Philippines
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial Inclusion Fund Leads $5 Million Investment in Bitcoin Startup Coins
Bitcoin startup Coins has raised $5m in funding from Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt's fund and incubators backed by local telcos.
Bitcoin Exchanges Could Face New Regulations in the Philippines
The central bank of the Philippines is weighing new restrictions on money services in the country, including bitcoin exchanges.
Coins.ph Launches Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin App for Southeast Asia
Bitcoin services firm Coins.ph has launched Teller, an Abra-inspired mobile app in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
Bitcoin Supporters Should Take a Page Out of the Uber Playbook
Angel investor Joe Maristela explores what people in the bitcoin space can learn from regulatory developments in the Philippines surrounding Uber.
