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Philippine agency empowers youth with blockchain and NFT education
24.9.2024
The Philippines’ DOST-ASTI introduced blockchain, NFTs, and crypto to youth, with a focus on real-world applications, fostering innovation for the future
Stables Money onboards Coins.ph's Philippine peso stablecoin
29.8.2024
Stables Money already has a chunk of the $35 billion Philippine remittance market and will upgrade service with the new stablecoin
Backlash as WazirX ‘socializes’ $235M loss, $10B metaverse plan for shut-ins: Asia Express
2.8.2024
Backlash to WasirX’s “socialized loss” strategy, Philippines wants Binance off app store, Japan’s metaverse plan for shut-ins. Asia Express
Backlash as WazirX ‘socializes’ $235M loss, $10B metaverse plan for shut-ins: Asia Express
2.8.2024
Backlash to WazirX’s “socialized loss” strategy, Philippines wants Binance off app store, Japan’s metaverse plan for shut-ins. Asia Express
Philippines Plans to Introduce Wholesale CBDC by 2029
27.7.2024
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to introduce its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029. The Philippine central bank’s CBDC initiative is near its proof-of-concept completion. “This is an innovative payment instrument,” said the BSP deputy governor....
Philippines Plans CBDC Launch by 2029 Under Project Agila
25.7.2024
The Philippines has also set its sights on releasing its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029 to create a wholesale form of currency. Project Agila, the initiative of the country’s central bank, is steadily approaching the Proof of Concept stage. This initiative will investigate...
Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects
20.7.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona...
Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
15.7.2024
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance...
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
12.7.2024
Singapore isn’t in a rush to list crypto ETFs, according to SGX CEO this week as Philippines charges two over a $6M XRP hot wallet hack
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
12.7.2024
Singapore isn’t in a rush to list crypto ETFs, according to SGX CEO this week as Philippines charges two over a $6M XRP hot wallet hack
Tether and Uquid Partner for Social Security Payments in the Philippines
1.7.2024
The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has announced a collaboration with Uquid, a Web3 e-commerce platform. This partnership enables residents of the Philippines to pay their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using the stablecoin issued on The Open Network (TON). Additionally, Uquid...
Philippines adopts Tether’s USDT for social security payments
1.7.2024
The Social Security System is a state-run social insurance program that serves employees in the official, informal, and private sectors
Philippine SEC Warns Against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading Investments
20.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued an advisory on Wednesday to inform the public that Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. The company has been offering investment opportunities online, promising returns of...
This Might Be The Fyre Festival Of Pokémon Fan Conventions
4.6.2024
Pokémon has a rich history and spans across several mediums like video games, trading cards, merchandise, and more. So it would, in theory, be a perfect fit for fan conventions. The Pokémon Company hosts plenty of its own events like Go Fest for Pokémon Go fans and its World Championship...
Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines' local currency
21.5.2024
For the first time in history, the price of one Bitcoin exceeded 11 million yen in Japan, while prices also peaked in terms of the Argentinean and the Philippines peso
Philippines' Central Bank Gives Approval to Coins.ph to Pilot Stablecoin in Key Remittance Market
14.5.2024
Philippines' central bank has given its approval to digital currency exchange Coins.ph to pilot a Philippine Peso backed stablecoin called PHPC, the company said last week
Philippines Central Bank Approves Trials for National Stablecoin Tied to Local Peso
13.5.2024
The Philippines central bank has given the green light for controlled trials of a national stablecoin that will be pegged 1:1 to the local peso.
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Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing
13.5.2024
The test aims to evaluate PHPC's real-world performance, its impact on the local fiat ecosystem, and its potential uses including payments, trading, and DeFi applications
Philippine Central Bank Approves Peso-Pegged Stablecoin for Faster Remittances
13.5.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, has approved PHPC, a stablecoin pegged to the Philippine peso, aimed at facilitating cost-effective remittances. Crypto exchange Coins.ph, the stablecoin issuer, plans to attract 20,000 to 30,000 users in the first month....
Philippines Regulator to Unveil Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework in Second Half of 2024
7.5.2024
Emilio B. Aquino, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines, announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in the latter half of 2024. Aquino expressed optimism that tech giants Apple and Google will promptly comply with the SEC’s request...