Austin, Texas, July 16th, 2026, FinanceWire

The new report, titled “Back to Basics,” examines bitcoin’s fundamentals, the limits of paper exposure, and the data behind the current buying opportunity, paired with 50% off trading fees and no-cost recurring buys.

Onramp, the bitcoin-centric financial services platform built on Multi-Institution Custody, today released Back to Basics, a summer 2026 research report making the case for owning bitcoin directly at one of the most asymmetric moments in the asset’s history. Bitcoin currently trades roughly ~50% below its late-2025 high, the shallowest drawdown on record by bitcoin’s own historical standard, while the S&P 500 sits within ~1% of its all-time high, the Nasdaq within ~4%, and gold within ~24% of its peak. Alongside the report, Onramp is offering 50% off trading fees and no-cost recurring buys for new clients. The report and offers are available here. 

The timing reflects a deliberate view on where the current cycle stands. Prior drawdowns reached 93% in 2011, 85% from 2013 to 2015, 83% in 2017 to 2018, and 77% from 2021 to 2022. Each ended in a new all-time high. The current cycle’s ~50% decline is the shallowest in bitcoin’s history, occurring as the Fear & Greed Index sits at 22, in extreme-fear territory, at the time of writing. The report arrives at the moment sentiment is at its worst and the historical data makes the clearest case for accumulation.

Back to Basics is organized in three sections. The first covers ten foundational ideas behind owning bitcoin: why fiat currency is designed to lose value, how a capped supply of 21 million makes bitcoin’s scarcity verifiable rather than promised, and why direct ownership differs meaningfully from holding an instrument that tracks the price. The second examines the full range of bitcoin exposure, from ETF shares and exchange balances to structured products and treasury equities, laying out what holders actually own in each case and where the counterparty risk sits. The third presents the data: where the current drawdown sits relative to prior cycles and the pattern of recoveries that have followed comparable declines.

“We find that a meaningful share of people who consider themselves bitcoin owners actually hold a paper claim against it. You get the price exposure, but not the asset itself,” said Michael Tanguma, Founder and CEO of Onramp. “That’s what Back to Basics is designed to address. Whether you’ve never owned real bitcoin or you’ve been sitting in a wrapper for years, this campaign is the on-ramp to the real thing. There’s no substitute for holding it directly.” 

The report makes clear that paper exposure, however convenient, reintroduces the counterparty risk bitcoin was designed to eliminate. A balance at an exchange is the obligation of a platform that may have lent the coins elsewhere. A fund share is a claim on a fund that holds a claim with a custodian. A yield-bearing product passes a borrower’s risk to the holder as a return. A share in a bitcoin-holding company embeds the asset inside a business with its own leverage and dilution. With each step away from the underlying asset, the holder gains convenience and accepts an additional party between themselves and their bitcoin.

“The fundamentals have not changed. The price has,” said Brian Cubellis, Chief Strategy Officer at Onramp. “Back to Basics gives investors the data and the framework to recognize this for what it is, one of the most compelling accumulation windows in bitcoin’s history, and to act on it.”

The campaign also marks the launch of recurring buys on Onramp, a new feature available to every client with no fees that lets investors dollar-cost average into bitcoin automatically on a schedule they set. Alongside it, both new and existing clients get 50% off the fees on every bitcoin buy and sell through September 7, plus free access to the Back to Basics report.

For those looking to do more, the first 100 clients to open an Onramp Bitcoin IRA pay no first- -year-fees. Separately, clients can access Multi-Institution Custody, the 2-of-3 model Onramp pioneered, at a reduced rate of $100 per month.

Back to Basics also marks an expansion of Onramp Media, the company’s editorial arm. The same week the report was released, Onramp debuted Signal vs. Noise, a new weekly show in which four hosts each bring their top stories to the table and the strongest survive, a format built to separate what matters in markets from what merely trends. Alongside the show, Onramp is standing up a dedicated editorial news desk covering money, markets, and the forces reshaping both. The premise mirrors the report itself: strip away the noise, return to the fundamentals, and follow the signal.

The full report and all offers are available here. 

About Onramp

Onramp is a financial platform for people who think about wealth in decades. Onramp Finance, its latest offering, unifies cash accounts with Onramp-funded rewards up to 5% through a partnership with Bridge, a spending card with up to 1.5% cash back, low-cost bitcoin brokerage in all 50 states, bitcoin IRAs, and direct gold access in a single account. Onramp pioneered Multi-Institution Custody (MIC), a model that eliminates reliance on any single custodian by distributing security across independent institutions including Onramp, BitGo, Coincover, and Tetra. No single institution can access, move, or lose a client’s bitcoin. Bitcoin held in MIC is insured by Lloyd’s of London. Users can learn more at onrampbitcoin.com.

