Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores.
Philippines’ UnionBank Launches Stablecoin, Conducts the Country’s First Bank Blockchain Transaction
The group ran its first transaction between three rural banks in an effort to improve its remittance offerings.
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said.
Western Union Integrates With Crypto Wallet to Expand Philippines Remittances
The money transfer giant has teamed up with blockchain startup Coins.ph to enable residents of the Philippines to directly receive cash remittances.
Where the Future of Crypto Payments Is Being Built
The Philippines may not be the crypto capital of the world – but it may be where infrastructure building runs the deepest.
Philippines Regulators Prepare to Publish Crypto Trading Rules
The Philippines SEC is planning to release new trading rules for cryptocurrency exchanges in the coming days.
Philippines’ Proposed ICO Rules Presume All Tokens Are Securities
The Philippines is close to introducing new regulations governing how companies can legally raise funds through initial coin offerings.
The Philippines Wants to Earn $67 Million By Crypto Exchange Licensing
A government authority that governs a special economic zone in the Philippines wants to earn $67 million by issuing crypto exchange licenses.
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines
The payment affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Rural Banks Tap Kaleido Blockchain for Faster Transactions in the Philippines
Rural banks in the Philippines are looking to adopt ConsenSys’ Kaleido blockchain platform in bid to boost financial inclusion.
Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens
A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.
Crypto Fraudsters Face Jail Time, Warns Philippines Securities Regulator
The Philippines SEC has issued a warning to the public to be cautious on 14 cryptocurrency investment schemes in the country.
Philippines Lawmaker Urges Senate to Expedite Crypto Crime Bills
A Philippines senator is seeking to speed up the passage of legislation that would increase the penalties for crimes involving cryptocurrencies.
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.
Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines
The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
Philippines Banks to Use Visa’s Blockchain Payments Platform
Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa’s blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.