Maya, Lydian Partner to Soon Enable ‘Pay with Crypto’ for Philippine Merchants

Financial technology company Maya and digital asset infrastructure provider Lydian announced a collaboration to enable digital asset payments for merchants in the Philippines. According to a joint statement, the initiative will integrate a “Pay with Crypto” option into existing consumer payment methods, including QR codes, payment links, and online checkouts. The rollout will focus on…

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Coinbase Lays Off Hits Southeast Asia Growth Teams as Company Slashes 14% Workforce

Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has reduced its workforce by approximately 14%, a restructuring effort that CEO Brian Armstrong stated is necessary to transition the company into a “lean, fast, and AI-native” operation. The layoffs, announced on May 5, 2026, have significantly impacted the Asia-Pacific (APAC) growth teams, particularly those responsible for expanding the Base ecosystem,…

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