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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, July 16th, 2026, Chainwire

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitunix has launched the Bitunix Card, a Visa-powered payment solution that allows users to spend their funds on everyday purchases, and earn yield on idle balances.

The launch reflects a growing demand for practical crypto products that connect digital assets with everyday spending. Instead of moving funds between multiple platforms, Bitunix users can now manage payments, and earnings from one place.

The Bitunix Card can be used at more than 130 million merchants worldwide that accept Visa payments. Users can pay for everyday services and subscriptions such as Uber, ChatGPT, Amazon, Spotify, and Netflix, while also using the card when traveling internationally. Payments are completed instantly, allowing users to spend their crypto as easily as they would with any traditional payment card. The card offers up to 8% cashback on eligible spending, with rewards capped at 1,000 USDT monthly.

To support everyday payments across different regions, the Bitunix Card is compatible with major digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Paypal, as well as selected regional payment platforms and local payment networks.

Available through the Bitunix web platform as well as its iOS and Android applications, the card is designed to give users more utility for their USDT beyond trading. Through a unified dashboard, users can manage card balances, transfer funds between accounts, track transactions, monitor cashback rewards, and control card settings in one place.

The card applies standard regional network processing fees, while eligible users may offset these costs through cashback rewards, depending on their VIP tier.

In addition, eligible balances held on the card can automatically earn yield, reaching up to 11.6% annually, depending on the asset and applicable conditions.

“The Bitunix Card goes far beyond payments. It unlocks a seamless, high-yield financial ecosystem built for everyday global commerce,” said Bitunix’s Chief Strategy Officer, Steven Gu.

The card comes with no issuance fee and no monthly maintenance fee. To activate the card, users are required to transfer a minimum balance of 100 USDT to their card account. The funds remain fully available for spending and do not represent an activation fee.

Users can apply for the Bitunix Card directly through the Bitunix platform. The card is offered to eligible Bitunix users who have completed the platform’s identity verification process and reside in supported regions.

The launch is part of Bitunix’s broader effort to make cryptocurrency more practical for everyday use. By combining spending and earning features in a single product, Bitunix gives users more ways to put their digital assets to use in everyday life.

For more information about the Bitunix Card and application details, users can visit the official Bitunix Card page.

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Bitunix is a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange trusted by over 5 million users across more than 150 countries. Guided by its core principle of better liquidity, better trading, the platform is built for traders who expect more, committed to providing Ultra Trust, Ultra Products, and Ultra Experience. Bitunix offers a fast registration process and a user-friendly verification system to ensure safety and compliance. With global standards of protection through Proof of Reserves (POR) and the Bitunix Care Fund, the exchange prioritizes user trust and fund security. Industry-first innovations like Fixed Risk, TradingView-powered chart suite, along with indicator alerts, cloud-synced templates, provide both beginners and advanced traders with a seamless experience. Making Bitunix one of the most dynamic platforms on the market.

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First Miss & Mrs Cross Continent gathering brings together 24 contestants from seven nations and an audience of 450 at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre in Ireland

Brussels, Belgium, 16th Jul 2026— Twenty-four contestants representing seven nations brought fashion, cultural traditions and messages of social responsibility to the first edition of the Miss & Mrs Cross Continent pageant, held on 5 July at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin, hosted by Diana Stahl and Asia Kuzma.

The multicultural programme welcomed approximately 450 guests for an afternoon organised around the theme of “beauty and purpose.” Alongside the competition itself, contestants and visitors took part in drug-education activities intended to encourage informed choices and community participation in prevention.

The pageant was sponsored by Broccoli Care Ltd. and organised by Miss & Mrs Cross Continent Events Ltd. in collaboration with The Truth About Drugs Ireland. Contestants presented aspects of their national and personal backgrounds through fashion, artistic performances and individual messages concerning leadership, responsibility and positive change.

The Mayor of South Dublin, Councillor Francis Timmons, addressed the audience and spoke about the value of combining cultural inclusion with preventive education.

“Today’s initiative is an important step in bringing communities together while promoting education and prevention,” Mayor Timmons said. “I was particularly impressed to learn that the contestants embraced The Truth About Drugs campaign as part of their preparation for the pageant. Their willingness to learn and help educate others demonstrates how positive leadership can make a real difference in building healthier, stronger communities.”

