During the launch of the Joint Anti-Kidnapping Action Committee (JAKAC), the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is seen to play a key role in tracking financial transactions even when ransom payments are made via cryptocurrency, Police General Rommel Marbil of the Philippine National Police (PNP) emphasized. Note: This statement was released …
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Blockchain Is Not the Enemy The Balance Between Enabler and Solution—Why Traceability Makes It Stronger Than Cash Paul Soliman is the Paul Soliman is the Founder and CEO/CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc. and Chairman and Group CEO of BayaniChain, where he leads initiatives in blockchain, enterprise tech, and digital nation-building. He …
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From the Thailand banning international crypto exchanges to Elon Musk’s exit in the U.S. D.O.G.E Service, here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. Thailand Bans Five Crypto Exchange Giants for Unlicensed Operations The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced the five international …
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged Filipino regulators to clamp down on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, which it claims to have become integral to a growing ecosystem of organized crime in the country. Key Details: ECCP ICT Committee co-chair Reyner Villaseñor described a “digital crime epidemic” …
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Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines—As $BTC surged past ₱111,000 last week, the message at the Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025 Meetup was clear: look beyond short-term profits, and think long-term. Co-organized by crypto publication BitPinas and GCash’s in-app trading platform GCrypto, the event celebrated the 15th anniversary of the historic pizza …
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SuperAI Singapore AI Week will bring over 100 artificial intelligence events to the city-state from June 16 to 22. The lineup includes a $50,000 hackathon, a $200,000 startup competition, and a creator showcase powered by AMD. Key details Over 100 events across 10 themed Community Hubs SuperAI Conference set for …
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🎉 Welcome to Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025! Thank you for joining us at this special community event co-hosted by GCrypto and BitPinas, with support from Satlayer, CryptoBilis, Mansa, and Tether. Whether you’re a Bitcoin beginner or a longtime believer, this kit is your companion for learning, exploring, and engaging with …
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has permanently barred four Manila City-based entities and their respective proprietors from registering or securing licenses to operate under its supervision. The Monetary Board, the Central Bank’s policymaking body, found that the businesses had operated as money service businesses (MSBs) without prior BSP registration, …
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Web3 company Bitget shared that it has partnered with Founders Running Club for an early morning community run in Metro Manila on April 26, 2025, called the “Bitget Bull Run.” The Bitget Bull Run According to the firm, Bitget Bull Run drew more than 100 web3 builders and runners, combining …
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From Metamask’s co-founder’s “maybe” comment about the “MASK” token to $PI token price plunge, here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. The MetaMask logo. Photo from source. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay said the team is still weighing the possibility of launching a native token, …
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