What’s Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
(AsiaGameHub) – Splinterlands has forged an official partnership with AtomicHub with the objectives of reviving and upgrading the WAX bridge, boosting visibility for its card NFTs, and simplifying cross-chain access for collectors and players. Splinterlands has previously supported WAX
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(AsiaGameHub) – Netflix has once again increased prices for all its streaming plans, including the ad-supported tier, Standard plan, and Premium plan. The revised rates became effective for new members on March 26, with existing subscribers set to experience
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(AsiaGameHub) – Google has extended its Live Translate feature— a real-time translation tool for headphones— to iPhones and additional countries. This update means the tool is now functional on both iOS and Android across 12 markets, such as Thailand,
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(SeaPRwire) – On March 26, Bitcoin dipped to $69,478 after Iran rejected direct U.S. ceasefire negotiations. President Trump’s Truth Social ultimatum—threatening to destroy Iranian power infrastructure—reignited escalation fears that markets had temporarily discounted. Bitcoin fell 2.8% overnight from $70,400
More(AsiaGameHub) – Officials in Ireland have successfully entered a previously inaccessible Bitcoin wallet associated with a significant criminal forfeiture. This development allowed the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to retrieve approximately 500 Bitcoin, valued at about $35.5 million based on
More(AsiaGameHub) – Playson has launched 4 Scarab Coins Hold and Win, a new Egyptian-themed slot built around an all-new Mystic Feature and an expanded bonus structure. The title went live on March 26, retaining the well-known Hold and Win
More(AsiaGameHub) – The development of three full-scale casinos in downstate New York has the potential to create one of the nation’s largest regional gaming hubs. According to a new analysis from CBRE Institutional Research, these three projects could generate
More(AsiaGameHub) – Stakelogic has unveiled Candy Links Bonanza 3, the latest installment in its Candy Links franchise. The slot maintains the series’ emphasis on coin collection and multi-layered bonus features, while introducing enhanced functionality for Hot Spots, Free Spins,
More(AsiaGameHub) – GGPoker has announced the return of its Bounty Hunters Series, scheduled to run from April 5 to April 28, 2026. This event promises at least $80,000,000 in guaranteed prizes and will focus on knockout poker formats, which
More(AsiaGameHub) – The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to return to ESPN for its Main Event in 2026, following the finalization of a new multi-year agreement. Coverage is scheduled to commence on July 2 and will be
More(AsiaGameHub) – Codere is once again back in the spotlight following reports that the group has hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to lead a sale process that could value the business at over €2 billion. While the process remains
More(AsiaGameHub) – The Philippine National Police has intensified enforcement related to online gaming platforms following fresh alerts regarding child safety, cybercrime, and gambling-like features. Roblox has come under scrutiny in this initiative, though police noted that the broader investigation
More(AsiaGameHub) – PG Soft has introduced Mayan Destiny to its slot game collection, launching a Mayan-themed title centered around a Prize Wheel feature and an expanded Wheel of Fate bonus. The game uses a straightforward 3×3 layout and prioritizes
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TLDR H&M stock dropped as much as 6.6% on Thursday following underwhelming March sales guidance Q1 operating profit hit SEK 1.51 billion, outperforming forecasts of SEK 1.39 billion March sales growth is guided at 1% in constant currency, falling short
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Key Takeaways Gold prices retreated by approximately 1–1.5% on Thursday, fluctuating between $4,441 and $4,476 per ounce. Market volatility is being fueled by contradictory reports from the U.S. and Iran regarding potential peace negotiations. Crude oil prices have climbed back
MoreTLDR Charles Hoskinson stated that privacy-centric systems, such as Midnight, are transforming the financial landscape. The Midnight Foundation has collaborated with Monument Bank Limited to tokenize retail deposits across the UK. This collaboration aims to introduce savings products to the
MoreTLDR Swan Bitcoin has submitted a court application to compel Cantor Fitzgerald and former CEO Howard Lutnick to provide testimony and documents. This subpoena request is connected to an ongoing legal battle concerning a failed Bitcoin mining venture that involved
MoreTLDR Shares of Chewy climbed approximately 13% following the company’s release of 2026 revenue forecasts between $13.6 billion and $13.75 billion, surpassing Wall Street projections Fourth-quarter revenue reached $3.26 billion, increasing 8.1% when accounting for the additional week in the
MoreTLDR Wave Life Sciences shares dropped 30% on Thursday following the release of interim Phase 1 data from its INLIGHT trial for obesity. A single 240mg dose of WVE-007 led to a 14% reduction in visceral fat, adjusted for placebo,
MoreTLDR SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file for its IPO within days, with a target valuation of $1.75 trillion. This potential share sale could raise over $75 billion, potentially becoming the largest IPO in history. Space stocks experienced a surge
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