Luis Buenaventura argues that the Philippines should apply crypto regulations consistently by allowing qualified global exchanges to compete under the same regulatory framework, rather than limiting market access to a single platform.
A veteran of the Philippine crypto scene shifts focus to scaling cross-border payments with new regulatory tailwinds, deeper liquidity, and an AI-driven fintech stack.
For this special edition of the BitPinas Webcast, we are ditching the standard panel discussion. Instead, we are hosting a Head-to-Head Debate between the two most prominent voices in Philippine GovTech.
Though he has "no solid plans yet" for his future moves, his resignation comes amidst his expanding role in broader industry governance.
Luis Buenaventura takes over as President of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, while founding leader Donald Lim remains as Chairman.
The final IRL event of BitBulaga 2025 gave clear explanations about the current crypto market cycle.
PDAX, GCash, and the Bureau of the Treasury discuss balancing blockchain innovation with traditional regulation to democratize bonds and future assets.
PDAX and partners forecast a $60B tokenized asset surge in the Philippines by 2030, using blockchain wallets to leapfrog traditional finance.
Community thought leaders praised the revised CADENA Act (SB 1330) for shifting from a blockchain-focused proposal to a tech-neutral, citizen-centered transparency law.
Buenaventura clarified that while blockchain can help "combat" corruption by improving record transparency, it cannot "prevent" it. The core issue, he explained, is that blockchain cannot verify external, real-world data.
