Business 20 September 2019

Abra enters Philippine market with 7-Eleven tie-up

Abra partnered with local payments company ECPay which will enable it to offer crypto at over 6,000 retail outlets, key among them all 7-Eleven stores.

Business 18 September 2019

3 crypto exchanges suspended in Philippines’ economic zone

The licenses of Golden Millennial Quickpay, Liannet Technology Ltd and Asia Premier will be temporarily halted as they move to oversight by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority.

Business 17 September 2019

Philippine police break up alleged crypto scam

A massive investment scam operation was uncovered in the Philippines, targeting Chinese investors.

Business 19 August 2019

Philippines central bank approves two crypto exchanges

Atomtrans Tech Corp. and Tokyo-based Telcoin Corp both received permission to operate in the Philippines.

Business 29 July 2019

Philippines central bank warns (again) about unregistered crypto exchanges

With crypto trade volumes still on the rise, banks better be wary about the exchanges they are willing to work with.

Business 26 July 2019

Zybi Tech launches new apps to aid personal finances, currency trades

Zybi hopes JuanExchange and JuanCash will be leading crypto apps in the Philippines.

Tech 25 July 2019

UnionBank pilots blockchain-based remittance services in Philippines

UnionBank hopes to improve banking for the unbanked with its new blockchain platform

Business 17 July 2019

Property firm wants to tokenize real estate industry in Philippines

C Estates wants to make buying property in the Philippines easier and much faster.

Business 5 July 2019

Philippines central bank still ‘lukewarm’ on cryptocurrency

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas plans to wait a further “three to five years” before it entertains the idea of launching its own cryptocurrency.

Business 21 June 2019

Philippine central bank adds new virtual currency exchange service

The Philippines have added yet another crypto exchange, with BitanMoneytech joining the list.

Tech 20 June 2019

Philippines ICT department partners with US firm to explore blockchain

The Philippines are hoping to enhance government efficiency using blockchain technology.

Business 18 June 2019

Philippines central bank warns public to use regulated crypto exchanges

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has warned the public to only use exchanges that have been approved by the country, and to only buy as much as they need for transactions.