QR Ph has become the dominant payment method among Philippine businesses utilizing fintech platform PayMongo, accounting for 55% of the total payment volume processed during the first half of 2026. Data published by PayMongo indicated that the national QR standard surpassed the combined shares of credit cards and e-wallets, registering a 510% year-over-year growth from…
Tether has frozen USDT balances in 131 TRON wallets linked to ISIS-K after U.S. sanctions officials added more than 100 crypto identifiers tied to the group. Summary Tether froze USDT balances across 131 ISIS-K-linked TRON wallets after OFAC updated its sanctions identifiers. Chainalysis said the TRON wallets received over $1.4 million and sent over $880,000…
MetaMask is expanding beyond its role as the world’s leading self-custody crypto wallet with the launch of Money Account, a new product that combines stablecoin savings, DeFi yield, trading, and everyday spending within a single balance. Developed by Consensys, the feature aims to transform MetaMask into a broader financial platform where users can earn yield…
Altra Running’s distinctive wide toe box and zero drop heel-toe design don’t facilitate marathon PRs or punchy 5Ks. But there’s a reason why Leonardo DiCaprio chose to wear all-weather Lone Peaks when playing Bob Ferguson in One Battle After Another. They’re comfortable, rugged, and the zero-drop design keeps you from getting tendonitis. Altras are the…
Key Takeaways BNB Chain launched Agent Studio, creating AI agents with wallets in about 15 minutes. AWS and BNB Chain combine cloud runtime with onchain identity and payments. BNB Chain plans biweekly updates as AI agents expand across Web3 services. AWS and BNB Chain Launch AI Agent Studio With Built-In Wallets and Crypto Payments BNB…
A closer look at the latest and most important developments surrounding Ripple and XRP. Ripple remains one of the most discussed subjects in the crypto space as the company continues to advance its ecosystem and participate in major initiatives. However, XRP has faced heavy pressure in the extended bear market, struggling to maintain momentum…
President Donald Trump generated more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to newly released U.S. financial disclosures, making digital assets by far the largest contributor to his business empire in 2025. The 927-page filing submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) reveals that…
Earlier this year, shares of traditional SaaS companies tumbled amid investor fears that software built with AI could eventually displace those businesses. Despite such concerns, Bending Spoons, a company that acquires and revitalizes stagnating but well-known tech firms, saw its shares surge in its market debut. It closed at $40.50 on Wednesday, nearly 40% above…
BNB Chain announced the launch of BNB Agent Studio on the BNB Smart Chain mainnet, allowing developers to scaffold and deploy autonomous artificial intelligence agents using a single text prompt within integrated development environments. The product consolidates separate web3 infrastructure components, including wallets, identity protocols, payment rails, hosting, and large language model access, into a…
Bitcoin has climbed back above $60,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declined to signal the direction of future interest rate decisions during an ECB policy discussion. Summary Bitcoin rebounded above $60,000 after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh declined to signal the future path of interest rates. CME FedWatch shows markets still expect rates to remain…
