The Province of Bataan, under Governor Joet Garcia, has officially joined GoodGovChain™, a blockchain-powered governance platform by BayaniChain (BYC) Ventures, marking a milestone in the Philippines’ digital governance roadmap. Launched during the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025, the initiative begins with on-chain publication of provincial ordinances, ensuring transparency, integrity, and public verifiability of records. Built on BYC’s Lumen and Prismo infrastructure, GoodGovChain integrates securely with DBM and DPWH systems under the Digital Public Asset (DPA) framework. Bataan follows Baguio City’s lead, signaling a growing movement toward verifiable, citizen-accessible governance. Governor Garcia called it “a decisive step toward an open, accountable, and digitally empowered province.”

⁦Coins.ph⁩, the Philippines’ leading crypto exchange, has partnered with BCRemit to launch a stablecoin-based remittance network connecting the UK, EU, US, and Canada to the Philippines. Starting November 1, 2025, senders can convert fiat into USDC or USDT, transfer it instantly via blockchain, and have it converted back to pesos in minutes through ⁦Coins.ph⁩—cutting transfer fees by up to 80 percent. Both firms are BSP-licensed, ensuring compliance and fund security. The collaboration marks a major step toward faster, cheaper, and transparent remittances for millions of overseas Filipinos, with QR-payment outbound features planned for 2026 to complete a two-way digital remittance bridge.

Coins.ph has announced a limited-time promotion offering a record-low 3 basis points (0.03%) spread for USDT/PHP trades on its TradeDesk platform, effective October 15 to December 15, 2025. The rate, available to Level 3 Verified users trading at least ₱1 million per transaction, marks the platform’s most competitive pricing to date. Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou said the move aims to strengthen TradeDesk’s position as “the premier destination for high-volume digital asset trading in the Philippines.” The service provides institutional liquidity for large OTC transactions across multiple fiat pairs, including USD, EUR, JPY, and SGD.

Blockchain platform QADENA has released a new tool called “National Budget in Action,” a public dashboard that tracks government allocations and disbursements with searchable, real-time data. The feature mirrors civic-tech advocate Ann Cuisia’s earlier proposals for digitally signed budget records and citizen-accessible audit logs. Accessible via QADENA’s website, the dashboard offers disbursement-level trails, regional filters, and downloadable datasets for public verification. Positioned ahead of QADENA’s 2026 mainnet launch, the system integrates transparency and compliance into its infrastructure roadmap. Its release comes amid ongoing debates over the “Blockchain the Budget” bills, offering a functional, non-legislative alternative for fiscal visibility.

GCrypto Head and blockchain advocate Luis Buenaventura has voiced opposition to Senate Bill No. 1330, warning that the proposed “Blockchain the Budget” initiative risks wasting public funds. In an exclusive interview, Buenaventura said the system “won’t work” unless the entire Philippine peso supply is tokenized—something no country has attempted. He cautioned that the project could damage the industry’s credibility if it fails to curb corruption as promised. Instead, he urged lawmakers to reframe the bill around “public transparency through technology” and to involve media and watchdog groups in oversight. “Faith without proof is not blockchain,” Buenaventura said.

The Worldcoin project, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is under increasing global scrutiny for its iris-scanning identity system that rewards users with cryptocurrency. With over five million signups, largely from developing countries, regulators in France, Germany, Kenya, and the Philippines are investigating potential privacy and consent violations. Critics warn that Worldcoin’s model risks exploiting weaker regulatory environments and creating dependency on a privately controlled digital ID system. While the company claims biometric data is anonymized, experts say risks remain irreversible if compromised. The controversy underscores the wider debate over digital identity, data ethics, and the balance between innovation and human rights.

House Bill No. 5402, filed by Occidental Mindoro Representative Leody Tarriela, seeks to create a National Distributed Budget and Governance Blockchain System that would record all public fund movements on a shared, tamper-resistant ledger. The proposal envisions real-time tracking of appropriations, allotments, and disbursements across DBM, COA, DOF, and DICT through synchronized databases. It also introduces a multi-agency Blockchain Budget Governance Board and a public Budget Ledger Explorer for citizen access. Unlike earlier “budget blockchain” measures, HB 5402 details encryption standards, API integration, and a five-year rollout plan—aiming to make fiscal transparency continuous, verifiable, and citizen-accessible.

