Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has eliminated transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via the InstaPay and PESONet networks effective July 9, 2026. The thrift bank branch of the Metrobank Group announced the policy through an official advisory, stating that the zero-fee structure applies to transactions processed through the PSBank Mobile and Online banking platforms. (Read…
Key Takeaways Coinbase received UK investment services authorization, expanding beyond crypto into derivatives and equities. Advanced traders will gain access to perpetual futures tied to crypto, equities, and commodities. Retail users will be able to trade equities as Coinbase builds its everything exchange. Why Coinbase’s UK License Changes the Platform Crypto exchange Coinbase’s UK authorization…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has eliminated transaction fees for domestic fund transfers via the InstaPay and PESONet networks effective July 9, 2026. According to a social media update monitored by Digital Banks PH, depositors can now access zero-fee electronic fund transfers across both local retail networks. The new policy replaces Metrobank’s previous reduced…
Key Takeaways Trust Wallet has integrated Robinhood Chain, enabling self-custody support for Layer-2 assets. Layer-2 scaling bypasses Ethereum mainnet congestion, reducing individual transaction fees to cents. Moving forward, Trust Wallet users must update to the latest app version ahead of future campaigns. Expanding Self-Custody Access Trust Wallet has integrated Robinhood Chain into its mobile application…
Key Takeaways U.S. crypto ATMs fell to 27,945 machines, down 10,763 from a peak of 38,708. Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 on May 18, 2026, pulling 9,700 machines offline. Vermont’s Act 142 took effect July 1, 2026, joining bans in Indiana, Tennessee and Minnesota. Bitcoin ATM installations growth data from coinatmradar.com shows steady expansion from…
Key Takeaways On Wednesday, escalating Middle East tensions halted bitcoin’s July rally, dropping its price 3.5%. The volatility wiped out $40 billion in bitcoin market cap and triggered $372 million in total crypto liquidations. If the Trump administration maintains oil sanctions, high crude prices may push the Fed to hike rates. Geopolitical Tensions Halt Bitcoin…
Key Takeaways Jack Mallers launched Strike’s volatility-proof bitcoin loans on July 7, 2026. Volatility-proof loans cap LTV at 45% and carry a roughly 2.95% rate premium. The product excludes California, New York and Texas under Strike’s current terms. The product, called volatility-proof loans, lets borrowers keep their bitcoin in place no matter how far the…
Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the Senate’s July 13 return leaves little room before the Aug. 7 deadline. The House passed the bill, but Senate committee divisions and policy disputes have stalled a vote. Missing the deadline could delay the legislation for months and prolong uncertainty across crypto markets. Why Is the CLARITY Act Suddenly…
Key Takeaways SpaceXAI and Cursor plan to ship their first joint AI model as soon as Wednesday, per a staff memo. The model was trained on SpaceX’s Colossus cluster, scaling to roughly 1 million H100-equivalent GPUs. SpaceX, which holds 18,712 BTC, exercised its option to buy Cursor after a $60 billion deal set in April….
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s Zetrix AI Berhad group to adopt the Zetrix Layer-1 public blockchain platform as the foundational protocol for the Philippine government’s upcoming public blockchain infrastructure. According to the press release, the agreement was signed by DICT Secretary Henry…
