Aave Swap | Token2049 Dubai | Binance vs WSJ | Crypto Catch Up | March 8 – 14, 2026
From the ill-fated Aave swap to Binance suing the Wall Street Journal, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week.
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PH Still ‘Partially Compliant’ on Crypto Rules: BSP Assures Stronger Regulation
The BSP renewed its push to strengthen virtual asset regulation after the FATF maintained the Philippines’ “Partially Compliant” status under international crypto standards.
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PH Crypto Oversight Improves, But FATF Flags Gaps on DeFi, Stablecoins, Offshore Exchanges
The FATF says the Philippines improved crypto regulation but still fails to close major gaps in DeFi, stablecoins, and unlicensed offshore exchanges.
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SEC Reinforces Anti-Money Laundering Reforms After Philippines Exits EU High-Risk List
The SEC commits to stronger anti-money laundering oversight after the Philippines exits the EU’s high-risk list.
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Philippines Exits FATF Grey List: SEC Unveils Plans to Strengthen AML Compliance
The Philippines has officially exited the FATF grey list. Learn how the SEC plans to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) compliance through Project HARBOR, expanded NPO outreach, and new crypto regulations.
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SEC: Anti Crypto-Scheme Advisories Aid PH Exit FATF Grey List
SEC Chairman Emilio Aquino highlighted the Commission’s efforts to expose crypto scams and collaborate with media to protect consumers, aiding the Philippines’ exit from the FATF grey list.
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Philippines Poised to Exit FATF Grey List with AML/CFT Reforms
Exiting the grey list will improve the country’s international financial reputation, reduce financial transaction costs, and benefit overseas Filipino workers through smoother remittance processes.
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Clarifying BSP’s Crypto Travel Rule Guidelines | Webcast 36
This is the recap of the 36th episode of the BitPinas Webcast with Atty. Jennifer Densen, who serves as legal counsel for Bitshares Labs and is the founder of Densen Law; Atty. Robert De Guzman of Coins.ph; and Atty. Michelle Regala Niebres from PDAX.
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The FATF Grey List and Its Implications for the Philippine Cryptocurrency Landscape
As the Philippines strives to resolve its AML/CFT deficiencies, the cryptocurrency sector must brace for possible impacts.
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AML Watchdog to Countries: Enforce FATF Crypto Travel Rule
The FATF wants its member countries to enforce AML and terrorist financing rules (TFC) on crypto providers.
