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Thailand | South Korea | Vietnam Crypto News Catch Up: Jan. 18 – 24, 2026

From Thailand to Portugal, from Tether to Ripple, here are the news you may have missed this week:

23 Jan 2026

Cuisia: Gov’t Blockchain Must Be More Than a ‘Glorified Notary’; Warns Against Vendor Bias

Ann Cuisia warns that using blockchain only to verify documents ignores the real challenge of tracking public funds, calling instead for a ledger-based system that exposes how money flows.

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23 Jan 2026

BayaniChain Defends ‘No-Cost to PH Gov’t’ Blockchain Budget System Amid Vendor Lock-In Concerns

BayaniChain explains the Digital Bayanihan Chain’s use of NFT standards as a record integrity tool, amid public scrutiny over data sovereignty and vendor lock-in concerns.

Cryptocurrency

23 Jan 2026

[Op-Ed] Ann Cuisia: You Shouldn’t Need ID to Speak

Technologist and entrepreneur Ann Cuisia, Trustee at Qadena Foundation, argues that mandatory identity verification on social media threatens anonymous speech, proposing a risk-based alternative to fight online abuse without silencing dissent.

Cryptocurrency

22 Jan 2026

BSP Confirms Request to NTC to Block Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges, List of Blocked Apps Not Disclosed

Citing rising financial risks, the BSP urged public caution and stressed the need for licensed platforms in digital transactions.

Cryptocurrency

21 Jan 2026

Bitget Launches TradFi Feature For Global Markets Access

With 79 instruments and USDT settlement, Bitget TradFi now lets users trade gold, forex, and macro assets directly within its crypto-native ecosystem.

Cryptocurrency

21 Jan 2026

CICC to Lift Ban on Grok AI After xAI Commits to Anti-Deepfake Safeguards

xAI pledged to strip Grok AI of deepfake and explicit content features for Philippine users, prompting CICC to lift the nationwide ban while keeping monitoring in place.

Cryptocurrency

21 Jan 2026

Report: Binance Retains “King of Crypto” Title in 2025; Futures Trading Outpaces Spot

Binance is still the leading and most used centralized crypto exchange (CEX) in terms of spot trading, futures trading, and global traffic, according to the 2025 CEX Annual Report by crypto publication Wu Blockchain.

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21 Jan 2026

DOJ Indicts ‘Modesto Cardano’ Trading Firm for Illegal Investment Solicitation

The firm allegedly promised 10% monthly returns via social media while lacking SEC approval, triggering cybercrime-enhanced charges for unregistered securities sales.

Cryptocurrency

21 Jan 2026

Pixiland Cancels Token Launch, Moves to Web2 Model Amid Ronin Community Backlash

Pixiland's abrupt shift to an off-chain model cancels its token launch and infuriates Ronin players who accuse the devs of cashing out before pulling the plug.

Cryptocurrency

21 Jan 2026

2025 Philippine Crypto Year in Review: 12 Stories That Defined Crypto in the Philippines

Track the evolution of PH crypto month by month. From the SEC’s rules in January to the NTC crackdown in December, here are the 12 pivotal stories that defined the year.

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26 Dec 2025

Manila’s Benny Abante Files 15th Blockchain Bill in the 20th Congress

It mandaties the creation of a “National Budget Blockchain System” managed by the DICT, DBM, and COA.

Cryptocurrency

25 Dec 2025

From Content Creator to Champion: How Ultm8 X Silenced the Doubters at The Grand Cup 2025

Ultm8 X recounts his emotional Grand Cup 2025 victory, his underdog journey as a Filipino content creator, and his advice for traders entering crypto esports.

Cryptocurrency

24 Dec 2025

Coinbase, More Crypto Platforms Blocked in PH Amid NTC Crackdown on Unlicensed VASPs

The restrictions coincide with confirmation by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that it has ordered the immediate blocking of 50 online trading platforms without VASP (Virtual Assets Service Provider) license at the request of the Bang...

