Recto Rejects Leviste’s Claims of Blocking VAT Cuts Amid Fuel Price Crisis
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has publicly dismissed accusations from Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste that the executive branch is deliberately blocking congressional efforts...
Colombia’s Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency...
Key Takeaways: Colombia’s Constitutional Court blocked Petro’s $3.1 billion emergency tax decree on April 9. Fecoljuegos reported a 30% online GGR drop...
‘Code Like a Cook’ Book Launched to Teach Blockchain Development to Youth
Universal exchange platform Bitget has released a new educational book titled Programming4Youth: Code Like a Cook, designed to teach blockchain development and decentralized...
Shrinkflation Hits Brazilians as Middle East Conflict Pushes Prices Higher – Economics Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: With Brazil’s March inflation at 4.14%, firms adopted shrinkflation, ensuring prolonged consumer pain next. Bloomberg notes that March food prices...
DICT: Roblox Considers Philippine Data Center Amid Ongoing Child Safety Talks
Gaming platform Roblox is evaluating the establishment of a local data center in the Philippines. The potential infrastructure investment emerged during ongoing regulatory...
Aave Labs Secures $25M Stablecoin Grant as DAO Formalizes Revenue Control Model – Bitcoin...
Key Takeaways: Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. The...
SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities –...
Key Takeaways: SEC Commissioner favors a more permanent approach to defining broker rules in crypto markets. Guidance from SEC limits when crypto...
Bitcoin Shrugs off Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Hit $72,629 Intraday High – Markets...
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rose to $72,629 on April 13, recovering from a flash crash caused by failed U.S.-Iran talks. The Strait...
Polymarket Integrates Local E-Wallets for Direct Fiat Deposits in PH
Decentralized prediction market Polymarket has integrated leading Philippine digital payment platforms GCash, Maya, and GoTyme Bank as direct fiat deposit options for its...
Arizona Temporarily Stands Down on Kalshi Prosecution as Federal Ruling Blocks Monday Arraignment –...
Key Takeaways: A federal judge blocked Kalshi’s Monday arraignment in Arizona, ruling the CFTC is likely to succeed on federal preemption. Arizona...
