As we approach another national election this Monday, I can’t help but reflect on the momentum we’ve started as a community—despite the Tokenized Electoral Framework Protocol not being adopted in time. About the author: Paul Soliman is the Founder, CEO, and CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc and Co-Founder, Chairman, and …
Read More »Quick Take: Crypto Liquidations Top $970M as Short Sellers Suffer Massive Losses
Following the recent surge of Bitcoin past the $100,000 mark, short sellers experienced significant liquidations totaling around $970 million, or about ₱54.1 billion. $BTC topped the list with $393.58 million in liquidations, followed by $ETH at $300.32 million. Altcoins like $SOL and $SUI also faced massive liquidations of $27.85 million …
Read More »PNP Subpoenas Local VASPs, ₱4.5M in Crypto Frozen by Foreign Exchange in Anson Que Ransom Case
In a press briefing held by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the killing of steel industry magnate Anson Que on May 5, 2025, authorities revealed that they discovered that unlicensed e-wallets linked to two casino junket operators were used to transfer and convert the ransom money to cryptocurrency. With …
Read More »First 100 Days: Inside Donald Trump’s Crypto-Fueled Return to the White House
The reelection of Donald Trump as president of the United States has undoubtedly sent ripples through global markets, but nowhere has the impact been more pronounced than in the cryptocurrency industry. Widely seen as a pro-crypto figure, Trump’s return to the White House included initiatives related to the crypto industry, …
Read More »Crypto News You May Have Missed This Week | May 03, 2025
From the launch of Worldcoin’s Orb Mini and U.S. expansion to a class action against Nike’s crypto venture and the upcoming crypto trading on E*Trade, here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. World Orb Mini and US Launch Tools for Humanity, the startup behind …
Read More »Web3 Leaders Praise Unionbank Crypto Rollout, Eye Corporate Integration
In a BitPinas webcast, web3 thought leaders Eliezer Rabadon of DvCode and Jopet Arias of TLYR Collective expressed positive feedback on the rollout of cryptocurrency offerings at the traditional bank UnionBank (UB). Both Rabadon and Arias commented that as UnionBank users themselves, they immediately checked if they had the crypto …
Read More »BitPinas Job Board Reopens to Connect Web3 Talent and Opportunities
BitPinas is excited to announce the reopening of its Job Board, featuring over 10 new opportunities from partners and friends across the web3 and crypto space. Whether you’re a builder looking for your next project or a company searching for fresh talent, the BitPinas Job Board is here to help …
Read More »Worldcoin Iris Scanning Rollout Sparks Concerns from Web3 Leaders Ahead of PH Elections
Following the announcement of the nationwide rollout of the iris-scanning activity of World in the Philippines, DvCode CEO Eliezer Rabadon and TLYR Collective Co-Founder Jopet Arias shared their thoughts on the project and what it means for regulators. On a BitPinas Webcast on April 15, 2025, they also discussed topics …
Read More »List of 72 Crypto ETF Applications Now Under Review by SEC Chair Paul Atkins
On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto pick, Paul Atkins, as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins was sworn into office on April 21 as the 34th chairman of the agency. Less than a week into office, Atkins is …
Read More »Crypto-Based Prediction Platform Polymarket Predicts Filipino Cardinal Tagle as Top Papal Contender
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is currently a favored candidate to become the next pope on the cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket. Prediction Market Although Pope Francis only recently died on April 20, 2025, the prediction market for selecting the next pope has been active since February 25, at 8 a.m. …
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