Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Eight months after the Senate acted, the bill that would let Filipinos follow their own money is still waiting in the House By Ann Cuisia (originally published on the author’s website) Commentary | Status updated
Key Takeaways MAS proposes prohibiting interest on its regulated stablecoins. Issuers would face stress tests and orderly wind-down planning. Selected foreign-regulated stablecoins could gain recognition. MAS Proposes Interest Ban and Stronger Issuer Safeguards The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed legislative changes Sept. 1 that would prohibit interest payments on MAS-regulated stablecoins and introduce stronger
Key Takeaways The wallet spent $106.5K on CASHCAT, sold it all for $672.6K, banking a $566K profit. It still holds $4.2 million worth of PONS after selling part of an earlier position. CASHCAT once traded on just $6.6 million in liquidity against a $150 million market cap. Two Trades, One Very Good Week Onchain trackers
Key Takeaways 21 firms, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, plan a U.S. dollar stablecoin for H1 2027. The move could challenge Tether and Circle in payments, settlement, and regulated digital cash. The group plans more G7 stablecoins next, with a euro token among its early priorities. Global Banks Double Stablecoin Coalition to 21 Ahead of
Key Takeaways Zcash (ZEC) surged 82% in August to a market cap over $14 billion following the launch of a spot Grayscale ETF. Monero (XMR) gained 40% in August after Thorchain integrated native cross-chain swap support for the token. Privacy assets face ongoing regulatory scrutiny but continue anchoring demand through decentralized liquidity. Institutional Exposure Drives
Key Takeaways Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital previously invested $200 million in Polymarket before this new $300M round. The new round would value Polymarket at $21 billion, up from a fraction of that in 2025. Rival Kalshi already hit a $22 billion valuation in May after its own $1B raise. Doubling Down, Again This isn’t 1789
Key Takeaways Blackrock led $216.70M into bitcoin ETFs on Monday, capping August with $3.52B in monthly inflows. Ether ETFs gained $87.68M for an 11th session as XRP and solana recorded gains too. Bitcoin ETF assets hit $99.61B, putting the $100B mark in focus as September begins. Bitcoin ETFs Close August With $3.52B in Monthly Inflows
Key Takeaways The whale deposited 70,739 ETH (about $174M) into exchanges over a 48 hour stretch recently. The wallet still holds 97,115 ETH, worth roughly $237 million, as of today. ETH changed hands near $2,430 in the transfers, implying pressure on ethereum’s price short term. A Familiar Onchain Signal Blockchain trackers spotted the movement, noting
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price stood around $77,850 to $78,125 on Sept. 1 as the $77,000 range floor faced another test. Market data shows bitcoin’s moving averages flash strong bullish signals, with 14 positive signs and zero negative readings. Bitfinex sees $77,100 per bitcoin as key BTC support as markets price a 57% chance of a
Key Takeaways U.S. Treasury policies pushed total crypto market capitalization past $2.7 trillion in August 2026. Bitcoin rose nearly 25% to breach $81,000, while Zcash outpaced all major coins with an 82% surge. Analysts project nitcoin could close 2026 with net gains if policy-driven market momentum holds. Bitcoin Rebounds Toward Year-End Profitability Following a rocky