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Globe Telecom, Inc. commemorates golden anniversary as a listed firm

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) hosted a bell ringing ceremony to celebrate Globe Telecom, Inc.’s (GLO) 50th year as a publicly listed company on Monday, August 11, 2025. The telecom firm debuted on the Manila Stock Exchange and Makati Stock Exchange on August 11, 1975 under the corporate name Globe-Mackay Cable & Radio Corporation. PSE President…

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11 Aug 2025

FDI net inflows rise by 21.3% YOY to US$586M in May 2025

PDate: 8/11/2025
Content: Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines rose year-on-year in May, with inflows from the United States and into manufacturing taking the lead.Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed that net inflow o...

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11 Aug 2025

5 Tips for Managing Credit Card Debt While Still Working Toward Your Savings Goals

Credit cards, especially those that offer rewards, can be powerful financial tools, not just for everyday spending, but for saving money, too. When you use the cashback points, promos, and perks that come with such cards, you’ll be able to str...

11 Aug 2025

Why It Works in Your Favor to Bank with a BSP-Supervised Financial Institution

It’s easy to assume all banks or money apps offer the same basic services. In reality, however, not all financial providers are equal when it comes to safeguarding your funds and giving you peace of mind. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ...

11 Aug 2025

PLUS joins PSEi, replaces BLOOM

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS) will debut as a PSE index (PSEi) constituent starting August 18, 2025. It will replace Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (BLOOM) in the 30-company PSEi, which is composed of the most liquid and well capitalized listed firms on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). BLOOM will be the substitute for PLUS in the PSE…

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8 Aug 2025

Filinvest Development Corporation’s maiden preferred share issuance yields P8B in proceeds

Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) completed its first preferred share offering 43 years after its initial public offering on December 22, 1982. The Gotianun-led holding firm raised Php 8 billion from the sale of Series A and Series B preferred shares. The shares, with ticker symbol FDCPA and FDCPB, were listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange…

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8 Aug 2025

5 Tips for Building a Positive Relationship with Your Credit Card Provider

Your relationship with your credit card provider doesn’t end once your credit card application is approved. Instead, it’s essential to maintain a long-term positive relationship with them, as this can lead to benefits and access to better fina...

8 Aug 2025

Payment Centers, Billers’ Official Websites, or Digital Bank Apps: Which Method Should You Choose For Bills Payment?

Paying bills is one of those responsibilities that never go away. Whether it's your electricity, water, internet, or mobile plan, settling them on time is important if you want to keep everything running smoothly. The good news is that you hav...

8 Aug 2025

Best Credit Card Philippines: Maya Black Credit Card

Maya has long been a trusted name when it comes to providing top-notch financial products and services. Combining the safety and reliability you can expect from traditional banks with the speed and ease of a digital wallet, Maya is a partner y...

6 Aug 2025

How to Budget for Monthly Bills without Stressing Every Sweldo Day

How to Budget for Monthly Bills without Stressing Every Sweldo Day

There’s nothing more frustrating than working hard all month only to see your paycheck disappear within days. With essential expenses, such as rent, utilities, ...

6 Aug 2025

Protocol Update 001 – Scale L1

In June, we introduced Protocol, reorganizing the Ethereum Foundation’s research & development teams to better align on our current strategic goals, Scale L1, Scale Blobs, and Improve UX without compromising on our commitment to Ethereum's security and...

5 Aug 2025

lean Ethereum

Yesterday Ethereum turned 10. Today, lean Ethereum is unveiled as a vision—and personal mission—for the next 10 years. We stand at the dawn of a new era. Millions of TPS. Quantum adversaries. How does Ethereum marry extreme performance with uncompromi...

31 Jul 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Ethereum

On July 30, 2025, the Ethereum community marked a major milestone: ten years since the Ethereum’s genesis block and mainnet launch. What began as a whitepaper has evolved into a decentralized platform now powering thousands of applications, tools, and...

30 Jul 2025

Checkpoint #5: July 2025

Ethereum’s weekly All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this "Checkpoint" series aims for high-level updates roughly every 4-5 weeks, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. !we-are-here.png......

29 Jul 2025

Latam Insights: Brazil to Debate Controversial Crypto Tax; Libra Probe Sparks New Revelations

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil is set to debate Lula’s controversial crypto tax, the probe into Libra’s launch offers new...