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23 Dec 2025

NTC Orders Blocking of 50 Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Following BSP Directive; Clarifies Amid IBKR Issue

The request to NTC from the BSP, which targets unlicensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), comes amid a broader crackdown on unregulated financial services .

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23 Dec 2025

PDAX Gold: How to Buy and Invest in Gold For As Low As ₱500

PDAX Gold lets Filipinos trade gold-backed assets anytime via app, starting at just ₱500 -- no vaults, no hassle.

Cryptocurrency

22 Dec 2025

Filipino Investors Report IBKR Trading Platform Blocked in PH

Discussions on the online forum Reddit (r/phinvest) surfaced recently, with multiple users claiming they could no longer access the IBKR website and mobile application via specific internet service providers (ISPs).

Cryptocurrency

22 Dec 2025

Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth Installs 6 Starlink Internet in Southern Philippines This Year

More than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers in remote island communities in the Philippines have benefitted from this initiative, according to Bitget.

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22 Dec 2025

BSP: Fresh Banknotes Available for Christmas, Urges Public to Use ‘E-Aguinaldo’

"Using e-wallets and online banking offers a safe and more convenient way to send cash gifts during the Christmas season," the advisory read.

Cryptocurrency

22 Dec 2025

Maya, PSC Digitize Athlete Allowances with Visa Cards at 2025 SEA Games

Maya and the PSC equipped over 1,600 SEA Games delegates with prepaid Visa cards, replacing cash with digital disbursements to modernize Philippine sports finance.

Cryptocurrency

21 Dec 2025

Crypto News Catch Up | Nov. 9 – 15, 2025

From Singapore to Dubai, from Solana to Bybit, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week.

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16 Nov 2025

Bybit Halts New User Registrations in the Philippines

Bybit has stopped new sign-ups from the Philippines after the SEC cracked down on unlicensed crypto platforms and enforced its new CASP regulations.

Cryptocurrency

15 Nov 2025

Shutdown’s End Sparks Bitcoin Recovery: Will the Rally Hold?

Growing predictions that the protracted U.S. government shutdown is finally coming to an end are driving a larger sense of confidence returning to global financial markets at the same time as this rebound.

Cryptocurrency

14 Nov 2025

The Polymarket POLY Token: Airdrop Timeline and Potential Utility

What is Polymarket? Where will POLY be used? When will the airdrop happen?

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14 Nov 2025

EveryX is Prediction Market Partner at Lisbon Trading Exports Competition

EveryX was named as the prediction market partner of the Global Esports Trading Competition at Lisbon.

Cryptocurrency

14 Nov 2025

Coins.ph Teams Up with Circle’s Arc Testnet to Expand PHPC Stablecoin Utility

Joining in the testnet will allow it to explore how its Philippine Peso-pegged stablecoin can be deployed across the network, according to Coins.ph.

Cryptocurrency

14 Nov 2025

YGG Play Summit 2025 to Empower Students with Digital Skills at Skill District

The participation will help students equip themselves for future opportunities instead of being left behind by automation, as per YGG.

Cryptocurrency

14 Nov 2025

Bam Aquino’s CADENA Bill Receives Full Support of Senators

The Senate backed the CADENA Act, a rebranded blockchain bill that mandates real-time, tamper-proof transparency in all government spending.

Cryptocurrency

13 Nov 2025

Vibe Coded in 72 Hours: Bagyo.app Uses AI and Blockchain to Assist Filipinos During Typhoon

A Filipino startup built Bagyo.app in just 72 hours, combining AI and blockchain to help communities navigate disaster relief during Super Typhoon Uwan.

Cryptocurrency

13 Nov 2025

The New BIR Chief Previously Signed PH Commitment for Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2028 as Finance Usec

Finance exec Charlito Mendoza, now BIR chief, once led the Philippines’ commitment to a global crypto tax reporting rule set for 2028.

Cryptocurrency

13 Nov 2025