1st-Ever Blockathon – Blockchain Hackathon
First-ever “Blockathon” brought together teams in Mindanao to compete in a blockchain hackathon at Kadena Hub, Davao City, Philippines.
First-ever “Blockathon” brought together teams in Mindanao to compete in a blockchain hackathon at Kadena Hub, Davao City, Philippines.
Because it is licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), users can deposit Philippine fiat (Pesos) to the exchange and use that to buy cryptocurrency.
Philippine local blockchain firm LoyalCoin (Appsolutely) launches “Pensionado Card” to centralize customer loyalty rewards.
Blockchain Innovation Tour featured 3 key projects presented in front of attendees composed of blockchain project leaders and some of the key blockchain / fintech persons here in the Philippines.
The meetup discussed, compared, and contrasted the features of Ethereum, iOST, and Klaytn platforms. Almost 100 participants attended the event.
The Blockchain Center and VHCEx have signed a partnership agreement for a more convenient way of buying and selling of cryptocurrency through an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk.
(Update) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved UnionBank as the first commercial bank that will issue bank-backed Peso blockchain-based token.
Blockchain is seen as that trustless technology that can verify certificates and clearances without the usual long process of checks and balances.
Blockchain products and service provider TraXion has partnered with billing solutions Bayad Center for paying bills conveniently online.
The 2-day workshop in San Beda looked at understanding the foundations of blockchain, history, terms, market potential, and use cases.