Philippines

Payments

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.

Business  ·  29 December 2018
Exchanges

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.

Markets  ·  4 September 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 August 2018
Exchanges

Philippines Regulator Aims to Make $67 Million From Crypto Exchange Licensing

The authority that governs a special economic zone in the Philippines plans to reap $67 million by issuing crypto exchange licenses. 

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2018
Payments

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.

Business  ·  25 June 2018
Payments

Rural Banks Tap Kaleido Blockchain for Faster Transactions

Rural banks in the Philippines are looking to adopt ConsenSys' Kaleido blockchain platform in bid to boost financial inclusion.

Business  ·  23 May 2018
Exchanges

Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens

A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 April 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 April 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Visa

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.

Business  ·  15 February 2018
Crime

Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician’s Name

The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Regulation

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2018