Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Coins.ph has addressed recent reports of regulatory scrutiny and allegations involving offshore gambling transactions in an exclusive response to BitPinas inquiries. The statement follows a report from international crypto outlet CoinDesk alleging that the Bangko…

Key Takeaways Cryptoquant reports 1.669 billion XRP in 30-day whale inflows to Binance, the highest in seven months. XRP Insights tracks 22.06 billion XRP across exchange wallets, with Upbit and Coinbase holding the most. Arab Chain cautions that rising Binance deposits don’t necessarily mean XRP holders are preparing to sell. XRP Whales Move 1.67 Billion…

Key Takeaways Solana opened a Shanghai office and hosted landmark city light shows despite China’s strict crypto bans. By focusing on tech and AI over token speculation, Solana secured local state-backed builder partnerships. Establishing an early footprint in China gives Solana a major advantage if Beijing eases crypto restrictions. Solana’s New Office in China Draws…

Key Takeaways Binance is exploring stock access in four markets: Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil. The push extends Binance beyond crypto, fully into tokenized stocks, commodities, and pre-IPO futures. Its next edge may come from combining global equities with AI-powered trading in one account. Binance Moves Beyond Crypto as Exchange Model Expands Binance…

Key Takeaways Solana’s biggest consensus overhaul is set for Oct. 21, with Alpenglow promising to cut transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds. The upgrade replaces Solana’s existing voting system with Votor, allowing validators to reach agreements much faster without putting every vote onchain. Despite the excitement surrounding Alpenglow, SOL is trading near…

Key Takeaways Bastion Trading opposes SkyAI’s $201M tender and questions the sale of roughly 70% of its SOL. The 9.99% shareholder wants board changes, fuller disclosure, and a tender price of at least $3.50. Shareholder support now hinges on whether SkyAI improves the deal and explains its solana sales. SkyAI’s $3 Tender Draws Pushback SkyAI’s…

Key Takeaways Charles Schwab opened bitcoin and ether trading to eligible retail clients on Oct. 15. CEO Rick Wurster identified Schwab Crypto as a new source of transaction-based revenue. Schwab plans to add solana, avalanche, and chainlink before the end of 2026. Schwab Opens Crypto Trading to Millions and Eyes New Revenue Streams Charles Schwab…

Key Takeaways Binance’s Bstocks hit $1B AUM in four months, becoming the fastest tokenized equity product on record. Industry-wide transfers topped $100B in Q3 2026 as tokenized stocks quadrupled to over a $3B market cap. Binance will expand Bstocks utility for retail traders across margin, hedging, and risk management. Rapid Growth and Parity Conversions Binance…

Key Takeaways Circle’s USDC is the first significant e-money token among 45 notified under the EU’s MiCA framework. The EBA assumes direct oversight of USDC’s reserves, liquidity and capital requirements on Nov. 12. Circle’s USDC will face dual supervision from the EBA and France’s ACPR, with U.S. regulatory cooperation. Circle’s USDC Becomes Europe’s First Systemically…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price is struggling to find its footing near $81,200 after a sharp retreat, with the $80,000 level emerging as the next major test for buyers. Asian stocks took a beating, led by steep losses in South Korea and Japan, as inflation worries and technology-sector selling rattled global markets. Bitcoin’s short-term technical indicators…