According to Capstone-Intel Corporation, a private research and intelligence agency, cryptocurrency awareness among Filipinos is rapidly growing, with many now using digital currency to pay for online purchases. There are also those who engage in crypto trading as an option to make money quickly. IMAGE CREDIT: www.coinatmfinder.com To dive deeper into these findings, the research […]
Pouch.ph, a Bitcoin payment firm that was launched in 2021, has announced that it will soon be enabling over 400 small businesses in the Philippines to accept and process Bitcoin as a form of payment for goods and services. Paying with Bitcoin in the Philippines (IMAGE CREDIT: www.alamy.com) In a press release shared by the […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Did you know that mining for cryptocurrencies is taking place in centralized mining pools and that it now comes with a significant amount of financial commitment rather than being a dispersed operation among individual computers? Although mining pools are not necessarily negative for cryptocurrencies, what I don’t dig is the […]
Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leader in the crypto industry, has recently partnered with Fireblocks, the award-winning provider of digital assets and crypto technology. The integration of Fireblocks into Coins.ph will allow for improved service quality for over 16 million users who are now using the platform. Considered a highly reliable partner, Fireblocks is also touted to […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter Crypto enthusiasts argue that technology can “bank the unbanked” by allowing people without bank accounts to quickly send and receive money across borders through e-wallets and other digital financial substitutes. Cryptocurrencies can also give them access to other financial services and opportunities that would have not been available to them otherwise. […]
by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter I have been noticing a lot of advertisements for blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Cryptographic technologies are now being marketed as a replacement for cash, delivering a fresh new method to purchase art or offering the next big financial opportunity. Ever heard of buying art with bitcoins and authenticating […]
“We believe that e-commerce is here to stay and will grow exponentially!” Thus, exclaimed Mary Jean Pacheco, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a speech delivered at a forum titled, “E-commerce: Turning heavy traffic into a positive.” Also joining her at the forum are Ron Benito, Founder and CEO of […]
