Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has denied any active hiring efforts in the Philippines. However, dozens of remote and hybrid job listings tagged with “Metro Manila” remain publicly visible on LinkedIn at the time of writing. Key Details Ninety-two job openings are listed with locations marked as “Metro Manila (Remote)” or …
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From Stripe acquisition of startup Privy to Cetus Protocol restart , here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. Stripe Acquires Web3 Startup Privy Payment services provider Stripe announced its acquisition of Privy, a startup that provides white-label onboarding and wallet services for crypto developers. …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI announced the removal of accounts found using its feature product, chatbot ChatGPT, to generate coordinated political content promoting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and criticizing Vice President Sara Duterte. The operation, identified as a covert influence campaign, was linked to Comm&Sense Inc., a marketing firm …
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Bitcoin’s rise past $110,000 has sparked widespread liquidations, with traders that hold short positions bearing the brunt of the losses. Data from Coinglass show a total of $404 million (₱22.5 billion) in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Key Details Total crypto liquidations in 24 hours: $404.46 million Short positions …
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From RedotPay joining Circle Payments Network to the BitoPro hack, here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed this week, from June 1 to 7, 2025. RedotPay Joins Circle Payment Network RedotPay, a global crypto payment platform, partnered with $USDT issuer Circle to integrate the …
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Aiming to push its expansion in the country, international cryptocurrency exchange MEXC appointed Amira Alawi as its new country manager for the Philippines. She is a Moroccan-Filipino marketing consultant and entrepreneur with the real name of Amira Marbella Al-Alawi and is the older sister of Filipina actress Ivana Alawi. Amira …
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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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