Philippine-based venture firm BYC Ventures has announced the launch of the BYC Tomorrow Fund, introducing a private pilot program to disburse scholarship allowances to information technology (IT) students in the National Capital Region (NCR). The fund’s initial rollout is being executed through iSkolar, a student-built scholarship platform utilizing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According
Key Takeaways Grayscale says Strategy’s weaker shares may restrict future bitcoin purchases. Dividend pressure from STRC could raise costs and increase BTC market volatility. Analysts remain split as traders watch for another Strategy purchase disclosure. Grayscale Flags Rising Risks to Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Machine Strategy’s bitcoin strategy is facing a new test as questions emerge
Stellar Philippines and web3 education platform Rise In concluded the “Build the Future of Finance” hackathon on May 23, 2026, marking the deployment of 28 localized applications onto the Stellar Mainnet. The week-long event culminated in an in-person Demo Day hosted at the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) headquarters in Manila, where 16 finalist teams
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger is expanding beyond payments to support tokenized assets and financial products. Tokenized securities, funds, repos, and loans could broaden XRP Ledger’s real-world utility. Schwartz said XRP Ledger’s growing asset ecosystem may deepen its role in financial markets. ‘ XRP in a Minute’ Shows How XRPL Is Moving Beyond Basic Transfers Ripple
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s network hashrate dropped 145 EH/s since May 28, falling to 885 EH/s as prices slide to February lows. Hashprice fell 26.96% in 30 days to $28.26/PH/s, with Elektron Energy CEO Rapha Zagury calling it Bitcoin’s first “ hashrate bear market.” A 10.76% difficulty reduction is projected for June 13, 2026, as fees
Key Takeaways Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a bitcoin purchase of either 320 BTC or 3,200 BTC. Forecasts call for bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026 and $500,000 by 2030. Institutional demand could strengthen if Strategy resumes large-scale bitcoin accumulation. Standard Chartered Sees Strategy Rebound as BTC Tests a Fragile Floor
Key Takeaways Strategy reaffirmed its long-term goal of increasing net bitcoin and bitcoin per share. CEO Phong Le rejected speculation that a 32 BTC sale signaled a strategic shift. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s remarks reinforced expectations for continued bitcoin accumulation. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key
Key Takeaways Peter Schiff warned of a “ Crypto Black Monday” as bitcoin fell roughly 24% over the past month. In Schiff’s X poll, 59% of over 15,700+ voters said BTC must hit zero before they concede he was right. Bulls cite RSI levels and model targets near $165,000, with the 2026 low serving as
Key Takeaways Gold fell 23% from its January 2026 high of $5,608/oz to $4,331 on June 5, 2026. Kevin Warsh’s Fed and a 172,000 May payrolls beat pushed rate-hike odds higher, pressuring metals. Central banks added roughly 19 tonnes of gold in April, but Western outflows continued driving prices down. How Far Prices Have Fallen
Key Takeaways Renato Renner’s ETH Zurich team linked 2 qubits over 30 meters to generate certified randomness. Nature study could strengthen cryptography, gaming and security systems beyond classical methods. ETH Zurich’s findings bolster quantum advantage and may reshape security models after 2026. Inside a 30-meter tunnel in Zurich, two qubits traded microwave whispers and out