The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lifted its moratorium on transaction fee increases for automated clearing houses InstaPay and PESONet under new digital payment pricing rules, according …
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Key Takeaways The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act 85-5 on June 22, banning a Fed CBDC through 2030. The measure bars the Federal Reserve from issuing …
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South Korea Seeks to Expand FATF Crypto Travel Rule to Small Transactions
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottSouth Korea called for a consistent global regulatory framework and the expansion of the Travel Rule to counter cross-border money laundering involving virtual assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). …
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Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator Is Now Playable in Web Browsers
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways node=”” data-is-only- node=””> Google moved Earth’s 2007 flight sim to the web June 12, 2026, with no app needed. Google Earth’s free 3D flights point to …
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SEC Opens Consultation on Market Maker Rules to Boost Liquidity
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in coordination with local exchanges, issued draft rules on June 17 to establish a regulatory framework for market making in listed securities. …
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Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Prince Group Kingpin Hu Shi Arrested in Japan
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Hu Shi of Prince Group was arrested on June 14, further tightening global enforcement against pig butchering rings. In 2025, the DOJ launched a 127,271- bitcoin …
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Trump Executive Order Sets Deadlines for Federal Shift to Quantum-Resistant Encryption
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Federal departments must shift sensitive systems to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. New requirements assign agency leads, inventories, planning duties, and oversight responsibilities. Broader implementation could affect contractors, …
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Thailand Expands $307M Crypto Mining Probe as Chinese Financiers Face Arrests
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Thailand’s DSI seized 6,390 mining rigs after a $29 million electricity theft from the PEA. U.S. Secret Service tracking revealed Wang Yicheng’s group laundered $300 million …
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Key Takeaways Federal Reserve rate expectations are widening performance gaps between bitcoin, equities, and gold, making monetary policy a key factor in recent market moves. Equities are up …
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Kucoin Plugs Into Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0, Bringing Crypto to QR Checkouts
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways Kucoin has expanded its digital payment system into the Latin American nations of Argentina and Peru. Integrating stablecoins into Transferencias 3.0 addresses South America’s inflation and …
