Key Takeaways Trump Accounts went live July 6 with a $1,000 federal seed for children born from 2025 through 2028. The White House said over 6 million accounts were requested, with $800 million entering markets this week. Asked about adding bitcoin to the accounts, Trump replied “I’m a big crypto guy,” hinting at an opening….
Key Takeaways BIP-110 miner signaling sat at 0.42% through July 2, well below its 55% activation threshold. Paul Sztorc’s eCash hard fork targets block 964,000, with an expected Aug. 21 launch window. IBIT held $44.95 billion in assets as of July 2, and its filings disclaim forked-asset rights. One is a proposed soft fork called…
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will change its strategy to make stock investing easier and attract everyday investors following the return of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon stated that the stock market must become more competitive to protect its share of local investment funds, InsiderPH reported. The announcement follows the…
Key Takeaways WiFi slows most on 2.4 GHz during 8-10 AM and 6-10 PM as nearby networks compete. Bluetooth devices and microwaves can disrupt 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz or 6 GHz may improve speeds. WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 users can reduce congestion by switching channels and moving routers centrally. Your WiFi can feel rock-solid…
Yield Guild Games (YGG) announced that it will sunset its web3 game publishing business unit, YGG Play, by August 1, 2026, following a prolonged crypto market downturn. The organization will redirect its resources toward the artificial intelligence (AI) data economy while maintaining its core blockchain ecosystem and the YGG token, according to a company statement….
Key Takeaways MiCA positioned Europe as a global crypto rulemaker, but implementation now carries the real market test. Fragmented implementation could influence where crypto users, firms, investment, jobs and tax revenue move. Crypto investors are watching whether Europe can convert regulatory ambition into lasting market leadership. Europe Has the Rules. Now the Market Is Watching…
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) will eliminate transaction fees for real-time person-to-person fund transfers through the InstaPay network starting July 7. The Aboitiz family-led lender announced the policy update through an official advisory, joining other commercial banks that have recently lowered digital transfer costs. According to the bank, the zero-fee InstaPay feature adds to…
Key Takeaways South Korea’s Supreme Court announced draft civil enforcement rules to systematically seize and freeze bitcoin. The rules allow courts to convert illiquid tokens into highly liquid assets to stabilize the crypto market. The National Court Administration will collect public opinions until Aug. 11 ahead of an October rollout. New Rules on Asset Seizure…
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has eliminated transaction fees for retail online fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet effective July 7. The state-owned lender announced that the zero-fee policy applies to transactions executed through its online retail channels, including the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App and iAccess. According to a company statement, the waiver…
Key Takeaways Circle stock rebounded 7% Monday after an OUSD press release previously triggered a 17% session drop. OUSD threatens Circle’s business model, where 96% of revenue relies on keeping interest on reserves. Regulators will release final rules on July 18, determining if OUSD can legally pay yield by 2027. The Battle for Reserve Yield…
