Key Takeaways Crypto startups could raise up to $5 million during a period of up to four years. Eligible issuers could raise up to $75 million in 12 months. A safe harbor could end investment-contract treatment. SEC Sets Two Exempt Offering Routes The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 18 that Regulation Crypto Assets…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin reached $65,000 on Tuesday, delivering a 2% weekly gain despite geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Coinglass recorded $56 million in short liquidations, yet analyst data shows strong sell-side resistance at $65,000. Anthony Scaramucci and Glassnode expect a recovery, citing conviction buying around $60,000 since January. Bitcoin Rebounds Bitcoin briefly tapped $65,000…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin wallet from 2012 moved 212 BTC worth $13.72M after 14 years. Coldcard’s exploit may be rattling OGs after nearly 2,000 BTC was stolen. Bitcoin’s 212 BTC now sits in Bech32, with the wallet owner still unknown. Vintage BTC Holder Realizes a 584,725% Gain August has turned into a graveyard awakening for long-dormant…
Key Takeaways Eligible EEA customers can trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks. Kraken offers traditional shares and xStocks within one account. Tokenized equities add transfers and trading beyond market hours. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks on Aug. 18,…
Key Takeaways Citi expects to launch institutional bitcoin custody later this year. More than 80% of Citi’s total event volume is processed in real time. Clients will access crypto and traditional custody in one framework. Bitcoin Custody Joins Citi’s Institutional Platform Bitcoin custody will become part of Custody+ later this year, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C)…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Most cryptocurrency transactions still happen behind complex wallet apps, seed phrases, and exchange interfaces. And while it is true that traditional fintech apps are slowly integrating crypto, the user experience in majority of native crypto…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor told MSTR investors they should hold for at least four years, ideally seven to 10. Strategy holds $4.8 billion in cash, mainly earmarked to cover STRC dividend payments. Buybacks stay paused unless MSTR hits a steep NAV discount; CEO Phong Le expects more bitcoin buys in 2026. A Four-Year Floor, Not…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Paying for street food, settling bill payments, or sending money to family across the Philippines is no longer dependent on carrying physical cash or waiting for paper checks to clear. Driven by shrinking fund transfer…
Key Takeaways Sui’s Hashi testnet processed 1.1 million bitcoin deposits and 165,000 withdrawals as of last week. Over 25 institutions, including Bitgo and Cumberland, are stress-testing Hashi’s BTC collateral system. Hashi’s Guardian Layer must clear security reviews before any 2026 mainnet transition begins. Deposit Volume Climbs in Testnet’s First Weeks Onchain analysts have reported that…
Key Takeaways Tether is expanding AI tools to 650M+ users, targeting smartphones in emerging markets. USDT’s $183B scale gives Tether a major channel to push AI into health, finance, and sports. Tether’s $6.8B reserve surplus could fund its next AI phase as it expands beyond crypto. Tether Expands Beyond Crypto as USDT Supply Holds Near…
