Philippines

Exchanges

New Bitcoin Wallet App Targets Philippines Remittance Market

Coins.ph has built a mobile bitcoin wallet app with an eye on emerging market use cases, particularly Philippines remittances.

Business  ·  13 October 2014
News

Philippine Government Bill Could Pave Way for Bitcoin-Backed Money

A Filipino lawmaker has introduced a bill to create an E-Peso that mandates bitcoin be studied for the project.

Markets  ·  9 October 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin in the Philippines: A Perfect Cryptocurrency Storm

Many agree the Philippines are an increasingly hot scene for bitcoin – but why?

Business  ·  21 September 2014
Philippines

The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances

If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?

Markets  ·  31 August 2014
News

Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers

With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.

Markets  ·  2 August 2014
Startups

Bitstars.ph ‘Selfie’ Contests Reward Winners with Bitcoin

Bitstars.ph is promoting bitcoin in the Philippines via daily contests and crypto prizes for most popular selfies.

Business  ·  31 July 2014
Exchanges

Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin’s Remittance Promise

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2014
News

Coins.ph CEO Talks Opportunity for Bitcoin in the Philippines

CoinDesk speaks to Ron Hose to learn about bitcoin's opportunities in the emerging Asian market.

Markets  ·  29 June 2014
News

Bitcoin Payments Startup Coins.ph Launches with Two Major Filipino Merchants

Philippines e-tailers MetroDeal and CashCashPinoy will soon accept bitcoin payments via the startup.

Markets  ·  20 March 2014
News

MetroDeal, the Philippines’ Top Daily Deals Site, Now Accepts Bitcoin

The second biggest e-commerce website in the Philippines is now accepting bitcoin for its discount vouchers and coupons.

Business  ·  17 March 2014
Regulation

Philippines Regulator Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, echoes similar statements issued by regulators worldwide.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2014
Exchanges

New Filipino Bitcoin Exchange Targets Remittance Market

There are roughly 2.2 million Filipino expats worldwide, and last year they sent over $13.9bn back home.

Business  ·  10 January 2014
News

Typhoon Haiyan: Bitcoin Startup’s Philippines Appeal Tops $5.5k

A California-based startup is accepting bitcoin donations for Philippines typhoon relief.

Business  ·  15 November 2013