Maya users can buy crypto for as little as ₱1
Maya is now offering its app users crypto purchases for as little as ₱1. Through Maya Crypto, users can buy, sell, and receive supported cryptocurrencies within the same app. Purchased…
Southeast Asia blockchain funding reaches $6.2 billion
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, Skyro link up for QR Ph payments, digital payouts
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 pushes stronger account protection with Google Sign-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…
Coins.ph enables uranium trading via Tezos-based xU3O8 token
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, Coins.ph use stablecoins for remittances to the Philippines
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 expands stablecoin use as remittances face cost and delay issues
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…
GoTyme launches Go Crypto for Filipinos to invest in crypto
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…
Adjust report shows finance app sessions in APAC up 35% in 2025
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…
Coins.ph lowers USDT/PHP trading spread for high-volume traders
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…
SEC cautions public against unregistered crypto platforms
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 uncovers $500K crypto theft via fake Cursor extensions
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…
PH to adopt crypto-asset rules to help fight tax evasion
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 urges SEC to act on unlicensed crypto exchanges
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 crypto platforms fund crimes, says ICT advocate
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 adds digital dollar USDC to GCrypto wallets
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…
Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 aims to drive blockchain, Web3 adoption in PH
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…
NPC cautions public about iris scans in exchange for crypto
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.
PH authorities track cryptocurrency use in drug trade
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…
Crypto exchange firm Bitget to launch new payment options
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…
Crypto scammers target Christmas bonuses, CICC warns
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…
Asian countries lead in Chainalysis’ crypto adoption index
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…
PDAX partners with Investagrams to boost crypto trading
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…
Chainalysis: Crypto scams in 2024 grow more complex and profitable
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…
GCash expands crypto access with PayPal USD integration in the Philippines
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…
SEC initiates removal of Binance app from Google Play, Apple Store
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…
PDAX readies platform for market shifts post-Bitcoin halving
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…
Donors can now donate crypto to Red Cross via PDAX
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 expands crypto reach with new partnership
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…
Bureau of Treasury partners with PDAX in offering tokenized bonds
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…