Bitskwela just hosted its Blockchain Summit at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela yesterday 14th of October, bringing blockchain education and career readiness to local students. The event will feature workshops, orientation tracks, and talks from Web3 advocates, emphasizing blockchain’s role beyond finance—as a foundation for transparent, digital governance. Organized in partnership with Stellar and Anichess, with support from Coins.ph, GIG, and the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, the summit aligns with DICT’s digital transformation goals and ongoing discussions on blockchain in modern finance and governance.

The Department of Public Works and Highways has launched “Integrity Chain,” a blockchain-powered system developed with BayaniChain Ventures to improve oversight of infrastructure projects. Starting with Foreign Assisted Projects, the platform records budgets and milestones on an immutable ledger, with NGOs and civic groups invited as validators. Built on BayaniChain’s DPA, Lumen, and Prismo frameworks, it aims to prevent falsified records and expand transparency.

New Q1–Q2 2025 survey by a leading trading platform shows how inflation, cultural dynamics, and investor motivations are reshaping crypto use worldwide. Inflation hedge adoption surged from 29% to 46%, particularly in East Asia and the Middle East, while Latin America’s memecoin boom highlights a retail-driven, community-focused culture. South Asia emerged as the epicenter of spot and futures trading, with mobile-first users driving financial independence narratives. Globally, investors are consolidating around public chain tokens and stablecoins, even as futures trading gains traction in Asia. The report forecasts continued growth in crypto as a hedge against inflation, maturing trading strategies, and wealth redistribution toward mid-tier portfolios—underscoring the need for regionally tailored approaches.

Crypto exchange Bitget has officially entered the booming real-world asset (RWA) market with the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset backed by tokenized traditional financial instruments.

MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has dismissed the current practice of publishing on-chain proof of reserves, calling it fundamentally insecure and unsuitable for institutional adoption.

One of the most thrilling experiences at Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 (PBW) is set to explode on June 10! Crypto Fight Night and ONCHAIN® team up for a high-energy fusion of live boxing and Web3 culture that all true boxing fans wouldn’t want to miss.

MEXC Ventures has unveiled a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund aimed at accelerating innovation across the blockchain and web3 sectors.

James Afante officially announced his resignation as Chief Marketing and Marketing Officer (CMMO) of the KIKI Project, a meme coin he passionately supported since its early stages.

Bitcoin Pizza Day has become an iconic moment in crypto culture — a lighthearted origin story of a 10,000 BTC pizza order that sparked a global financial revolution. But let’s get real: not all Bitcoin Pizza Day events are built the same.

As the curtain falls on another year of Token2049, it wasn’t the main conference that dominated post-event chatter — it was the Alpha Traders Summit.

Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology leader OKX has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its platform: OKX Pay, a self-custody crypto payment app designed to make everyday crypto transactions as simple and secure as sending a message.

Injective is revolutionizing the world of decentralized finance with its lightning-fast, interoperable Layer 1 blockchain. Now, you can be part of this transformative journey through the Injective Ambassador Program

Coinstore, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has reached 10 million registered users worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a significant overhaul of the network’s execution layer that could dramatically improve its efficiency.

Coinbase has officially launched futures contracts for the XRP token on its U.S. derivatives exchange, the company announced on April 21 via a post on X.

The Metaverse Filipino Worker (MFW) Caravan Press Conference, hosted by YGG Pilipinas, gathered leaders, influencers, and innovators in the Web3 space to explore how digital technologies are transforming employment and empowering Filipino communities.

More than 70 cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are currently under review by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a potentially transformative year for digital asset investing in traditional markets.

An industry challenged by myths and misconceptions, Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 hacks the discourse on blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity in an engaging and intensive week-long event from June 10 to 11, 2025, at SMX Convention Center.

Dennis Dioukarev, a Member of the Riksdag representing the Sweden Democrats, and Rickard Nordin, a Member of Parliament, have both submitted open letters to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson advocating for the inclusion of Bitcoin in Sweden's financial strategy.

U.S. economic policy is entering a volatile new chapter as lawmakers fast-track digital asset legislation while the Trump administration intensifies its sector-specific trade strategy. The result: mounting uncertainty across global markets.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family-linked crypto initiative, has expanded its digital asset holdings with a new investment in SEI tokens.

Coinstore, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its participation in TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the world's premier crypto and Web3 industry gatherings taking place from April 30 to May 1, 2025.

Aptos Foundation officially launched the Hiraya Network in the Philippines, aiming to empower growth of local talent and projects within the Aptos ecosystem. In addition to providing grants and resources, the initiative will host activities and create platforms to foster innovation and collaboration in the local blockchain community.

