Enterprise tech news and intelligence in the Philippines
Blockchain technology companies in Southeast Asia (SEA) have raised $6.2 billion from investors, according to a report from Tracxn Technologies Limited, a data intelligence platform. The Blockchain Technology – SEA…
Coins.ph and Skyro are expanding digital payment acceptance and payout services in the Philippines through a new partnership signed at the ASEAN Tech Summit at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in…
Coins.ph, a digital asset exchange platform, has enabled Google Sign-In for its mobile app and web platform, allowing users to access their accounts without manual log-ins. The update allows millions…
Cryptocurrency platform Coins.ph opened trading for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset built on the Tezos blockchain, giving Philippine users access to uranium investment through digital tokens. The listing follows the…
Remitly, a provider of digital financial services, and Coins.ph, a licensed crypto exchange, have rolled out a new remittance route that uses stablecoins to speed up cross-border money transfers to…
Coins.ph is expanding the use of stablecoins in cross-border payments as remittance providers look for faster and cheaper ways to move money into the Philippines. The local crypto platform said…
Digital bank GoTyme Bank has rolled out Go Crypto nationwide, a feature that allows users to buy and manage cryptocurrency investments directly within the GoTyme Bank app. The service aims…
Analytics company Adjust reported that consumers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are spending more time using finance apps, with sessions increasing by 35% in the first half of 2025. The…
Digital asset exchange Coins.ph has reduced the trading spread for the USDT/PHP pair to 0.03% through its TradeDesk platform, offering lower transaction costs for high-volume traders. The limited-time offer runs…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against using online platforms that provide crypto-asset services without a license from the Commission. In an advisory, the SEC’s Enforcement…
Kaspersky has uncovered a cyberattack that stole about $500,000 worth of cryptocurrency by targeting blockchain developers through fake open-source packages in the Cursor development environment. The attack came to light…
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Philippines is set to carry out a framework on crypto-assets to help address cross-border tax evasion and stop illicit financial flows. “We need…
Infrawatch, a public policy think tank, welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new sandbox program for crypto regulation but called on the agency to step up enforcement against unregistered…
Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms are helping fund a range of serious crimes in the Philippines, including online scams and illegal gambling, according to an ICT expert who is urging regulators to…
GCash users in the Philippines can now access digital US dollars through a new feature that brings Circle’s USDC to its GCrypto platform. The mobile wallet provider made the stablecoin…
Talks about blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse have taken a back seat in mainstream media, largely due to the rise of generative AI. In the Philippines, blockchain advocates are working…
The NPC said ris scans are considered sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If misused or stolen, they can lead to identity theft and fraud.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have uncovered the use of cryptocurrency in illegal drug transactions. According to CICC Executive Director Alexander…
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 firm, is set to roll out new payment services to give Filipinos more ways to use digital currency in daily life. The company plans…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is raising alarms over a surge in cryptocurrency investment scams, urging the public to safeguard their Christmas and year-end bonuses. “We have already…
The Philippines ranks 8th in the “2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index Top 20” by Chainalysis, a company specializing in cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions. The research found that 7 out…
Local cryptocurrency exchange PDAX has teamed up with online finance platform Investagrams to make cryptocurrency trading accessible to the public. This partnership will integrate PDAX’s trading services into Investagrams, allowing…
A recent report from Chainalysis reveals the increasing sophistication and profitability of cryptocurrency scams in 2024. According to the 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2, scammers have shifted from…
Finance app GCash has integrated PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), into its platform, enabling users to access fast and affordable cryptocurrency transactions, particularly through its in-app crypto feature, GCrypto, powered…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has taken steps to remove applications operated by cryptocurrency giant Binance from app marketplaces accessible in the country. In letters dated…
Local cryptocurrency exchange platform PDAX has affirmed its readiness for anticipated market fluctuations ahead of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. The company is trading over 70 assets, including cryptocurrencies and…
PDAX, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, is now enabling crypto donations to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). PDAX Donate facilitates seamless cryptocurrency donations for non-profit organizations. This innovation ensures quick and…
Moneybees, a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) crypto exchanges, has extended its reach by collaborating with Willyn Villarica Jewelry, tapping into the jewelry appraisal industry. This…
The Bureau of Treasury (BTR) has announced that it has allocated P15 billion of maiden tokenized bonds, which will be offered to institutional investors. The bonds were priced at a…
Freelancers and Filipinos overseas can now use PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD to pay or settle bills in the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) platform. PDAX is the first crypto exchange to…