Philippines

PH taps blockchain to go beyond transparency talk
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6 January, 2026

PH taps blockchain to go beyond transparency talk

The Philippines is seeking transparency with blockchain, moving Congress to paperless, on-chain records to rebuild public trust.
Why the Philippines’ blockchain story deserves attention
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30 December, 2025

Why the Philippines’ blockchain story deserves attention

I spent most of 2025 covering blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines, and somewhere between fintech panels, startup

Coinbase forging ahead with world domination plans
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29 December, 2025

Coinbase forging ahead with world domination plans

Coinbase plans global expansion, adding zero-commission U.S. stock trading, thousands more equities, and stock perpetuals despite regulatory headwinds.
Coins.ph tightens FX spreads to 2 BPS, challenging banks with institutional-grade infrastructure
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22 December, 2025

Coins.ph tightens FX spreads to 2 BPS, challenging banks with institutional-grade infrastructure

Coins.ph challenges banks with BSP-regulated FX trading, offering institutional-grade 2bps spreads on major G10 pairs, including USD/PHP, USD/EUR, USD/JPY.
Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play
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19 December, 2025

Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play

At a conference launching Project Bayani, blockchain shifts from speculation to practical finance, with wallets powering $60B tokenization market by...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy hit $300B, AI to supercharge it
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18 December, 2025

Southeast Asia’s digital economy hit $300B, AI to supercharge it

The e-Conomy SEA 2025 report reveals a surge in Southeast Asia's digital economy, driven by AI, e-commerce, and the rise...