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Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
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Philippines Banks to Use Visa's Blockchain Payments Platform
Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa's blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.
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Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician's Name
The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.
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Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.
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Philippines Securities Regulator Orders Halt to ICO
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission hit KropCoin with a cease-and-desist order, on the grounds it was offering unregistered securities.
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Philippine Regulators Eye New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges and ICOs
Philippine regulators are eyeing new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according to officials.
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Philippines Central Bank Grants First Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses
The central bank of the Philippines has granted licenses to two local bitcoin exchanges, according to local reports.
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Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License
The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.
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Will New Regulations Help or Hurt Bitcoin Startups in the Philippines?
Luis Buenaventura looks at new rules aimed at bitcoin firms in the Philippines, arguing that, cost burden aside, there's reason to be optimistic.
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The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges
The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.
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