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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Sara Duterte's impeachment trial comes down to one charge: 817 million pesos of unexplained wealth, 14 Senate votes and the 2028 race
Prosecutors have dropped three of four articles against Vice President Sara Duterte and bet everything on unexplained wealth. Her defence began on 9 November. A conviction needs 14 votes and could end her 2028 bid.
APAC Briefing7 min read

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

CLARITY is faltering into its final weekend, and the CFTC is done waiting
CLARITY staggers into its final weekend with fading odds, a Thune forcing motion and a CFTC backstop threat.
Market Authority6 min read

Sunday, September 6, 2026

The CLARITY Act gets its Senate moment on September 15, and 60 votes decide everything
The CLARITY Act faces a Senate cloture vote expected 15 September needing 60 votes, as the SEC and CFTC advance parallel crypto rulemakings and former regulators warn on offshore perps.
Market Authority6 min read