Filipinos face higher fees after Binance ban
Jay Ricky Villarante, the CEO of Moneybees, said that the decision to ban Binance reflects the importance of regulatory compliance and oversight in the industry. Go to Source
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Philippines Blocks Binance, Citing Threat to Security of Investor Funds
The Philippines has proceeded to block crypto exchange Binance. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded that the public’s continued access to Binance’s websites and apps “poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos.” The Philippine SEC Warns Against ‘Investing in and Using Binance’ The Philippine Securities and Exchange … Read more
Central Bank of the Philippines to Complete Wholesale CBDC Pilot This Year, Hints at Securities Focused Use Case
The Central Bank of the Philippines revealed that it aims to conclude the ongoing wholesale CBDC pilot, Project Agila, later this year. The pilot, which currently includes the participation of six local financial institutions, might be the gate for democratizing access to securities according to Deputy Governor for Payments and Currency Management Sector Mamerto Tangonan. … Read more
Philippines to Develop Blockchainless Wholesale CBDC in Two Years
The Central Bank of the Philippines will develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the next two years, according to Governor Eli Remolona Jr. The still unnamed CBDC will focus on the wholesale market and won’t use blockchain tech, instead relying on the Philippine Payment and Settlement System, owned and operated by the central … Read more
Philippines SEC begins Binance ban countdown
The head of the Philippines SEC clarified that Binance and any other unregistered exchange issued with an advisory has three months before they’re banned from the country. Go to Source
Binance operates without license in Philippines, regulator says
According to the Philippines SEC, entities involved in promoting or trading on Binance could face up to 21 years of imprisonment and $90,000 penalties. Go to Source
Philippines to sell $179M in tokenized treasury bonds for the first time
Real-world asset tokenization as a concept has existed for some time. However, in 2023, with the growing interest of institutions, various governments have started experimenting with the concept. Go to Source
USDC issuer partners with Philippines exchange to promote stablecoin
18 million users of Coins.ph are expected to receive a faster, lower-cost and more accessible remittance option as a result of the new partnership with Circle. Go to Source
Axie Infinity’s play-to-earn ‘scheme’ alarms Phillippine National Police
Playing crypto games can be riskier than investing in cryptocurrencies, according to the Filipino ACG, considering the ease with which gamers can lose their digital tokens and NFTs. Go to Source
Digital Dollar Project completes CBDC retail remittance pilot with Western Union
The project simulated transfers to customers of BDO Unibank in the Philippines with improved settlement time, cost and transparency. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
