A top designer was banned from Dribbble. Now he’s building his own competitor.

Dribbble has permanently banned dozens of designers from its platform following a new effort to pivot to a marketplace and chase monetization. This includes one of the platform’s most well-known designers, Gleb Kuznetsov, founder of the San Francisco-based design studio Milkinside. Dribbble deleted his account with its over 210 million followers because he shared his contact information with prospective clients through […]

Fed Survey Signals Structural Breakdown in US Credit System

Warning signs emerged in the July 2025 Federal Reserve lending survey, revealing entrenched structural stress across U.S. credit markets. Banks imposed tighter lending standards for nearly all categories, with business and consumer loan access deteriorating despite easing compared to 2024. Commercial and industrial credit dried up, particularly for small firms, as banks cited regulatory pressure, […]

SEC to allow some stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued interim guidance allowing certain U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents on corporate balance sheets.  Summary SEC permits qualifying USD stablecoins to be reported as cash equivalents. Applies only to fully backed, redeemable tokens with 1:1 pegs. Complements GENIUS Act and broader reforms under SEC […]

Coins.ph Kickstarts Nationwide On-Ground Activations

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Local cryptocurrency exchange Coins.ph launched a series of on-ground […]

Trump could soon sign executive order to penalize banks for discriminating against crypto firms

Key Takeaways A proposed White House executive order aims to penalize banks that discriminate against crypto and conservative companies. Banks may face fines or disciplinary measures if found violating equal credit, antitrust, or consumer protection laws. Share this article Banks could soon face federal penalties for cutting off conservative or crypto clients for political reasons […]

Wordle today: The answer and hints for August 5, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d […]

Ron Paul Warns Nuclear Conflict Risk Is Surging With No Diplomatic Brake

Nuclear tensions are spiking as Washington abandons diplomacy for military posturing, with Ron Paul warning that reckless responses to rhetoric are reviving Cold War dangers. Nuclear Risks Climb as Washington Trades Dialogue for Deployment, Warns Ron Paul Former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty Ron Paul wrote in his weekly column, published on Aug. […]

South Korean Banks Race To Launch Crypto Services Before Regulatory Changes

South Korean crypto season is officially underway! Some of South Korea’s largest lenders are set to launch their crypto and stablecoin-related services as the date for regulatory changes approaches. According to a local media article published on 3 August 2025, several banks in South Korea are in the process of creating dedicated organisations in preparation […]

The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines

When Dave Yeager stumbled upon the chamber of shiny, casino-style slot machines, he felt an instant pull. It was his first night of deployment in Seoul, South Korea, and the United States Army officer was in a bad headspace. The September 11, 2001, attacks had just happened, and he had a wife and two children […]