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Filipinos Are Searching Less for Shopee and Lazada—Because They’re Becoming the Sellers, Says Paymongo

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. For years, the dominant story of Philippine e-commerce was simple: millions of shoppers logging onto Shopee and Lazada to buy everything from electronics to household goods. But a shift is reshaping digital commerce across the…

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Who Lost Bitcoin and Who’s at Risk

Key Takeaways Coldcard-linked thefts drained bitcoin from hundreds of wallets on July 30. Coinkite says Mk3 seeds had about 40 bits of entropy instead of 128. Coldcard users must install fixed firmware and create new seeds before moving funds. According to a deep analysis from Galaxy Research, the core theft unfolded in a tightly coordinated…

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PalawanPay Powers QRPh Payments for Small Businesses at BIYAYA Festival 2026

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Pop-up markets and community festivals are vital launching pads for local vendors in the Philippines, but accepting digital payments often comes with a steep catch: merchant transaction fees that erode already thin profit margins. For…

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CLARITY Act Push Hits 1 Million With 7 Days Before Senate Recess

Key Takeaways Stand With Crypto reports one million contacts supporting the bill. Officials warn the proposal could weaken safeguards and oversight. The widening dispute threatens action before the August recess. Million-Contact Campaign Intensifies Senate Pressure Stand With Crypto, a nonprofit crypto advocacy organization that mobilizes digital asset owners around legislation and elections, announced July 31…

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Blackrock Drives 79% of Bitcoin ETFs $233M Inflow

Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT led $233.13M into bitcoin ETFs, extending the recovery to 2 days. XRP ETF assets hit $1B as ether and solana gains signaled broader institutional demand. HYPE paused a 5-day outflow run at $260.44M as markets watch whether demand returns in August. 7 Bitcoin Funds Gain as Blackrock Pulls $183.38M The institutional…

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Expecting ₱0 InstaPay Fees Forever? What the BSP’s Fair Pricing Rules Mean for Maya, GCash, and Bank Transfers

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. If you were hoping that central bank regulations would force e-wallets to drop transfer fees to zero, you will need to adjust your expectations. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) clarified that its regulatory framework,…

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