Amid the United States’ increasing investment in cryptocurrencies under President Trump, Russia should consider integrating Bitcoin and other digital assets into its financial framework, according to the head of a major Russian business group. He further proposes asset-backed stablecoins as a potential tool for monetary stability and a return to the gold standard.

GCash has integrated support for USDC, enabling Filipinos to seamlessly send, save, and spend digital dollars. With this addition, over 100 million GCash users can now buy, hold, and transfer USDC via GCrypto, the app’s dedicated cryptocurrency platform.

Open House Group, one of Japan’s leading real estate firms, has officially begun accepting XRP as a payment option for property transactions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for international buyers interested in investing in Japan’s real estate market.

North Korea is now the fifth-largest holder of Bitcoin worldwide, according to the latest available data from Bitcoin Treasuries.

Coinbase has submitted a filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify new futures contracts for both Cardano and natural gas.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to establish a sovereign wealth fund within the next year.

North Korea's Lazarus Group has executed another highly sophisticated supply chain attack, this time targeting the npm ecosystem to compromise developers' environments and steal cryptocurrency-related data.

Metaverse Filipino Worker is a growing movement of Filipinos embracing new ways to earn, learn and succeed, where they can seek flexible income, digital careers, and financial freedom — without having to leave their home in search of these opportunities.

The Traders Fair is making its way back to the Edsa Shangri-La, Manila on May 24, 2025. This event will bring together traders, investors, and financial professionals for a full day of learning, networking, and exploring new market opportunities.

Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released their proof-of-reserves report for February 2025.

Akio is revolutionizing blockchain entertainment by combining storytelling, gaming, and decentralized finance.

Hyperbridge, a blockchain protocol that allows multiple blockchains to communicate seamlessly, has achieved a major milestone—its first-ever cross-chain governance action. 

Future-proof your finances with the newest e-wallet offering a fresh option that caters to the digital lifestyle of the modern-day Filipino. DTaka is an interactive and engaging e-wallet designed to simplify payments, promote financial inclusion, offer exclusive services, and now available across the Huawei ecosystem.

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, highlighted its strong focus on user security and transparency with two major achievements in December 2024.

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, hosted “Pitch n' Slay” in Bangkok under its Blockchain4Her initiative.

The European Union has set to put stricter regulations on cryptocurrency in the coming 2025. This cause for concern has left many users to wonder whether or not exchanges are still interested in doing business in their region. With the majority of the regulations to affect Tether, the issuer of USDT stablecoin, many speculate whether or not their USDT will be worth zero in the near future.

Credible is revolutionizing access to credit in the blockchain space with its AI-powered consumer credit infrastructure.

Binance takes a new step in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a Joint Notice of Supplemental Authority. The filing makes use of Coinbase’s recent partial victory over the SEC to argue flaws in the agency’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies. 

Bitget Token (BGB) has recently gained significant market attention following a series of strategic moves by Bitget.

Hydration, a unique decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on Polkadot, has made waves with its recent updates. From integrating new assets to achieving impressive user growth, Hydration continues to improve upon its ecosystem. 

Last November 12th, at 9am UTC, peaq launched with $1B+ in devices, 3M+ machines, and over 50 DePINs across 21 industries. This marks the beginning of a new era in blockchain technology—the Machine Economy. Built on peaq’s specialized Layer 1 blockchain, this ecosystem is designed to connect and empower billions of devices, robots, and machines through Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs).

December 12, 2024, marked a monumental moment for popular P2E (Play-to-Earn) crypto game Wild Forest with the official listing (TGE) of its $WF token on the Katana DEX. This listing introduced $WF to the broader crypto market and showcased the overwhelming support from the Wild Forest community.

Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana and former principal engineer at Solana Labs, is facing a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, in San Francisco Superior Court. The legal complaint, submitted on Dec. 24, accuses Akridge of secretly profiting from staking rewards on Solana (SOL) tokens Rossi claims as her own.

2024 has been an excellent year for Wild Forest, filled with milestones that highlight its influence in the Web3 gaming space. From prestigious nominations to successful token launches, here’s a recap of Wild Forest’s achievements that captured the gaming world’s attention.

OKX, one of the leading global platforms in cryptocurrency and Web3 technology, has introduced its biggest trading campaign yet with “Ticket to Paradise.” The campaign offers rewards to both OKX exchange and OKX Wallet users. 

