Key Takeaways U.S. M2 hit a record $23.16 trillion as global measures pushed toward $103 trillion. Bitcoin ripped higher in August but remains below its 2025 peak. U.S. M2, DXY and bitcoin ETF flows will decide whether the catch-up trade survives. Global M2 Blows Through Record Territory Just like the global debt, the money supply…
Key Takeaways Hyperliquid’s AQAv2 upgrade is now live and was approved by 69.08% of validators. The mechanism directs 90% of yield on roughly $5 billion in USDC toward HYPE buybacks. The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund has already spent about $1.1 billion acquiring 45.07 million HYPE. What AQAv2 Does Hyperliquid’s validators approved the AQAv2, or “Aligned Quote…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Filipino crypto traders hoping for Binance’s quick return to the local market are getting a firm reality check from regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that allowing the crypto exchange’s local partner…
Key Takeaways Iran’s rial hit a record 2.02 million per dollar on Aug. 24, amid new U.S. sanctions. The IRGC reportedly controls 65% of Iran’s bitcoin mining capacity via state-linked farms. Trump’s new sanctions name digital assets as a target for the first time, per Treasury. A Record-Low Rial and a New Sanctions Wave Iran’s…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. AI becomes the decision layer of the digital economy. Settlement, ownership, and provenance still have to run on something. Paul Soliman is the Founder and CEO/CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc. and Chairman and Group CEO of BayaniChain,…
Key Takeaways USDC and USDT card top-ups hit $13.8B by August 2026, pushing stablecoins into daily spending. Base led tracked spending at $1.2B, showing crypto card growth is spreading across multiple chains. Visa and Mastercard still power most cards; subsidy-free growth is next. Stablecoin Cards Move Beyond Trading as Consumer Spending Rises Stablecoins are starting…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Traditional financial institutions often operate under a dangerous assumption: if they do not offer crypto trading or digital asset custody, they are immune to digital asset risk. Former regulator and current TRM Labs APAC Compliance…
Key Takeaways Varso Gas sold a $1.53M Powerball ticket whose 180-day claim window ended Aug. 20. California schools could receive $1.53M, adding to $1.1B in unclaimed prizes since 1985. Varso Gas gets a 0.5% bonus, about $7,500, whether the Powerball prize is claimed or not. The 180-day clock ran out on 8/20 for a $1,532,761…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Philippine regulatory authorities are evaluating proposals to ban or geo-block Facebook nationwide, citing severe child safety risks, rampant misinformation, and Meta’s delayed response during violent crisis events. The move follows a high-profile campus shooting in…
Key Takeaways Nebraska certified two online sports wagering measures for the Nov. 3 ballot on Aug. 21. Fanduel and Draftkings put about $3.5M each into the petition campaign, filings show. The measures would send 70% of gambling tax revenue to property tax credits. A Vote on a Market That Already Has Customers Secretary of State…
