From Worldcoin activities in Metro Manila to BitPinas Webcast, here are some of the crypto news from the Philippines from last week (April 7 – 13, 2025). Worldcoin Activity Begins in Metro Manila After weeks of activity in Bulacan, Worldcoin launched its iris-scanning verification activity in Metro Manila as part of its pilot rollout of
The crypto project connected to the Trump family has invested about $347 million in altcoins, but according to blockchain data, it is currently losing money on all of them. According to blockchain data, the crypto project supported by the Trump family, called World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has bought 4.89 million SEI tokens worth $775,000 for
Several international analysts examined how the introduction of a BRICS international payment system might affect the current use of the U.S. dollar in trade. Experts cited sanctions evasion, cost reduction, and transaction confidentiality as the main advantages of this system compared to alternatives like SWIFT. Experts Warn Upcoming BRICS Payment System Might Dent Dollar’s Trade
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed broad provisions and introduced stricter operational requirements in the newly revised draft rules for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The proposed issuance, now titled “SEC Guidelines on the Operations of Crypto-Assets Service Providers,” removes or revises several high-level policy sections from the original “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets
Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency. Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked by Fake Friendships A scam targeting older residents has prompted a public warning from the Kauai Police Department (KPD), which issued the alert from
Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. dollar is being wiped out, urging investors to buy bitcoin now, saying it’s not too late to protect wealth and gain freedom. Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Is Roaring as US Dollar Gets Erased Robert Kiyosaki, the author behind Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again delivered a stark warning about
The price of OM, the native token of the Mantra blockchain, dropped over 90% within 24 hours, falling from approximately $6.30 to below $0.50. The collapse erased nearly $6 billion from its market capitalization. Key Figures: Previous price: ~$6.30 Lowest recorded price (April 13): ~$0.37 Current price (as of reporting): ~$0.60 Peak price (2024): ~$9.00
Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards. Senate Bill Aims to Impose Fines on High-Emitting Crypto Mines and Data Centers The bill, formally titled the
Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin and tether ( USDT) instantly and at a fraction of the cost of traditional
Bitcoin’s valuation in South Korea took an interesting turn last week, dipping into a discount amidst the dramatic volatility rocking global financial systems. This marked the first instance of such a discount in nearly four months, breaking a streak where the country consistently observed a premium. Trump’s Tariffs Spark Unusual Bitcoin Discount in South Korean