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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.

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Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens

A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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