Recently, Bitget became the third largest exchange by derivatives volume according to CoinMarketCap. Here are a few ways they achieved these monumental achievements:

Crypto scams are resurging during the holidays. Extra vigilance and DYOR are advised.

Chivo wallet’s fate hints of a pivot in El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy, though legal tender status remains.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a new whitepaper for its native token, Bitget Token (BGB). The update introduces an unprecedented initiative to burn 800 million BGB tokens — valued at over $5 billion based on current market prices — alongside plans to expand the token's utility.

With cryptocurrency adoption on the rise, buying crypto (onramping) has become easier over time. However, it’s not so easy cashing out (offramping). SubWallet, a leading multi-chain wallet, has stepped up to solve this with its new Crypto-to-Fiat offramping feature. Now, users can easily convert their crypto assets into fiat currencies. 

Wild Forest, a blockchain-powered strategy game, is about to launch its Community Round token sale, offering players and supporters a chance to deepen their connection to the game’s ecosystem. This round provides access to $WF, the in-game token that powers Wild Forest’s economic and gameplay mechanics. Here’s everything one needs to know about the Community Round and the tokenomics behind $WF!

Wild Forest introduces its Token Share Program, a community-centered initiative designed to reward players for their engagement with the ecosystem. 15% of $WF spent by players in-game will go back to the community, shared between Referral Rewards and the Wild Token Pool. Here’s how the system works!

Bitget decides a merger of the two tokens will be combined into a single ecosystem token, BGB, which will be the ultimate utility token for Bitget Wallet and Bitget Exchange.

OKX Wallet continues to enhance its platform with new features and rewarding opportunities for its users. From upgrading its Tokens page to launching Cryptoverse and welcoming new projects into its ecosystem, these updates aim to offer users with more tools and a better Web3 experience. Let’s dive into the latest highlights!

As 2024 draws to a close, OKX invites crypto enthusiasts in Southeast Asia to participate in an exciting competition: the Ride the Bull Campaign. With a prize pool of 34,000 USDT, participants have the chance to test their trading skills, complete tasks for rewards, and compete for top rankings. Whether one is new to trading or a seasoned pro, this campaign offers a fun and rewarding way to end the year strong.

Get ready for a crypto-filled holiday season! Coins.ph, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines, kicks off its "12 Days of Crypto Christmas" this December 14 with over P7 million worth of tokens, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and more to be given away to the platform’s growing user base!

Polkadot, a popular blockchain platform focused on interoperability and scalability, had an impressive third quarter in 2024. They launched Agile Coretime, which led to a 69% QoQ transaction growth and other improvements. 

Prismo, a rising force in blockchain accountability, has unveiled its native gas token, $PRSM. Designed to enhance transparency and participation, $PRSM employs advanced mechanisms like quadratic funding and an augmented bonding curve to maintain stability and ensure fair access.

Coinstore celebrates its fourth anniversary. Over the past four years, the platform has evolved alongside the cryptocurrency industry, playing a part in shaping the transformations within the financial sector.

Coins.ph, the Philippines’ largest digital asset platform, has achieved key milestones in its global expansion, including launching early access for Australian users and an upcoming launch in Brazil.

The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has introduced PBA-X, an online education program designed to train the next generation of Web3 professionals. Starting January 6, 2025, this free, four-week, part-time course aims to provide foundational blockchain knowledge to beginners worldwide.

In 2024, it has been established that the memecoin sector is the leading narrative in this crypto bull run. A top exchange looks to tap into this narrative by helping memecoin traders with their newly developed memecoin trading tool.

FIFA, the global football governing body, is teaming up with Mythical Games to launch FIFA Rivals, a mobile football game set to hit iOS and Android in 2025. Unlike traditional football simulations, FIFA Rivals offers an arcade-style experience where players can build, manage, and compete with their own custom soccer teams.

Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet has launched an advent calendar-themed Quest, 12 Days of Crypto in collaboration with Intract.io to celebrate the festive season.

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges tied to the collapse of the crypto lending platform. He admitted to market manipulation while lying to his investors and now faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. Here’s what it’s all about. 

The Blockchain Council of the Philippines recently hosted its General Members Meeting and Christmas Party, bringing together blockchain advocates, innovators, and community builders from across the country.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have revealed more about their plans to collaborate with President-elect Donald Trump on a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Blockchain Student Alliance, with support from Sonic Labs, Tribally, and Wild Forest, held an exciting event at Tangos National High School to teach students and teachers about blockchain and cryptocurrency.