways Ether ETFs led July 13–17 with $105.44M, beating bitcoin funds’ $75.67M weekly inflow. Blackrock’s IBIT gained $204.1M as Fidelity’s FBTC lost $181.1M, exposing sharp fund splits. HYPE lost $7.26M while XRP gained $6.78M, pointing to selective altcoin demand. Ether ETFs Add $105M to Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Weekly Inflows From July 13 to…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin whales added 66,700 BTC over 60 days as price rebounded to $65,420 on July 20. Short liquidations and a moving average convergence divergence ( MACD) bull signal drove Bitcoin above its 200-week average. Traders now watch $67,200 resistance as the Iran war keeps oil and BTC volatility high. The move came after…
Key Takeaways The House marked 1 year since passing the CLARITY Act, but the digital asset bill remains stalled in the Senate. Experts warn that removing Section 604 could subject noncustodial crypto developers to the Bank Secrecy Act. A Senate vote is expected before the August recess, though enacting the market structure rules remains unclear….
Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley overtook Goldman Sachs as the top AI debt-deal bank as global AI issuance nears $570B in 2026. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick says 2026 data center capex is running near $850B, up from a $575B forecast. Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan are arranging roughly $13B for a Meta data center in El…
