Key Takeaways Buyers pledge bitcoin to secure a loan that covers the down payment. The first mortgage follows standard Fannie Mae conforming guidelines. Coinbase One members can receive up to $10,000 in lender credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better Mortgage, operated by Better Home & Finance Holding Co. (Nasdaq: BETR), and crypto exchange Coinbase…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Filipinos planning for retirement can now earn tax-free returns without exposing their funds to stock market volatility. Under central bank guidelines issued on 20 August 2026, traditional bank time deposits are officially eligible under the…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin has outgrown founding-era orthodoxy. Self-custody should remain a right rather than a universal duty. Banks, securities, and governments could expand Bitcoin’s reach. Saylor Challenges Bitcoin’s Founding-Era Doctrine Bitcoin’s next phase should integrate the asset into modern financial and political institutions rather than isolate it within an ideologically pure…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft Memorandum Circular proposing a complete overhaul of SRC Rule 48.1, replacing a static 2015 framework with a modern, risk-sensitive margin trading structure for the Philippine…
Key Takeaways The FBI shut down two hacking tools called QScan and QTRouter. The tools targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, and other U.S. agencies. Hackers used infected devices to hide where their attacks began. FBI Takes QScan and QTRouter Offline Federal authorities disabled two interconnected hacking platforms on Aug. 26 by seizing domains essential to…
Key Takeaways Prediction market bets are more cautious than Wall Street analysts. Bitcoin’s price has a 69% chance of trading at $85,000 by the end of the year, using Polymarket odds on Aug. 26, 2026. In a note shared on Wednesday morning, Bernstein analysts expect six-digits by the year end and a bitcoin price of…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Treasury Department is creating a quantum readiness task force. Digital assets are included in the discussion. The Vice President, Digital Economy Group, of Moody’s Ratings, Cristiano Ventricelli, says the task force “adds a security dimension to the U.S. policy agenda.” Treasury Launches Quantum Task Force as Financial Risks Mount The world…
Key Takeaways Revolut launched EURR in 3 countries, opening euro stablecoin access to its 80M+ customers. EURR could reshape Europe’s stablecoin market by reducing reliance on USDC and USDT. Revolut plans wider EEA rollout in 2026 as Bridge and MiCA rules shape EURR adoption. Revolut Targets 80 Million Users With EURR Stablecoin Revolut is turning…
Key Takeaways Altcoins captured 65% of Binance volume at the rally’s peak. Bitcoin and ether held volume shares of 21% and 13.6%. Altcoin market capitalization increased by about $135 billion. Altcoins Capture Majority of Binance Trading Volume Altcoins dominated trading activity during the market rally, reaching their largest share of Binance volume in two years,…
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT led $314.37M into bitcoin ETFs on Tuesday, extending inflows to seven sessions. Solana, XRP, and HYPE gained $63.63M combined, showing institutional demand is broadening. Grayscale launched ZCSH with $314M in assets, testing demand beyond major crypto ETFs. Blackrock Captures Over 90% of $314.37M Bitcoin ETF Inflow The late-August bid showed no…
