Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Unopened boxes of Pokemon cards did something remarkable over the past five years: they quadrupled in value, outperforming both the stock market and Bitcoin. Now, crypto startups are placing those high-performing collectibles into secure vaults…
Goliath Ventures and founder Christopher Delgado face parallel civil actions from two U.S. market regulators, adding to a federal criminal case in which Delgado has already pleaded guilty. Summary SEC says Goliath Ventures raised at least $425 million from more than 1,300 investors through offerings. CFTC says about 1,600 customers contributed at least $397 million…
Google Drive has stopped automatically sending photos from desktop folders to Google Photos, so new files added to previously backed-up folders will no longer appear there unless users change their setup. As of Aug. 10, Google Drive for desktop no longer supports automatic backups from computer folders to Google Photos, ending a feature many users…
Key Takeaways FINMA oversees a Swiss financial sector that generated CHF 74 billion in 2024. Switzerland counted 1,766 blockchain firms in 2025 under its layered regulatory model. Switzerland’s proposed crypto-institution regime remained pending on Aug. 11, 2026. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) sits at the center of that machine. Created under legislation passed…
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you like buying fresh fruits and vegetables. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Maintaining a bank account in the Philippines can often feel like a slow leak in your wallet. Between small transactional surcharges, off-network penalties, and strict balance maintenance rules, traditional bank accounts quietly drain hundreds, sometimes…
Spritehood has sold 42,956 paid NFTs on Robinhood Chain in about 53 minutes, generating nearly $1.28 million for Pudgy Penguins co-founder Cole Villemain. Summary Paid buyers minted 42,956 Spritehood NFTs priced at either $17 or $117. The sale generated about $1.283 million, equal to roughly 684.28 ETH at the mint price. Another 1,488 NFTs were…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has updated the network’s long-term roadmap, placing greater emphasis on privacy, post-quantum security, artificial intelligence and new approaches to scaling. In an Aug. 10 post on X, Buterin compared Ethereum’s current “Strawmap” with the roadmap published in 2023, outlining which priorities have remained, which have been downgraded and which new technologies…
In addition to a historic total solar eclipse, August also features one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. On the night of August 12 and into the early morning of August 13, astronomy enthusiasts in the northern hemisphere and parts of the southern hemisphere will be able to admire the Perseids during…
Key Takeaways Cryptolink cannot operate its 96 crypto ATMs for three months. AUSTRAC cited failures involving required transaction reports. The company already paid a fine and agreed to a compliance deal. Why Did AUSTRAC Shut Down Cryptolink’s 96 Crypto ATMs? Cryptolink’s 96 cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (CATMs), which allow customers to exchange cash for cryptocurrency,…
