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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...
Philippine Stock Exchange wants to launch local crypto markets first
5.7.2021
The Philippine Stock Exchange is waiting for the local SEC to issue guidelines for crypto trading
Philippine Stock Exchange Eyes Cryptocurrency Trading — Says ‘It’s an Asset Class That We Cannot Ignore Anymore’
4.7.2021
The national stock exchange of the Philippines, the PSE, says cryptocurrency is “an asset class that we cannot ignore anymore.” The stock exchange further says cryptocurrency trading “should be done at the PSE,” given its infrastructure and investor protection safeguards....
Popular Philippine Mobile Wallet Gcash Explores Letting Users Buy, Sell, Store Cryptocurrencies
5.6.2021
A popular mobile wallet in the Philippines, Gcash, is considering offering its users the ability to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies on its platform, which reportedly has 40 million users. The company’s CEO says 40% of Filipinos now have a Gcash account. Gcash Considers Offering Crypto...
Major Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes crypto trading
4.6.2021
One of the most popular e-wallets in the Philippines, GCash, is considering a potential move into crypto following the example of PayPal, Venmo and others
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3.3.2021
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Philippine Crypto Exchange Demands Users Return Bitcoin Bought at $6,000 Following System Error
26.2.2021
Philippine crypto exchange Pdax recently suffered a costly technical failure – one that led to bitcoin trading at 300,000 Philippine pesos (around $6,000) – a discount of 88% to its current price. In the melee, some users managed to buy at these ridiculously low prices and quickly moved...
Exchange demands users return Bitcoin bought for $6K during tech glitch
24.2.2021
An apparent “glitch” on PDAX temporarily dropped BTC prices by 88% and saw trading suspended. The exchange held a press conference yesterday to explain what happened
Philippine Central Bank Widens Cryptocurrency Regulation — Sees ‘Accelerated Growth’ in Crypto Activity
27.1.2021
The Philippines’ central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has expanded the country’s cryptocurrency regulation after seeing “accelerated growth” in the use of crypto exchanges. The new regulatory framework is in line with the guidelines recommended by...
Philippine central bank embraces digital tokens
19.9.2020
The Philippines is really interested
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...