BSP Bans Privacy Coins, Issues Token Listing, Delisting Guidelines for VASPs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidelines requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to establish rigorous due diligence and accreditation processes for listing and trading virtual assets on their platforms. The regulatory expectations, detailed in Memorandum No. M-2026-023, aim to promote financial stability and protect consumer welfare by ensuring virtual asset…

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Coins.ph Donates ₱3 Million to Angat Pinas for Mindanao Earthquake Relief

Licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider and Electronic Money Issuer Coins.ph has announced a ₱3 million donation to non-profit organization Angat Pinas to support immediate relief operations following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao. The localized high-impact zones encompass over 1.4 million residents across critically hit communities, with General Santos City and Maasim…

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Congress Targets Crypto ATMs After Americans Lose $333M to Scams

Key Takeaways Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill targeting crypto ATM fraud after reported losses topped $333 million. Older Americans faced most known-age losses, making senior protections central to the proposal. Operators could face stricter limits, required warnings, refunds, and expanded state safeguards. Bipartisan Bill Would Set Crypto ATM Limits and Scam Warnings U.S. Representatives María…

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