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May

Coins.ph aims to facilitate remittances with blockchain-based services

For millions worldwide, sending money across borders is not a matter of convenience, but a vital lifeline. International remittances are a cornerstone of many economies, including the Philippines, which reportedly saw US$38 billion in such transfers in 2024. However, this crucial financial flow has long been plagued by inefficiencies. High…

May

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Philippines SEC launches crypto sandbox initiative

In a bid to foster responsible innovation in the financial services sector, especially in the field of crypto-assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines announced it has opened applications for its SEC Strategic Sandbox (StratBox). With a focus on Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), the StratBox will provide a controlled environment for…

Apr

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The growing stability risks of DeFi

Tokenized assets, smart contracts, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins and new forms of central bank money are examples of the wave of disruption, known as decentralized finance or DeFi, that is gradually but surely altering the financial landscape. Despite its benefits of greater transparency, security and financial inclusion, DeFi poses significant…

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