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Philippines partners with Japan to build Asia’s crypto valley
The Philippines has partnered with Japan in its efforts to build Asia’s crypto valley, focusing on securitization. The development includes an $80M airport.
Philippine central bank urged to start collecting crypto exchange data
The International Monetary Fund has told the central bank of the Philippines to begin collecting data from local crypto exchange users.
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.
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.
Philippine police break up alleged crypto scam
A massive investment scam operation was uncovered in the Philippines, targeting Chinese investors.
Philippines central bank approves two crypto exchanges
Atomtrans Tech Corp. and Tokyo-based Telcoin Corp both received permission to operate in the Philippines.
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.
Zybi Tech launches new apps to aid personal finances, currency trades
Zybi hopes JuanExchange and JuanCash will be leading crypto apps in the Philippines.
UnionBank pilots blockchain-based remittance services in Philippines
UnionBank hopes to improve banking for the unbanked with its new blockchain platform
Property firm wants to tokenize real estate industry in Philippines
C Estates wants to make buying property in the Philippines easier and much faster.
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.