The participation of contestants from different cultural backgrounds reflected the increasingly diverse character of communities across Dublin. While the pageant provided a platform for personal achievement and creative expression, organisers also incorporated an educational component intended to give the participants a subject of wider social relevance to examine and communicate.

Drug education before the stage programme

The afternoon began with guided tours of a Truth About Drugs exhibition located at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre. Visitors were introduced to information concerning commonly abused substances, their short- and long-term effects and the social circumstances in which drug use can begin.

The exhibition also presented the educational booklets, documentary materials and online courses available through The Truth About Drugs programme. The materials are designed for use by individuals, parents, teachers, community organisations and prevention volunteers and are provided without religious content.

Many of the contestants began engaging with the programme before the pageant. Several completed all fourteen online courses, while others studied selected modules covering substances including cannabis, cocaine, synthetic drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol and painkillers.

Their participation formed part of the preparation for the competition rather than a separate presentation added on the day. Organisers said the intention was to encourage contestants to consider how public visibility can be connected with social responsibility and the sharing of factual information.

The Truth About Drugs initiative is conducted internationally by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World and supported by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists. Its educational approach is based on presenting information in accessible language before young people are exposed to pressure to experiment with drugs.

The campaign was inspired by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, who wrote that “the single most destructive element present in our present culture is drugs.” The programme developed from the Church’s longstanding involvement in drug-prevention education and is now used in a range of community, school and voluntary settings.

Rather than relying primarily on warnings, the materials explain the composition and effects of different substances and include accounts from people who experienced addiction. The purpose is to give readers sufficient information to evaluate claims they may encounter from peers, advertising, entertainment or illicit drug sellers.

“Bringing drug education into a multicultural gathering gives the subject a human and constructive setting,” said Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and the United Nations.

“The contestants came from different nations and professional and cultural backgrounds, yet they shared a willingness to become better informed and to use their influence responsibly,” Arjona added. “This reflects values that are central to European community life: human dignity, personal responsibility, prevention and cooperation across cultures. Social leadership is not defined only by visibility, but by what a person chooses to communicate and contribute.”

Cultural traditions represented in Dublin

Following the exhibition tours, guests moved to the auditorium for the main pageant programme. The contestants appeared in a series of presentations reflecting their individual interests, abilities and national traditions.

The programme also included performances by Scoil Rince Ní Aogáin, led by Denise Egan, presenting the tradition of Irish dance. The Mudra School of Indian Classical Dance contributed performances drawn from Indian artistic traditions, while dancers from the Indonesian Irish Association presented traditional Indonesian culture.

The combination of Irish, Indian, Indonesian and other international contributions placed cultural exchange at the centre of the afternoon. For members of Dublin’s migrant communities, the gathering offered an opportunity to present traditions maintained within families and community associations while participating in a shared public programme.

The presentations were followed by the announcement of winners in several categories. The principal title of Miss Cross Continent 2026 was awarded to Niveditha Vudayagiri, a software engineer who holds a master’s degree in artificial intelligence.

Fortunate Lindokuhle Masina was named first runner-up, and Yuki Yuliatin was selected as second runner-up.

The backgrounds of the finalists illustrated the pageant’s emphasis on achievement beyond physical appearance. Professional development, education, cultural participation and community involvement were presented as relevant aspects of how contestants understood leadership.

The organisers said the first edition was conceived as a meeting point between the pageant sector and community initiatives. The cooperation with The Truth About Drugs Ireland gave contestants a practical educational subject to study and allowed visitors to examine the materials directly during the exhibition tours.

The Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin opened in 2017 as a religious and community facility serving Scientologists and the wider public. Its premises include an auditorium, meeting rooms, sports and recreational facilities and spaces used by local organisations for educational, cultural and charitable programmes.

The Centre has hosted activities involving neighbourhood associations, cultural communities, voluntary groups, educators and public representatives. Its community work includes support for drug prevention, human-rights education, moral education and volunteer initiatives.

The Church of Scientology was founded by author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. In addition to the religious services provided to their congregations, Churches of Scientology and their members support secular programmes addressing drug prevention, human-rights awareness, community values and disaster response.

The Miss & Mrs Cross Continent programme concluded with participants and guests recognising education, cooperation and informed decision-making as practical elements in reducing the harm associated with drug abuse. The afternoon connected those subjects with cultural expression and the role of individuals who use public platforms to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Church of Scientology in Europe

The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent. Its recognition as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to grow, reflecting its established religious presence and its commitment to education, prevention, freedom of religion or belief and community betterment. Through cooperation with civil-society organisations and local communities, Scientologists support initiatives intended to address social concerns through practical information and voluntary service.

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