Regulation is often portrayed as a brake on innovation. But in the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proving the opposite. Through carefully crafted policies, the central bank is using regulation not merely to control risks, but as a tool to actively foster financial technology (fintech) growth. The result is a regulatory ecosystem […]
As concerns over youth safety and digital well-being continue to shape online discourse, TikTok is strengthening its technology stack to ensure that teenagers encounter safer, more age-appropriate online experiences. Marking Safer Internet Day, the short-form video platform spotlighted a suite of more than 50 built-in teen safety features and introduced the #ThinkTwice Troop, a multi-stakeholder […]
The Philippines now moves money at the speed of a tap. Digital wallets, QR codes, and instant transfers power daily commerce, from jeepney fares to online shopping. Fintech platforms promise convenience, inclusion, and speed. Yet behind every seamless transaction, a quieter conflict unfolds — an unrelenting battle against fraudsters who evolve as fast as the […]
It usually begins with a ping, a text message, a direct message on social media, a “job offer” in your inbox. Then suddenly, in just one click, your hard-earned bank balance evaporates. For many Filipinos from overseas workers to retirees and young professionals, this digital intrusion is more than just an inconvenience. It’s a life-altering […]
Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading BSP-regulated cryptocurrency platform, today opened trading for xU3O8 tokenized uranium, driving access to this critical asset for millions of Philippine users. The launch of xU3O8 on Coins.ph marks a significant expansion of the Tezos ecosystem into the Philippine market, coming just two weeks after the platform added tez (XTZ), the native […]
In the Philippines, the rapid rise of financial technology (fintech) and digital finance has accelerated financial inclusion, bringing millions of previously unserved or underserved Filipinos into the formal financial system. At the same time, it has raised complex questions for regulators about how best to protect consumers and safeguard financial stability without stifling innovation. The […]
As Filipinos begin the year with stronger attention on health and financial stability, Palawan Group of Companies introduces an insurance product designed to help families prepare for serious medical emergencies without straining their finances. Palawan ProtekTODO Critical Illness Insurance offers coverage for three major health conditions that continue to affect thousands of Filipino families each […]
Despite the rapid rise of digital wallets, fintech apps, and online remittance platforms, cross-border payments remain stubbornly expensive for Filipinos—especially overseas workers and globally connected businesses. In an exclusive interview of fintechnewsph with Raphaela (Raphie) Amat, founder and in-house Licensed Immigration Adviser of Koru Adventures and Travel Inc, a New Zealand-focused immigration consultancy, digital rails […]
The partnership between fintech lender JuanHand and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) sends a clear message to the rest of the fintech sector: that as online lending scams continue to spread across the country, fighting cybercrime requires collective action, not isolated efforts. The collaboration focuses on public awareness, responsible borrowing education, and coordinated […]
As online lending continues to gain traction among Filipinos, authorities and fintech firms are stepping up efforts to protect consumers from cyber-related threats. The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has entered into a strategic partnership with digital lending platform JuanHand, marking a coordinated push to curb scams and promote safer borrowing practices in the […]
