Philippines

How the Discord Ban Hits Real Filipino Online Workers: Local Freelancers, Web3 Pros Share Their Stories

The Philippine ISP block on Discord leaves web3 professionals, crypto traders, and remote workers struggling to maintain operations.

18 days ago

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Chinese rocket debris may have fallen in PH waters --PhilSA

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed the launch of China"s Long March 8A rocket, warning that debris from the launch may have fallen within designated drop zones in Philippine waters.

19 days ago

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta Platforms is set to unveil new smart glasses including ones without cameras, amid growing privacy concerns about AI devices that can be used to record people without their consent.

AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the tech could slip beyond human control

AI executives will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings increasingly powerful AI technologies could soon improve themselves and slip beyond human control.

[Coinfest Asia] ‘We Let Them Get to 5 Bips’: How Coins.ph is Undercutting Wise and Legacy Remittance Giants

As retail trading slows, Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou reveals how a strategic pivot to B2B stablecoin infrastructure is driving $100M in daily volume.

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How Does Fidelity Crypto Work? Account Setup, Fees, and Available Coins

The first time I bought Bitcoin through Fidelity, I didn’t download their app or set up a new password. Instead, I just tapped a button inside the same account where my old 401(k) rollover had been sitting untouched for the last 5 years. Fidelity Digital Assets has been building…

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ISO 20022 Crypto Explained: Which Coins Are Actually Connected to the Standard?

A website called qfsredemptionvault.com is currently selling people on a Quantum Financial System reset, and its proof is a list of ISO 20022-compliant coins. That includes XRP, XLM, and XDC. I found it while researching for this piece, and it’s a good snapshot of how much noise…

Reddit Won’t Be Blocked in the Philippines After Agreeing to Government’s Rapid Response Demands

Reddit avoids a Philippine access ban by agreeing to appoint a local representative and set up a priority “Green Lane” for government safety complaints.

Billease Bank Rebrand Signals Launch of In-App Savings Accounts and New BSP Leadership

Billease Bank rebrands and prepares to launch native savings and deposit accounts inside its app while adding former BSP Deputy Governor Eduardo G. Bobier to its board.

Philippine Crypto Regulation Tracker: Official Frameworks, Circulars, and Regulatory Actions (2026 Reference)

A source-based reference directory tracking Philippine crypto circulars, BSP Memorandum M-2026-023, SEC CASP Rules, StratBox guidelines, and statutory laws.

Crypto Regulation in the Philippines: An Introductory Guide

An introductory guide breaking down the differences between BSP VASP licenses and SEC CASP regulations for cryptocurrency platforms in the Philippines.

Binance Invests $100M in Circle to Expand USDC Stablecoin Across Global Platform

Binance invests $100 million in Circle to expand global USDC access and stablecoin infrastructure for over 300 million platform users.

NPC Issues Show Cause Orders to Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord Over Privacy Violations

The National Privacy Commission issued Show Cause Orders to Meta, Roblox, Reddit, and Discord over local privacy law non-compliance.

Hong Leong’s New Card Is Forged in Fire And You Can’t Apply for It

Southeast Asia’s first ceramic credit card uses the same zirconia as luxury watches, and there is no application form. The card chooses you. Andrew Jong, Managing Director of Personal Financial Services at Hong Leong Bank, and Atul Singh, Global Head of Distribution at Giesecke+…

Billease Rebrands Rural Bank of Sta. Maria as Billease Bank

Billease has officially renamed its banking arm, the Rural Bank of Sta. Maria (Ilocos Sur), to Billease Bank. The company has also appointed Eduardo Bobier, a former Deputy Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as an independent director, subject to BSP confirmation…

CICC Gives Reddit, Discord 24 Hours to Set Up Philippine Offices or Face Potential Bans

The CICC orders Reddit and Discord to appoint Philippine representatives within 24 hours or face platform restrictions following recent school violent incidents.

How to Report a Crypto or Investment Scam in the Philippines: SEC, NBI, PNP, and Other Authorities

A practical step-by-step guide on how to report crypto, investment, and online scams to the SEC, NBI Cybercrime Division, PNP-ACG, and BSP.

Security Bank Plans Apple Pay, Google Pay Launch in 2027

Security Bank plans to introduce Apple Pay and Google Pay for its customers in the second half of 2027 as the Philippine lender upgrades its core credit card infrastructure, according to a report by The Philippine Star. “We’re changing our system, our core credit card system,” s…

Illegal Casinos Tried Passing Themselves Off as Bakeries and Salons, Prompting Tighter BSP E-Wallet, QR Ph Rules

The Philippine central bank is enforcing strict new vetting rules for e-wallets after thousands of illegal online casinos masqueraded as bakeries and beauty salons.

GoTyme Bank Offers Free Holiday Flights to Overseas Filipinos via International Remittances

Overseas Filipinos sending or receiving remittances through GoTyme Bank can win round-trip flights home for the holidays.

Mitsubishi to Invest 120 Billion Yen to Raise Ayala Stake to 20%

Mitsubishi Corporation is investing approximately 120 billion yen to increase its stake in Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation. The transaction will deepen their strategic alliance across consumer-facing businesses, building on their previous collaboration and joint invest…

SEC Pushes for IPOs as PSE Roster Lags Regional Peers

The SEC and PSE are moving to increase minimum capital requirements for stockbrokers, a change expected to drive further consolidation while officials push for more IPOs to boost market liquidity.

Apple and Google Seek Stablecoin Talent to Expand Big Tech Crypto Rails

Apple and Google are recruiting senior strategists and architects to integrate stablecoins and tokenized deposits into mainstream wallet and cloud platforms.

PDAX Lists JitoSOL to Bring Solana Liquid Staking Token to the Philippines

PDAX has listed JitoSOL, bringing Solana’s leading liquid staking token to a BSP-regulated exchange in the Philippines.

How to Buy Crypto in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to buy crypto safely in the Philippines with this step-by-step guide covering bank deposits, exchange selection, fees, and safe withdrawals.

Crypto Wallets in the Philippines: Custody, Storage, and Security Guide

Learn how crypto wallets work in the Philippines, including custodial vs self-custody options, hardware storage, seed phrase safety, and avoiding web3 scams.

Philippines Crypto Exchange Directory: Licensed BSP VASPs and SEC Blocked Platforms

A live safety scorecard and regulatory directory of cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in or accessible from the Philippines: which exchanges hold active BSP VASP licenses, where global exchanges stand under SEC frameworks, and which historic licenses have been retired.

Crypto in the Philippines: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Assets, Regulations, and Safety

A practical introduction to cryptocurrency for Filipinos: what crypto is, why people use it, how to buy and store it, what Philippine rules apply, and how to avoid common scams.

EXPLAINER: What is the dark web?

The term "dark web" suddenly rang a bell among the public after it was linked to the recent shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato.

22 days ago