Author: Joseph Rees

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers through InstaPay and PESONet starting

Key Takeaways The Fed CBDC ban cleared Congress 85-5 in the Senate and 358-32 in the House, both veto-proof margins.

Key Takeaways Brazil proposed a 24-hour stablecoin hold, disrupting B2B payment speeds as VASPs deploy risk checks. Paraguay convicted two

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed a recent visit to the Philippines to hold regulatory and governance discussions with domestic finance

Key Takeaways USDT and USDC led a $2.119B stablecoin outflow in 7 days, signaling weaker crypto liquidity. DAI gained 5.48%

Key Takeaways Lawmakers reviewed how decentralized assets may aid dissidents, journalists, and activists facing financial restrictions. China’s digital-currency strategy raised

Key Takeaways Ripple is seeking to expand XRP’s role within institutional payment infrastructure tied to $16 trillion in annual payments

Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades near $60K in late June 2026, more than 50% below its 2025 high of approximately $126K.

Key Takeaways 9 AI models saw bitcoin at $100,000 between Sept. 14, 2026, and May 2027. Meta AI and Manus

Key Takeaways Lepard says Kevin Warsh’s Fed task force on inflation measurement is designed to justify rate cuts before the