Coinfest Asia Reports Record Numbers for 2025 Edition; Sets Dates for 2026
Coinfest Asia 2025 drew over 11,000 attendees and 170 sponsors to Bali, with 2026 already confirmed as the web3 wave grows in Indonesia.
DeFi Platform Krystal Finance Displays Legal Waiver Pop-Up to Pinoys Accessing Its Dex
Krystal Finance has implemented a mandatory disclaimer for users attempting to access its services from the Philippines.
What Is a Wrench Attack? The Physical Threat Crypto Holders Must Know
Crypto owners in the Philippines are at growing risk of wrench attacks, which are physical threats used to steal digital assets from those who overshare online.
Consensus Hong Kong Returns for 2026 Edition; Solana Foundation to Host ‘Accelerate’ Developer Event
CoinDesk, the organizer behind the global crypto conference Consensus, announced the return of its Asia-focused edition, Consensus Hong Kong, scheduled for February 10–12, 2026.
Coinbase | Trump | CZ: Crypto News Catch Up: Jan. 4 – 10, 2026
From Coinbase to JPMorgan, from Trump to CZ, here are the news you may have missed this week.
Coins.ph and Remitly Launch Stablecoin Remittance for OFWs in US and Canada
Coins.ph will have a stablecoin rail for fund transfer and will directly convert the sent fiat, either in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars, into stablecoins through Remitly’s solution.
SEC Issues Advisory Against EXNESS and HFM/HF Market For Illegal Investment Scheme
The platforms are holding licenses from other jurisdictions but not in the Philippines.
Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, First Major US Bank to Enter Sector
The filing, submitted on Tuesday, January 6, marks the first instance of a major U.S. bank seeking to issue its own spot cryptocurrency ETFs.
Zamboanga Sibugay Municipality Adopts AI and Blockchain-Enabled Digital Governance Platform
The Municipality of Mabuhay in Zamboanga Sibugay has formally adopted a digital governance platform utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology.
Rafael Padilla: Primer on the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF)
As part of their commitment, these jurisdictions plan to transpose the CARF into domestic law and activate exchange agreements in time for Reporting CASPs to commence reporting by 2027.