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Expecting ₱0 InstaPay Fees Forever? What the BSP’s Fair Pricing Rules Mean for Maya, GCash, and Bank Transfers
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. If you were hoping that
Eole Makes Japan’s First HYPE Treasury Buy, Targets a $611K Stake
Key Takeaways Eole bought 1,078.2547 HYPE for $66,002 (¥10.08M) on July 28, Japan’s first listed-company purchase. Eole’s $611K (¥100M) HYPE plan broadens Japan’s treasury market
BSP Removes Two Firms From Registered VASP List
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Consumer Technology Association Urges Senate Vote on CLARITY Act
Key Takeaways CTA urged the Senate to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor without delay. The group said clear crypto rules would encourage investment
Ripple Brings Aviva’s First Tokenized Fund to the XRP Ledger
Key Takeaways Aviva’s first tokenized fund share class operates on the XRP Ledger. Eligible digital-wallet investors retain the conventional fund’s protections. Komainu provides custody support,
Stablecoins Eclipse Bitcoin in Brazil as Demand Hits $14.68B
Key Takeaways Brazil’s crypto demand surged 135% in H1 2026, reaching $14.68B as the market matures and consolidates. Dollar-pegged stablecoins drive over 90% of this
Reno Casino Win Jumps 20% as Vegas Strip Slips Despite Conventions
Key Takeaways Reno casino win jumped 20.3% to $81.6M, its second-best month on record. Strip win fell 1.4% to $754.7M as baccarat volume dropped 22.2%.
Bitcoin Mining and AI Infra Stocks Rocket as Shorts Get Burned
Key Takeaways Keel Infrastructure led gainers with a 29.13% jump to $4.10 on July 30, 2026. Citadel absorbed a hedge fund’s liquidated stock positions across
Fed Hike Odds Surge as Warsh Unleashes Hawkish Warning
Key Takeaways The Fed held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29 in a 9-3 vote with three dissents. CME Fedwatch odds for a
Blackrock Drives $32M Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 4-Day Slide
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT drove $32.11M into bitcoin ETFs, ending a 4-day losing streak. Morgan Stanley’s MSOL drew $19.06M, showing staking ETFs can redirect altcoin