Philippines
Rural Banks Tap Kaleido Blockchain for Faster Transactions
Rural banks in the Philippines are looking to adopt ConsenSys' Kaleido blockchain platform in bid to boost financial inclusion.

Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens
A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

Crypto Fraudsters Face Jail Time, Warns Philippines Securities Regulator
The Philippines SEC has issued a warning to the public to be cautious on 14 cryptocurrency investment schemes in the country.

Philippines Lawmaker Urges Senate to Expedite Crypto Crime Bills
A Philippines senator is seeking to speed up the passage of legislation that would increase the penalties for crimes involving cryptocurrencies.

Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.

Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines
The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

