Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Whether you use the eGovPH app to handle official documents, run an online business through digital payment gateways, rely on stable internet for freelancing, or hang out with friends on Discord, the leadership of the…
Key Takeaways The Soviet Union’s SG-3 Kola borehole hit a record 12,262 meters in 1989, short of its 15 km goal. Core samples at Kola upended seismic models, finding no expected granite-to-basalt boundary at depth. Heat near 414°F made rock flow and squeeze the hole shut, ending the Kola project in 1992. On the Kola…
Key Takeaways Gallup’s 2024 report found only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. Disengagement costs the global economy $8.9 trillion, and recruiters now probe candidates’ interest harder. LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill urges candidates to research companies and show curiosity before 2024 interviews. Hiring managers are starting to hear it in interviews: candidates who can…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. When unexpected expenses hit, whether it’s a sudden hospital bill, home repair, or urgent tuition fee, waiting for payday or navigating traditional government bureaucracy isn’t always an option. To bridge this gap, the Social Security…
Key Takeaways The bug could have created spendable XRP beyond its fixed supply. The fix shipped Sept. 25; investigators found no evidence of exploitation. Ripple is expanding simulated attacks and mathematical protocol checks. Ripple Responds to a Threat to XRP’s Fixed Supply A critical flaw could have allowed unauthorized XRP creation, prompting Ripple to reinforce…
Key Takeaways Evernorth holds about 473 million XRP, with approximately $300 million in gross cash proceeds. Common stock is expected to begin Nasdaq trading Oct. 12 as XRPN. The Bearchamp finale is scheduled for Oct. 14 in Times Square. 473 Million XRP Moves Into a Public Company Stock market investors are set to gain exposure…
Key Takeaways Papertrade’s explosive debut has taken quite a turn, with open interest plunging 93.7% from $11 billion to just $693 million in roughly 24 hours. The exchange has also watched $48 million in deposits disappear, bringing its total value locked down from $118 million to $70 million after a whirlwind first weekend. Beyond the…
Key Takeaways The $93.4M Ledger hardware wallet exploit has allegedly expanded to Mediamarkt, a major European retailer. A customer found an earlier implant version that passes software checks, warning others to inspect devices. Ledger claims the attack is limited to Asian reseller CryptoBilis but is now reviewing reseller controls. New Tampered Ledger Wallets Allegedly Found…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price trades near $83,770, with resistance between $83,900 and $84,200 limiting its latest recovery. Bitcoin’s RSI sits at 52, while negative momentum signals suggest the rebound still lacks confirmation. Bitcoin remains above its longer-term averages, but losing $82,500 could expose the $80,308 low. Bitcoin’s price is knocking on the door of $84,000,…
Key Takeaways As of Oct. 11, 2026, Liquid Network’s peg-out operations remain frozen 35 days after an exploit drained nearly 4,000 BTC. Attackers returned 3,400 BTC but still hold 598.5 BTC worth $49.69 million, leaving the protocol’s creators frustrated. Blockstream faces growing criticism as an external security audit continues with no date for restoring peg-outs….
