China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) announced that it has partnered with financial technology company Paywatch to launch Earned Wage Access Plus (EWAP), a digital solution allowing employees to withdraw a portion of their earned salaries before their scheduled payday. Platform Mechanics The service enables eligible employees of Chinabank’s payroll partner companies to make multiple salary withdrawals…
Key Takeaways The yen dropped to historic lows, raising policy tightening fears that threaten global crypto liquidity. Bitfinex flagged the yen carry trade as a macro risk, warning a sharp reversal will hit BTC and ETH. Japan spent $73B on FX interventions, showing limited impact against massive global trading volumes. Yen Carry Trade Reversal Awakens…
Key Takeaways EU Parliament advanced the digital euro, moving the CBDC into final negotiations with member states. The asset will provide free basic accounts and holding limits, protecting commercial bank liquidity. The ECB will use the CBDC to counter stablecoins, reducing European dependence on external providers. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a…
Key Takeaways Cleanspark bought 454 BTC for about $29 million on July 7 at an average price near $64,000. The miner’s treasury now totals 13,924 BTC, worth roughly $880 million. Public miners sold a record 32,000+ BTC in Q1 2026, making Cleanspark’s accumulation a contrarian bet. Swimming Against The Tide The purchase was made at…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $95.30M and Ether ETFs shed $52.08M, ending recent inflow streaks. Solana ETFs saw small outflows, while HYPE and XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity. Japan signaled plans to study crypto ETFs as global digital asset adoption expands. Japan Weighs Crypto ETFs as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Return to Outflows The…
Key Takeaways Peter Schiff said bitcoin’s gold correlation was never real as BTC trades above $64,000. Schiff has cited gold up 9% and the Nasdaq up 13% this year while bitcoin declines against both. Schiff warns of a bitcoin ‘slow death’; bulls counter the drawdown is a bear phase, not a verdict. Schiff Continues With…
Key Takeaways MARA will acquire a Texas site with up to 2 GW of power capacity by 2028 for HPC and mining. MARA shares rose over 13% as the deal expanded its digital infrastructure strategy. Construction starts in 2026, with Starwood Digital Ventures targeting AI and bitcoin workloads. MARA to Acquire 1,200-Acre Texas Campus With…
Key Takeaways Ki Young Ju said July 10 that bullish bitcoin catalysts are months away, telling holders to ‘hang in there.’ Cryptoquant’s CEO has warned the bear market that turned in October 2025 could run into early 2027. Bitcoin is trading near $64,000, down about 11% in 2026, with sentiment gauges still deeply bearish. A…
Key Takeaways Saylor says he “feels invigorated” by bitcoin’s mission amid a digital monetary revolution. Strategy has kept accumulating through the 2026 bear market, with bitcoin trading near $64,000. Saylor projects digital capital, credit, and money layers driving bitcoin adoption through 2036. Continued Optimism Despite Shaky Macros Saylor’s comment extends a run of pronouncements in…
Coinfest Asia 2026, organized by Indonesia Crypto Network through its subsidiary Coinvestasi, will take place from Aug. 20 to 21 at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The event is structured to bring together digital asset institutions, developers, and market participants. According to an announcement from the organizers, the event will introduce specialized content tracks and…
