Traders back tighter BSP rules
The Philippine crypto industry is supporting the BSP’s proposed tighter rules for payment operators and virtual asset service providers, while industry leaders…
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Suspected online fraud hub raided
Bureau of Immigration agents arrested five foreign nationals in Parañaque City after raiding a suspected online fraud hub linked to a “love scam” and…
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SEC greenlights trial for new crypto platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared BlockShoals Technologies Inc. to begin testing its cryptocurrency platform under the regulator’s…
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Meta sued over scam ads
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Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war
Cryptocurrency use in Iran surges as civilians seek financial refuge and authorities allegedly bypass sanctions amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Wanted Korean fraudster behind bars
A South Korean fugitive wanted for telecom and cryptocurrency fraud is arrested in Makati City by the PNP in a joint operation with international law…
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Vietnam’s crypto boom goes bust
The price of bitcoin has almost halved since hitting a record high above $126,000 in October.
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PNP warns public vs rising cryptocurrency scams
The Philippine National Police warns against cryptocurrency and online investment scams, urging Filipinos to verify platforms and protect personal finances.
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PNP flags rise in cryptocurrency investment scams
Police data showed over 300 investment scam cases in 2025, including cryptocurrency schemes that led to financial losses.
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Bhutan eyes $1-B cryptocurrency for ‘Mindfulness’ ecozone
Bhutan announced plans to invest $1 billion worth of bitcoin from national cryptocurrency reserves to build Gelephu Mindfulness City, aiming to boost jobs,…
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Gold-backed stablecoin pitched as digital tool for IP economies
A proposed bill seeks to recognize YWC, a gold-backed stablecoin, as legal tender in Indigenous Peoples’ ancestral domains, leveraging blockchain to enable…
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Philippine tokenized assets seen hitting $60B by 2030
PDAX projects the Philippines’ tokenized-asset market could reach $60 billion by 2030 as digital wallets and blockchain adoption drive broader access to…
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Cameroonians nabbed for crypto fraud
Two Cameroonian nationals were arrested in Clark Freeport Zone for allegedly scamming a Korean national of over P42 million via a fake gold shipment operation.
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Solo condo-based crypto fraud foiled
The Bureau of Immigration arrested a Chinese national in Parañaque City for allegedly operating a cryptocurrency scam, uncovering illegal work status and drug…
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Chinese national nabbed in Parañaque over alleged crypto scam — BI
The Bureau of Immigration arrested a Chinese national in Parañaque for allegedly running a cryptocurrency scam and overstaying in the country, with deportation…
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Bitcoin surges to new high after Fed shutdown
Bitcoin has enjoyed a strong upward momentum with investors cautious about the US government shutdown.
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Central bank extends moratorium on new crypto licenses
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) extends indefinitely its moratorium on new virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses to protect consumers and uphold…
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