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The Philippines delays publishing crypto framework
7.6.2023
Despite a tumultuous year, the Philippines’ financial regulator decided not to rush a legal framework on the crypto industry, which was initially planned for late 2022
Philippines Law Enforcement Busts Crypto Scam Center, Over 1,000 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued
10.5.2023
Over 1,000 human trafficking victims were recently rescued from a “fraud factory” in Mabalacat, a town located nearly 90 kilometers northwest of Manila, Philippines law enforcement has said. Michelle Sabino from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group said trafficking...
Philippine Authorities Rescue Alleged Victims of ‘Crypto Trafficking Ring’
23.1.2023
Philippine authorities say that they have rescued alleged victims of a “crypto trafficking ring” who were recruited to work in a call center in Cambodia and scam people out of their cryptocurrencies. The authorities are also investigating government employees who may have assisted...
Philippine Regulator Warns Against Using Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchanges Following FTX Collapse
28.12.2022
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised investors against transacting with unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. The warning followed the collapse of crypto exchange FTX which “left hundreds of thousands, even millions of unsecured creditors with little to...
Philippine SEC warns against unlicensed crypto exchanges amid FTX collapse
27.12.2022
The Philippine Securities and Exchanges Commission highlighted that it’s illegal to offer Filipinos access to unregistered exchanges
Nifty News: China’s lockdown protest NFTs emerge, Candy Digital cuts staff, and more
29.11.2022
Two collections have appeared on NFT marketplace OpenSea depicting images and art related to the rare widespread protests in China over its lockdown policies
Philippine Lawmakers, Central Bank, SEC Discuss Crypto Regulation in Senate Hearing
26.8.2022
The central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines discussed crypto regulation in a Senate hearing with the participation of several executives from the crypto industry, including from crypto exchange Binance. Philippine Regulators Discuss Crypto Policies...
Binance gives security assurances in Philippine senate banking committee hearing
25.8.2022
Binance is seeking licensing to establish a presence in the Philippines ahead of a moratorium and providing educational resources for future traders and blockchain developers
Philippine Regulator Warns the Public of Engaging With Foreign Crypto Service Providers
19.8.2022
The central bank of the Philippines, the primary regulator of the country’s crypto sector, has warned investors about engaging with unregistered and foreign crypto service providers. They “may present additional challenges on enforcing legal recourse and consumer protection...
Philippines Will Stop Accepting Crypto License Applications for 3 Years, Regulator Says
13.8.2022
The central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has announced that it will stop accepting crypto license applications for three years, starting next month. The central bank is the primary regulator of the crypto sector in the Philippines. Philippines Halts Accepting Crypto License...
Philippine SEC cautions the public not to invest with Binance
4.8.2022
Infrawatch PH Convenor Terry Ridon said that the SEC’s response clarifies the government’s position on crypto platform operations
Philippine Central Bank Governor Explains Crypto Policy — ‘I Don’t Want It Banned’
26.7.2022
The governor of the central bank of the Philippines has shared his policy on cryptocurrency regulation. “I don’t want it banned,” he said, advising investors not to invest money they cannot afford to lose in crypto. Philippine Central Bank Governor on Crypto Regulation Felipe...
Binance ban off the cards, says Philippine trade and industry department
11.7.2022
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry waved off a Binance ban proposal, citing a lack of regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies from the central bank
Policy think tank asks Philippine government to ban Binance over promotions
7.7.2022
Binance responded to the letter saying that they take compliance seriously and are looking to secure licenses in the country
New Philippines Central Bank Governor: Crypto Investors Are Adherents of the Greater Fool Theory
22.6.2022
The incoming governor of the Philippine central bank, Felipe Medalla, has suggested that people that invest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are adherents of the Greater Fool Theory. He also argued that people investing in cryptocurrencies are doing so because they want to “hide their money...
Crypto exchange Binance seeks critical licenses in Philippines, CEO says
9.6.2022
The exchange platform is looking to get virtual assets service provider and e-money issuer licenses from the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Philippines Crypto Wallet Service Provider Coins.ph Partners With the PBA
7.6.2022
Another digital currency firm is making moves into the sports world as the Philippines crypto wallet service provider Coins.ph announced the company has partnered with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The deal is the PBA’s first crypto partnership during its 47th season and...
Yield Guild Games Raises $1.45M for Philippine Typhoon Relief
1.2.2022
The relief fund has been used to purchase essential goods like medicines, power generators, and canned food for affected communities in the Philippines
Philippine regulator tells Axie Infinity players they must pay tax on income from game
25.8.2021
The Philippine government is yet to determine whether Axie’s in-game NFTs should be classified as securities or currency
Ripple and SBI Collaborate to Launch On-Demand Liquidity in Japan — XRP Surges
29.7.2021
Ripple has launched its first On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service implementation in Japan in partnership with SBI Remit, a large Japanese money transfer provider, and Philippine crypto exchange Coins.ph. Ripple, SBI, Coins.ph Collaborate to Launch Ripplenet’s On-Demand Liquidity Ripple Labs...