Philippines
An early crypto licensor that shut the door: BSP has frozen new VASP licences since 2022 while the SEC builds a parallel regime.
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From local outlets, summarised in English.
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BitPinas - Maya Restores External Cryptocurrency Deposits on Mobile Platform
BitPinas - DILG Secretary Claims Fugitive Tycoon Atong Ang May Have Converted $3 Billion Into Crypto
BitPinas - SEC Sets ₱150 Million Capital Requirement in New Market Making Framework
BitPinas - Coins.ph Asserts Its VASP and EMI Licenses Remain Valid Despite Peso Deposit Restrictions
TokenPost - Philippine Central Bank Orders Major Crypto Firm; When Will Service Resume?
CRYPTO TIMES - Coins.ph Faces Regulatory Action from the Philippine Central Bank, License May Be Revoked Over Services to Offshore Gambling Platforms
Odaily
- Revolut Considers Setting Up Wholly-Owned Philippine Subsidiary, Eyes Digital Banking Entry
TokenPost - Over 100 Accounts and Virtual Asset Wallets Frozen as Philippines' Anti-Money Laundering Council Obtains Court Freeze Order
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