SEC Seeks Public Input for Regulation of Emerging technologies
SEC invites public input on Regulatory Sandbox Framework for emerging technologies in the Philippines. Comments are accepted until October 10, 2023.
HK Securities to Hunt Down JPEX Mastermind
The Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, recently pledged to track down the mastermind of the cryptocurrency platform JPEX. Moreover, following the exchange’s probe, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong announced that it will publish a list of firms that have applied for its newly launched retail crypto trading licenses. (Read more:…
AirBit Club Co-Founder Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison
AirBit Club co-founder Pablo Rodriguez sentenced to 12 years for cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
SEC Flags Down Two Unlicensed Investment ‘Ponzi’ Schemes
Since the two entities mentioned above possess characteristics of Ponzi scheme, the regulatory agency warned the public to stop investing in them and avoid engaging others to invest in them.
No Room for Non-Compliance: BSP Shuts Down Riyben Foreign Exchange
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas disqualifies Riyben Foreign Exchange for operating as an unlicensed Money Service Business.
Sen. Padilla Open to Sponsor a Blockchain Bill
Senator Robinhood Padilla showed his intention to support a bill that will focus on blockchain adoption in the country.
PH SEC Partners With US Counterpart to Fight Crypto Fraud
SEC Philippines hosted two workshops with the U.S. SEC, the Asian Development Bank, and the International Organization of Securities Commissions.
![[Breaking] UnionBank Secures Full VASP Crypto Exchange License from the BSP](https://bitpinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BSP-and-UnionBank-1-1-768x432.png "[Breaking] UnionBank Secures Full VASP Crypto Exchange License from the BSP 8")
[Breaking] UnionBank Secures Full VASP Crypto Exchange License from the BSP
UnionBank becomes the first universal bank in the Philippines to secure a VASP license from the BSP.
HK Crypto Platform JPEX Halts Trading Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
JPEX cites adverse media coverage that led market liquidity providers to freeze the platform’s capital.
Php 1 Billion Worth of Crypto and Money Scams Tied to Confiscated POGO SIMs
The DICT chief acknowledged that text scams persist as some consumers sell their registered SIMs, while others register using counterfeit identification.