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Binance Returns to the Philippines Through Regulated Local Partnership
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
Key Takeaways Binance resumed access to the Philippine market by partnering with Blockshoals under the SEC’s supervised crypto regulatory sandbox framework. Meanwhile, the initiative starts
Why Brazil’s Central Bank Wants to Classify Stablecoins as Electronic Monetary Instruments
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
Key Takeaways Brazil’s central bank argued stablecoins are electronic money, setting the stage for strict new regulations. Crypto group Abcripto rejected this view, warning the
AI and Crypto Payments Raise New Questions for Autonomous Transactions
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
Key Takeaways Autonomous AI agents need programmable payment rails available around the clock. Agentic payments remain two to three years away from mainstream commercial use.
Why PH Becomes the Unexpected Intersection of Crypto’s Biggest Rivalry
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
What was originally a routine announcement from the global exchange quickly escalated into renewed debate over one of crypto’s longest-running executive feuds, and accidentally placing
Gold Rally Sparks Fresh Doubts About the Federal Reserve’s Next Move
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
Key Takeaways Gold recorded its first weekly gain in five weeks after softer U.S. jobs data altered rate expectations. Investors may have leaned too heavily
140+ Financial Giants Launch Open USD (OUSD) Stablecoin | Catch Up | June 28 – July 04, 2026
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
From an unprecedented multi-billion dollar public equity proposal by the world’s leading AI lab to game-changing consortium stablecoins shaking up legacy stock markets, here are
What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 4, 2026
Key Takeaways Strategy’s overhaul is designed to relieve near-term liquidity pressure while reducing the need for forced bitcoin sales. The plan includes a controversial BTC
Visa Launches Stablecoin Pilot With M-Pesa in DRC to Test Cross-Border Transfers
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 3, 2026
Key Takeaways Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq launched a pilot in 2026 using stablecoins for mobile transactions in the DRC. Sub-Saharan remittances cost nearly 8%, making
OKX Announces Direct Crypto Aid for Venezuelans Hit by Devastating Twin Earthquakes – Bitcoin News
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 3, 2026
Key Takeaways OKX launched a 20 USDT airdrop for earthquake victims, easing the financial burden on affected residents. Eligible La Guaira residents receive automatic credits,
Traders Push Bitcoin Back Above $62,000 as $31M Liquidations Signal Cooling Volatility
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 3, 2026
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded to $62,000 in early July after a sharp drop to a year-to-date low of $57,735. Crypto derivatives liquidations plunged to $31