Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar

With over 12 years of experience working in the newsroom, Jenny is a journalist and a senior producer covering blockchain, Web3, crypto, and emerging technology. She previously worked for Forkast News, CNN Philippines, and Probe Productions. She is currently an Adenauer Fellow taking up Masters in Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University – Asian Center for Journalism. She finished her Bachelor in Broadcast Communication degree at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Article by Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar

Philippines eyes wholesale CBDC in 2 years; retail version out of the picture
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14 February, 2024

Philippines eyes wholesale CBDC in 2 years; retail version out of the picture

The Philippine central bank said it would not develop a retail central bank digital currency, and the wholesale CBDC will...
Philippines central bank bullish on digital payment growth, blockchain industry leaders weigh in
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12 February, 2024

Philippines central bank bullish on digital payment growth, blockchain industry leaders weigh in

BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan credited the significant strides in digital payments to the implementation of the central bank's 2020-2023...
Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’
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6 February, 2024

Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’

The Philippines scored 34 out of 100 in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, up from 33 in the 2022 report;...
Blockchain firm Jia records $2M in microfinance originations in the Philippines, Kenya
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5 February, 2024

Blockchain firm Jia records $2M in microfinance originations in the Philippines, Kenya

Zach Marks, co-founder and CEO of Jia, shared that this development represents the tangible impact the company is making in...
Coins.ph eyes expansion in Europe and Latin America
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26 January, 2024

Coins.ph eyes expansion in Europe and Latin America

The Philippines-based Coins.ph plans to expand further its global operations into Europe and Latin America, making its operation present in...
Fintech startup Salmon secures Philippine banking license after acquiring controlling stake in rural bank
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12 January, 2024

Fintech startup Salmon secures Philippine banking license after acquiring controlling stake in rural bank

With a Philippine banking license now at hand, Salmon can offer AI-centric consumer and debit products to Filipinos, fulfilling its...