Crypto Banking Bottleneck: Only 3–4 PH Banks Serve Crypto Exchanges, Says RCBC Exec Tongson

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Blockchain use cases, such as crypto payments and stablecoins,…

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Insurance Giant Aon Partners With Coinbase and Paxos in Trialing Use of Stablecoins for Premium Payments

The world’s second largest insurance broker is teaming up with the crypto exchange Coinbase and the Paypal USD (PYUSD) issuer Paxos to support stablecoin payments for insurance premiums. Aon plc says that it successfully demonstrated a proof of concept for insurance premium payment using dollar-backed stablecoins. The firm says it worked with Coinbase and Paxos…

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Lithosphere Launches Lithic, an AI-Native Smart Contract Language

Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – March 10, 2026) – Lithosphere has announced the launch of Lithic, one of the first AI-native smart contract programming language designed specifically for deploying intelligent applications on decentralized networks. Introduced alongside the Makalu Testnet, Lithic establishes a new framework for integrating artificial intelligence directly into blockchain execution environments. Proposed by…

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What Is Relationship Finance (ReFi), And How MaAvatar Builds Its Valuation Layer

Digital platforms have spent years monetizing attention, clicks, and data. Yet the most meaningful value online has always come from relationships. Relationship Finance (ReFi) reframes how value is created by turning trust, participation, and collaboration into measurable economic signals. Instead of rewarding passive activity or speculation, this model connects social engagement with blockchain-backed incentives. MaAvatar…

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