27 Jul 2025

Ripple Co-Founder’s Wallets Unleash Millions in XRP Transfers in July

Onchain data reveals that a wallet widely thought to belong to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has shuffled close to 60 million XRP since July 15. Despite the flurry of activity, the wallet still sits on a hefty stash—282.49 million XRP, currently value...

27 Jul 2025

PUMP’s Market Cap Tanks Below $1B: From 12-Minute Sellout to Market Mayhem

After peaking with a $2.4 billion market cap, Pump.fun’s PUMP token has slipped below the billion-dollar threshold, now landing at $962 million following a 5% dip in price today. X Debates PUMP as Sentiment Turns Nuclear The PUMP token—tied to meme coi...

27 Jul 2025

Monero Faces Looming 51% Attack Threat From Rival Blockchain Qubic

Monero ( XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency by market cap, faces an unprecedented threat as rival project Qubic prepares to attempt control of over 51% of its mining hashrate starting Aug. 2. Monero Community Faces Another Challenge Qubic...

27 Jul 2025

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Brushes All-Time High as Miners Close in on June Peak

Bitcoin’s computing power crept right up to its June 13 peak of 946 exahash per second (EH/s), brushing against it with a 945 EH/s reading on Sunday morning. Race to the Top: Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Within Striking Distance of Peak As of 10 a.m. Easter...

27 Jul 2025

Michael Saylor Is Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Money-Market-Style Vehicle to Wall Street: NYDIG

The offering doesn't give investors direct bitcoin exposure, but rather uses the asset's historical return profile to sustain high payouts.

27 Jul 2025

Ethereum Rockets Past $3.8K as Shorts Get Crushed With $28M Liquidated

Ethereum is back on the climb, cruising past the $3,800 threshold with a 2.2% gain against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours. As the weekend wrapped up, ETH’s market grip edged closer to 12% of the $3.91 trillion crypto economy. Ether Ignites the Ch...

27 Jul 2025

US Gov Approves Key Digital Asset, XRP Plunges & BNB Rises, and More — Week in Review

The U.S. Gov approves a key digital asset, XRP plunges while BNB rises, the U.K. moves to sell billions in confiscated bitcoin assets, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review In a historic move for the digital asset sector, the U.S. government ...

27 Jul 2025

What’s Next for Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token? What Wall Street and Analysts Are Saying

Wall Street’s crypto treasury spree is spreading to altcoins. With one firm recently backing HYPE, analysts diverge on its near-term upside.

27 Jul 2025

Bitcoin Price Watch: Neutral Technicals Leave Bulls and Bears in Deadlock

Bitcoin’s price traded between $117,922 and $118,020 over the last 60 minutes, indicating minimal price volatility in the short term. With a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $22.32 billion, bitcoin maintaine...

27 Jul 2025

Has Bitcoin Been Co-Opted? Ancient Whale’s Sale Examined

Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast and cryptocurrency analyst, has weighed in on the possibility of bitcoin being co-opted from its original purpose with the recent sales of giant whales. Melker’s opinion sparked a debate on the mean...

27 Jul 2025

Bitgo Lands in Brazil, Targeting Banks Entering the Crypto Business

Bitgo, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency custody provider, recently announced the establishment of a local office in Brazil, where it will aim to acquire customers from the banking sector entering the crypto business. The company will also offer insurance op...

27 Jul 2025

Bitcoin Cash Surges Past $580 as Analysts Predict Breakout Toward $620–$680 Range

BCH jumped more than 5% Sunday to surpass $580, with analysts citing breakout patterns and calling for a possible push toward the $620–$680 range.

27 Jul 2025

$9 Billion Exit by Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Sparks Debate: Are Bitcoin OGs Losing Faith?

Galaxy’s $9 billion BTC sale for a Satoshi-era investor prompted Scott Melker to suggest some early whales are losing faith, sparking intense debate on X.

27 Jul 2025

Web3 Meets the Otaku Economy: Xross Road on How to Build Anime with the Fans

Together, we’ll dive into how web3 tools can empower fans to meaningfully contribute, without needing to code or invest, and what this future means for anime lovers, creators, and communities across Southeast Asia.

27 Jul 2025

Crypto Still Seen as ‘Risky’ Among U.S. Investors Despite Ownership Surging 8x Since 2018: Survey

Despite growing ownership rates, most Americans view cryptocurrency as a risky investment, with 64% of U.S. investors considering it "very risky."

26 Jul 2025