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[Token2049] XREX Group Schedules Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore Following U.S. Senate CLARITY Act Vote

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Check out the BitPinas Token 2049 Coverage Here Blockchain financial institution XREX Group will host the fourth annual Stablecoin Summit in Singapore on Oct. 8, bringing together cryptocurrency firms, global payment networks and financial regulators…

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Vault Summit Asia to Convene Financial Institutions in Singapore on Oct. 9

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Check out the BitPinas Token 2049 Coverage Here Vault Summit will host its inaugural Asia edition at Andaz Singapore on Oct. 9, bringing together more than 600 participants from traditional and onchain finance to examine…

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Brazil Seizes Record Crypto Funds From Self-Custody Wallets

Key Takeaways Police dismantled a cybercrime ring that infected state agencies, freezing nearly $18.5M in bank assets. Authorities seized $1.7M in crypto from self-custody wallets, marking Brazil’s largest seizure of this kind. Detectives found seed phrases during raids, moving illicit funds into state custody to halt the scheme. Over $1.7 Million Recovered From Self-Custody Wallets…

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Morph Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program for Stablecoin Settlement

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Blockchain infrastructure developer Morph has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program to expand cross-border stablecoin payment and settlement solutions for Web3 companies and creators, the company announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The global initiative connects…

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Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets Lifetime Ban From New York AG

Key Takeaways New York’s settlement covers running, promoting, and advising crypto businesses. Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to meet a forfeiture condition. Celsius creditors received over $3.4 billion through August. Permanent Ban Blocks Mashinsky’s Return to Crypto Business Alex Mashinsky faces a permanent prohibition on crypto, securities, and commodities business activities…

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Ledger Asks MY and PH-based CryptoBilis to Pause Sales Amid User Reports of Drained Funds, Security Concerns

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger asked regional distributor CryptoBilis to suspend all sales and shipments of its products while the company investigates reports of stolen cryptocurrency from users in Southeast Asia. Ledger is investigating reports of…

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BSP Imposes ₱1B Capital Requirement on Local Banks Operating Digital Models

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 has required thrift, rural and cooperative banks operating digital banking models to meet a ₱1 billion minimum capital floor and adhere to stricter risk management rules. Under Circular No. 1240,…

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RCBC Wins Two Digital Banking Recognition Titles at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation secured two major accolades at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026 for its digital financial products catering to Social Security System members and remote workers. The Philippine lender received the award…

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