Tag: Philippines
The Philippines halts virtual asset provider license applications
While many believe that the Philippines can become a new crypto hub, that dream may be shattered in the meantime as the country’s central bank announc [...]
Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Virtual Asset Firms for Three Years
The Philippines' central bank is closing its application window for new virtual asset services providers (VASP) licences for three years from Sept. 1. [...]
Binance optimistic on Philippines entry despite SEC pushback
Despite the Philippine Securities and Exchanges Commission warning the public against investing with Binance, the crypto exchange stays positive and r [...]
In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Saturday that their nations were committed [...]
SEC Philippines to investigate Binance over alleged illegal operations
Philippines’ think tank Infrawatch PH continues efforts to ban Binance in the country by asking more regulators to investigate the cryptocurrency exch [...]
Philippines’ digital transformation could make it a new crypto hub
Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, has recently acquired a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Bank of Spain in order to operate [...]
Bitcoin trading volumes post new high in Philippines peso on Paxful
Despite some level of regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrency in the Philippines, one platform has recorded a massive influx of Bitcoin (BTC) tra [...]
Emerging markets – Philippines stocks fall as Asian forex tick higher, focus on US inflation data
MANILA, July 13 (Reuters): Asia's emerging market currencies edged [...]
Travelers return to Southeast Asia but inflation could hurt recovery
After more than two years of lockdowns and border controls, Southeast Asia is finally experiencing some semblance of the old days of travel.Flights ar [...]
Crypto exchange Binance seeks critical licenses in Philippines, CEO says
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of crypto trading platform Binance, shared plans to acquire two licenses that are critical for the firm's operations within th [...]
Philippines to explore blockchain use cases, launches training program
The Philippine government has started its exploration of blockchain technology use cases, launching a training program for researchers in the governme [...]
The Philippines election is the latest example of illiberalism’s popularity
Last week, voters in the Philippines went to the polls — and, by an overwhelming margin, chose the son of the country’s deposed dictator as their n [...]
The Philippines will launch pilot wholesale central bank digital currency project
The project will be led by an intersectoral domestic team, Diokno said, as well as “external advisers from international standard-setting bodies and m [...]
Philippines’ fintech achieves unicorn status after embracing crypto payments
Voyager Innovations, the firm behind the Philippines' top digital payments app Paymaya, has announced it has achieved unicorn status after a recent ro [...]
The Philippines’ top payment provider adds crypto to its mobile app
Philippines-based major fintech company PayMaya has reportedly launched a new cryptocurrency feature on its app, following in the footsteps of PayPal, [...]