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Philippines SEC warns of 'cloud mining' Ponzi related to Bitcoin Vault
16.9.2020
The Philippines SEC has identified ‘Mining City’ as a Ponzi scheme and warned promoters of the scam that they could face up to 21 years imprisonment
One Month On, Forsage Continues Despite SEC’s Ponzi Warnings
6.8.2020
Forsage members are courting a high risk with the Philippines' securities regulator
Philippines Central Bank Becomes the Latest to Consider Issuing a CBDC
29.7.2020
The Philippine central bank has confirmed in a virtual briefing that it has formed a committee to look into issuing a digital currency
Philippines Central Bank May Decide on CBDC Issuance by Next Month
29.7.2020
Another day, another central bank said it (conditionally) wants to issue a digital currency. This week it is the turn of the Philippines, whose central bank has created a committee that will examine the feasibility and policy implications of issuing a digital version of the fiat peso.
The committee...
Philippines Now Has 16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Approved by Central Bank
23.7.2020
The number of regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the Philippines has grown to 16, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the country’s central bank. One of the regulated exchanges has been helping the government and Unionbank to launch an app for bond purchases. 16 Registered Crypto...
India Leads P2P Volume Records Among Emerging Markets
22.7.2020
Numerous emerging crypto markets are showing dramatic growth in P2P trade, with India and Ghana producing enormous growth during 2020
Philippines Launches Blockchain App to Distribute Government Bonds
21.7.2020
The Philippines has launched a blockchain-enabled mobile application for the distribution of government-issued bonds
US Regulators Take Joint Action Against Crypto Firms’ Swaps Offering
14.7.2020
Two related cryptocurrency firms have fallen foul of U.S. financial regulators for entering into illegal off-exchange swaps in digital assets and foreign currency
Binance’s Second Acquisition of 2020 Is Related to Crypto Debit Cards
8.7.2020
Binance will join Swipe’s board of directors, but the firm is “able to run the company independently from Binance.”
International Authorities Work Together to Take Down Crypto-Funded Child Porn Ring
29.6.2020
The Spanish authorities arrested several individuals related to ongoing investigations against crypto-driven child porn sites in the dark web
Ripple Affiliate Coins.ph Joins New Remittance Network Reaching Unbanked Filipinos
23.6.2020
The blockchain firm is part of an 11,000 strong network of cash-out counters launched by UnionBank of the Philippines
Filipino Crypto Scammers Are Impersonating Government Officials for Profit
22.6.2020
The Philippines Department of Finance warns people that Bitcoin Revolution uses government officials’ names to spread fake news endorsing their business
Binance Charity Aids Corona Relief Operations in Philippines and India
22.6.2020
Binance Charity Foundation (BCF), the not-for-profit organization focused on encouraging blockchain-powered philanthropy issues, has shared that the team has received applauses from governments worldwide for making donations during the COVID-19 crisis. The organization has actively participated...
To See Libra’s Potential, Look at the Philippines, Not the US
26.5.2020
Some have written off Libra as a watered-down project. But you can see its potential in places where Facebook use is high and payment standards are low
Researchers in Philippines Track Crypto Use By Terrorists
21.5.2020
The Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research has been tracking transactions made by local terror groups
Philippine SEC Exposes Fraudulent ‘Abundance-Based’ Crypto Investment Scheme
15.4.2020
Philippine financial regulators have warned the public against a scheme that claims to "revolutionize the global financial system in order to eradicate world poverty"
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
UnionBank Head Foresees the End of Physical Cash
3.4.2020
UnionBank head believes COVID19 will push banks towards experimentation with digital currencies
Philippine SEC Warns of International Ponzi Offering 300% Daily Returns
2.4.2020
‘Bitcoin Revolution’ Ponzi scheme targets investors from AUS, EU, and the Philippines using fake news & celeb endorsements on social media
MakerDAO’s Gustav Arentoft: Decentralization Is Not a Binary Choice
24.3.2020
MakerDAO expanding to South East Asia: “When we started talking with them, we had 10 or 20,000 people on the platform. Now, before we have even launched, we had more than 600,000 people pass through KYC”