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SEC Flags dYdX and Other Decentralized Exchanges for Unlicensed Operations in PH
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a wave of public advisories against prominent decentralized cryptocurrency exchange dYdX, alongside four other decentralized trading
Soluna Holdings Expands Blockware Partnership to Wind-Powered West Texas Site, Topping 17 MW
Key Takeaways: Soluna Holdings and Blockware signed a 4th expansion deal, adding 3.3 MW at Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Blockware now holds over
DICT Rejects Meta’s Misinformation Plan, Threatens Stricter Regulations
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expressed dissatisfaction with Meta’s proposed measures to combat online disinformation, warning that the Philippine government may
Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold
Key Takeaways: Ripple says institutional adoption of digital assets is happening now. Craddock states the focus has shifted to infrastructure and real-world use cases. Paris
Is Binance Returning to PH? Exchange Briefly Opens, Then Removes Manila Job Postings
Binance spokesperson replied to a BitPinas inquiry. Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently posted, and subsequently removed, job openings for Manila-based roles on the professional networking
Ripple Says Broader Access Brings More Participation and Utility
Key Takeaways: XRP gains regulated access as deposits go live on SoFi’s platform. SoFi expands crypto offerings by adding XRP alongside major assets. Ripple highlights
Arbitrum Freezes $70M from KelpDAO Exploit, Intercepting North Korean Hackers
The Arbitrum Security Council has utilized its emergency powers to freeze and relocate 30,766 ETH, valued at over $70 million, tied to the April 18
Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains
Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins. River data shows STRC preferred stock
Coins.ph Now Allows Users to Pay USDT, USDC Via QRPh
Locally licensed Coins.ph has launched a new feature allowing its users to settle daily transactions using stablecoins through the national QRPh standard. Announced on this
Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Binance Research saw RWA perps jump from 0.2% to 4.9% in 90 days, challenging futures markets. Gold hit 3.6% of COMEX and silver