BlockShoals Technologies Inc. has been authorized by the Philippine SEC to undertake product testing through the Strategic Sandbox program. This move was triggered by BlockShoals completing further regulatory requirements after being cleared under the StratBox program in November 2025. The Binance co-founder He Yi announced the news through social media,
The Philippine SEC has increased its focus on tokenization due to the growing interest in blockchain financial products. The regulators are currently making use of StratBox to test new digital asset services in a regulated way. During the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, the SEC Commissioner feels confident that tokenized assets
Maya, a licensed leading digital bank in the Philippines, is reportedly planning to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States, which could raise $1 billion, as per the reports. The firm is currently working with financial regulators for listing, which could enable Maya to access larger global
The largest crypto exchange, Binance, publicised yesterday that its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) backed Philippine law enforcement in knocking down a sophisticated kidnapping-for-ransom function, including $3.75 million laundered via cryptocurrency. The bad actors transferred ransom payments via casino junket operators before scattering the funds across virtual-asset channels. The collaboration of
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has launched a new payment option for Filipino citizens. Through a partnership with Web3 firm Uquid, Tether now enables citizens in the Philippines to settle their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, on The Open Network
The much-awaited launch of Genesis Universe World Battle is finally here. And it promises to be a game-changer in the world of gaming and NFTs. We are excited to invite you to the premiere event, where we will unveil the revolutionary platform that combines gaming and blockchain technology. The event
In a new set of proposed regulations, the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aims to expand its purview to include virtual currencies and to increase its control over the country’s crypto space. Local media source Manila Bulletin reported on January 25 that the securities regulator has proposed drafting regulations.
According to reports, the Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday that it has rescued six suspected victims of a cryptocurrency trafficking ring. The passengers were about to board a Jetstar flight to Phnom Penh on January 15 when they approached
On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines issued a notice against the use of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. SEC strongly cautioned and recommended the public not interact with unregistered and unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges, That are accessible and presumed to be functioning in the Philippines, according to a
The bank issued its own stablecoin in 2019. The Union Bank of the Philippines has started a trial operation. One of the Philippines’ biggest banks has introduced crypto investing services. The Union Bank of the Philippines now allows its clients to trade cryptocurrencies, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. In addition
