From Singapore to Dubai, from Solana to Bybit, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week.

Bybit has stopped new sign-ups from the Philippines after the SEC cracked down on unlicensed crypto platforms and enforced its new CASP regulations.

What is Polymarket? Where will POLY be used? When will the airdrop happen?

EveryX was named as the prediction market partner of the Global Esports Trading Competition at Lisbon.

The participation will help students equip themselves for future opportunities instead of being left behind by automation, as per YGG.

The Senate backed the CADENA Act, a rebranded blockchain bill that mandates real-time, tamper-proof transparency in all government spending.

A Filipino startup built Bagyo.app in just 72 hours, combining AI and blockchain to help communities navigate disaster relief during Super Typhoon Uwan.

Finance exec Charlito Mendoza, now BIR chief, once led the Philippines’ commitment to a global crypto tax reporting rule set for 2028.

Bitget integrates Morph Chain to expand its Onchain ecosystem and enable direct USDT trading and stablecoin settlements for global payments.

Caffeine AI Manila participants explored conversational app development using the “Self-Writing Internet,” with 100 prototypes built.

Davao City is set to roll out the blockchain-based DCitizen ID to streamline access to local services, starting with PWDs and senior citizens.

Bitcoin briefly dipped below $100K before rebounding, but investor attention has shifted as whales pile into its explosive Layer-2 potential.

Prediction markets reached a record $2B in weekly trading volume, led by Polymarket and Kalshi, as political and sports event betting drives mainstream adoption and institutional investment.

Community thought leaders praised the revised CADENA Act (SB 1330) for shifting from a blockchain-focused proposal to a tech-neutral, citizen-centered transparency law.

This FAQ breaks down who got Binance’s $80 crypto vouchers in the Philippines, the list of eligible areas, user activity rules, and tax advice.

Speaking at a media and information literacy conference, Sen. Aquino called for fixing the basics while embracing future-ready technology.

Ann Cuisia argues the revised CADENA Act is a governance milestone, praising its shift from prescribing blockchain to embedding true transparency in law.

Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology and principal author of Senate Bill No. 1330 or the “Blockchain the Budget Bill,” presided over a public hearing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to discu...

Rep. Agatha Paula “Agay” Aguilar Cruz has filed House Bill 4935, seeking a blockchain-based national budget system to boost transparency, accountability, and public participation in government spending.

The Department of Public Works and Highways adopts Integrity Chain to make infrastructure projects tamper-proof, transparent, and accountable to citizens.

[Op-Ed] Blockchain won’t fix government corruption if bad data is fed into the system. For John Clark Naldoza, real accountability starts with real verification.

DeriW’s decentralized exchange offers high-speed, gas-free trading with an airdrop campaign that rewards active users—no KYC, no borders.

Aya’s upcoming AI-powered super app promises the simplicity of a centralized app with the full benefits of DeFi and non-custodial security

Prediction market platform EveryX shows BNB and Dogecoin tied as favorites in its September event, with Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin trailing.

What is the key ingredient in this? Chief Strategy Officer Nassar Al Achkar said treating each country as priority.

The question is inevitable: are we on the cusp of a new altcoin season, or is this just a temporary bounce?

Industry analysts note that indirect prompt injections, that is, content not visible to the human eye but interpreted by LLM, represent a growing risk class, as documented by OWASP in its April 2025 update.