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Binance Drops VIP 3 Asset Bar to $1M as 4x OTC Trading Credit Broadens Tier Access
Key Takeaways Binance lowered its VIP 3 wallet asset requirement to $1 million on July 21, 2026. A 4x OTC multiplier broadens institutional crypto access
Interactive Brokers Restricts Stablecoin Deposits for Philippine Retail Investors
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. International online trading platform Interactive
UK Lawmakers Probe 40% Crypto Transfer Blocks as Banking Scrutiny Widens
Key Takeaways The APPG opened a 6-week inquiry after banks reportedly blocked or delayed 40% of crypto transfers. HSBC and four rivals face scrutiny as
Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 Scheduled for July 29-30 in Kuala Lumpur
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW
Deputy Abused Police Powers to Secretly Track a Man’s Cellphone
Key Takeaways A sheriff’s deputy received 12 months in federal prison for using a false affidavit to obtain cellphone location data. Prosecutors said he tracked
US Forces Press Iran Campaign as Brent Nears $92 and Tanker Traffic Keeps Falling
Key Takeaways U.S.-Iran combat cut Strait of Hormuz transits by nearly 50% to 127 vessels for the week ending July 19. Brent crude spiked toward
Russia’s Duma Advances Bill 1194918-8, Sending Crypto Law to Putin’s Desk – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma passed Bill No. 1194918-8 on July 21, sending it to Putin for signature. Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble ($3,800) annual crypto
Falcon Finance Launches USDf Card in More Than 90 Jurisdictions for Daily Spending
Key Takeaways Falcon Finance launched the USDf card across 90+ jurisdictions for verified users. USDf turns 3 asset classes – crypto, gold, and stocks into
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Bottom Near $40,000 Before Multiyear Rally
Key Takeaways Peter Brandt expects a bitcoin bottom near $40,000 to $50,000 in early October 2026. Brandt targets a bitcoin top above $250,000 in late
SpaceX Slide and Kimi K3 Launch Fuel Fears of AI Stock Bubble
Key Takeaways SpaceX closed below $120 after seven consecutive declines, extending its loss from the $135 IPO price. Kimi K3’s strong reception reinforces concerns that