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February 2023

Bataan Blockchain Plans

Blockchain can be utilized in numerous ways to benefit the public sector, Philippine province Bataan is getting a head start.

December 2022

Why local currency stablecoins are needed in non-US countries

Stablecoins in USD are becoming the digital world’s default currency — which burdens ordinary crypto users and monetary policies in smaller nations, writes Wei Zhou of Coins.ph.

Digital ID Ready?

As the Philippine government ties to roll out a hugely ambitious ID system, we take a look at how blockchain could make data more secure.

November 2022

Philippines’ Blockchain Future

The Philippines might have moved on from Axie Infinity and other NFT collections, but its still steaming ahe

Chinese mafia forcing Filipinos to work for crypto scams, says Philippine Senator

The organized crime gangs victimize both the trafficked and those that get scammed, according to the official

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Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

November 2022

Binance targets expansion in Philippines, Turkey, executive says

The world’s largest crypto exchange’s regional head of Asia says the Philippines’ GameFi community and rampant inflation in Turkey present opportunities for Binance.
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Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

November 2022

Philippine central bank sees stablecoins as key to make payments more efficient

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Director Mhel Plabasan said the central bank has adopted a flexible approach on the digital assets.

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Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

November 2022

Philippine central bank halts crypto service provider applications for 3 years

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slaps a moratorium on new virtual asset service provider (VASP) license applications starting Sept. 1.

US crypto bill pile up; Philippines Binance warning

US Senate proposes the CFTC takes responsibility of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Meanwhile, Philippine authorities warn against Binance

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Philippines central bank approves two more digital banks

August 2022

Philippine President Marcos Jr pushes tax on digital services

In his first State of the Nation address, Philippine President Bongbong Marcos Jr. laid out his administration’s plans for the next six years including the imposition of tax on digital service providers that could include crypto exchanges.

BSP says no crypto ban; Rehab for crypto addicts

Philippine BSP governor denies plans on banning crypto. Meanwhile, a former Coinbase employee has been arrested for insider trading.

Philippine central bank governor says no plan to ban crypto

New Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla is no fan of crypto, but in an exclusive interview with Forkast, he said there’s no plan to outlaw the digital asset.

As earnings from play-to-earn games dwindle, some turn to upskilling players

Players are being educated to turn into writers, content creators, streamers or e-sports players as earnings from play-to-earn games aren’t enough to substitute for a day job.

Bitcoin briefly above $22,000; Binance Philippines ban urged

Bitcoin briefly returns to the US$22,000 mark. Meanwhile, InfraWatch PH calls for a ban on Binance in the Philippines.

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Philippines central bank approves two more digital banks

DTI says no legal basis to ban Binance in the Philippines

Philippines think tank calls for ban on Binance

Can Cardano pack a punch with Pacquiao NFTs?

July 2022

Philippines gets new government, will new crypto taxes follow?

Cryptocurrency companies in the Philippines await legislation from the new Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration on how the government will tax the industry. Some are worried.
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Can Cardano pack a punch with Pacquiao NFTs?

Manny Pacquiao is launching NFTs in memory of dog ‘Pacman’

June 2022

Terra 2.0 delayed; India’s Non Fungible League

StepN limits their services in China. Meanwhile, Terra 2.0 poses questions relating to investor trust.

Terra’s UST loses dollar peg; Philippines expects Marcos Jr win

Coinhako becomes third Singaporean exchange to receive full license. Meanwhile, the blockchain industry reacts to Philippine election results.

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Manny Pacquiao is launching NFTs in memory of dog ‘Pacman’

June 2022

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Manny Pacquiao is launching NFTs in memory of dog ‘Pacman’

University of the Philippines Twitter account hacked to promote NFT drop

April 2022

Coinbase blocks Russian addresses; Philippines plans CBDC

US crypto exchange Coinbase has blacklisted 25,000 Russian wallet address in response to the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile in Asia, English-language newspaper South China Morning Post announces the launch of its metaverse experience.

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University of the Philippines Twitter account hacked to promote NFT drop

April 2022

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University of the Philippines Twitter account hacked to promote NFT drop

Philippines to provide residency through Oz token staking

Tiger Global leads $50M round in Philippine crypto exchange

February 2022

Manny Pacquiao launches esports team in midst of presidential campaign

‘Team Pacquiao GG’ may be coming soon to League of Legends and Axie Infinity. But whatever happened to the former pro boxer’s Pac token?

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Tiger Global leads $50M round in Philippine crypto exchange

February 2022

Can Axie Infinity go the distance?

The darling of the play-to-earn gaming world had an explosive start but now struggles with deflation and lower player earnings. Is the play-to-earn model sustainable?

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Tiger Global leads $50M round in Philippine crypto exchange

Earnings for Axie Infinity players drop below Philippines minimum wage

November 2021

The Philippines looks to blockchain voting for its diaspora

The nation’s elections commission wants to upgrade its voting technology to improve voter turnout and public trust. Does blockchain check the boxes?

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Earnings for Axie Infinity players drop below Philippines minimum wage

November 2021

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Earnings for Axie Infinity players drop below Philippines minimum wage