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Philippines Blockchain Council exec sees crypto adoption ‘snowballing’
17.7.2023
Blockchain Council of the Philippines’ Donald Lim believes that blockchain and Web3 projects have the “opportunity to flourish” in the country
Blockchain group to push Philippines Web3 adoption via state partnership
13.7.2023
DICT Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin said there's been a rise in innovative blockchain startups in the country, signaling that the country could be a global leader in blockchain
Bitcoin payments exec shares adoption challenges in the Philippines
8.6.2023
Pouch founder Ethan Rose said that they've managed to convince 400 businesses to accept Bitcoin in the Philippines
Today in Crypto: US Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase's Rulemaking Petition Within 7 Days, Circle Gets Its Singapore MPI Licence, Cathie Woods Uses Drop in Coinbase Stock Price to Stock Up
7.6.2023
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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
An enriching day at the Philippines Traders Fair 2023
23.5.2023
FINEXPO successfully concluded the Philippines Traders Fair & Gala Dinner at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel on May 20, 2023. Over 2000 people attended the traders’ fair and the gala dinner show at the end of the day. Furthermore, more than 20 brokers had booths that day. A full day of programs...
Philippines SEC says Gemini Derivatives is unregistered securities product
22.5.2023
Gemini Derivatives is available on the exchange’s new Foundation platform, but those selling or promoting it in the Philippines face fines and long imprisonment
Africa and Asia-Focused Fintech Jia Raises $4.3 Million in Seed Funding Round
21.5.2023
Jia, a blockchain fintech startup, recently revealed it has raised $4.3 million in a seed funding round which was led by the early-stage consumer crypto fund TCG Crypto. Jia has said it will use the funds raised to bolster its Kenyan and Philippines operations. Later, Jia will also use the capital...
10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local Currencies
14.5.2023
The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar...
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...
Coinbase remains '100% committed' to US market: Armstrong
5.5.2023
The Coinbase CEO has a lot of faith in Congress in making a “clear rule book” for crypto firms to follow. But the SEC? Not so much
Traders Fair & Awards, Philippines 2023
11.4.2023
Cheers to a new wonderful, and amazing year of 2023 with the Philippines Traders Fair. The Philippines Traders Fair by FINEXPO is back again and will be the first stop of the Traders Fair tour. The Philippines Traders Fair will be held on May 20, 2023, at Edsa Shangri-La Manila. It will feature...
India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar
3.4.2023
The government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this measure to facilitate payments for countries...
Zebedee Debuts Global Payment Service Powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
28.3.2023
The service is currently available in the U.S., UK, EU, Brazil and the Philippines, but Zebedee plans on expanding the service to accommodate “all countries and currencies across the world.”
Spain a Hotbed for Cryptocurrency Real Estate Deals, According to Study
7.3.2023
A recent study indicates that Spain is one of the hottest countries regarding real estate offerings that can be paid with cryptocurrency. The report, prepared by Forex Suggest, found that Spain is the country with the most properties available for crypto, followed by Thailand, Portugal, and...
Bitcoin Lightning Network growth is organic, coming from real-world adoption
22.2.2023
Bitcoin Lightning Network adoption receives a boost with the launch of USD payments and decentralized social media platform, Nostr
Strike Expands Lightning Network-Powered Remittances to Philippines
31.1.2023
The Philippines is one of the world’s largest remittance markets, at $35 billion
Philippines Securities Regulator Seeks Comment on Draft Crypto Rules
30.1.2023
Draft laws published this month seek to bring crypto assets under the purview of the country's Securities and Exchange Commission
Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry
30.1.2023
The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology
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...