# The Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation

# The Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation

” The Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation “ As the world of finance continues to transform, new forms of money are challenging traditional monetary infrastructures that have been around for a long time. Currently, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have caught the eye of various countries, including the Philippines. In a joint event organized…

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# Union Bank of the Philippines selects Metaco and IBM to facilitate digital asset custody operati​​ons

# Union Bank of the Philippines selects Metaco and IBM to facilitate digital asset custody operati​​ons

“# Union Bank of the Philippines selects Metaco and IBM to facilitate digital asset custody operati​​ons ” On Thursday, Metaco, an enterprise cryptocurrency platform for securing, trading, issuing, and managing digital assets, announced the addition of UnionBank as its latest client. Founded in 1982, UnionBank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, with…

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# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

“# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now? ” The rapid growth of mainstream attention toward cryptocurrencies has forced the hands of numerous governments to create their digital alternatives. Over the past few years, interest from various jurisdictions has been pointed towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — digital versions of government-issued fiat. Given…

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#17 dead and 40 rescued after Philippine military plane crashed

#17 dead and 40 rescued after Philippine military plane crashed

“#17 dead and 40 rescued after Philippine military plane crashed” MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday, killing at least 17 military personnel while at least 40 were rescued from the burning wreckage, officials said.  Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said rescue…

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# Major Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes crypto trading

# Major Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes crypto trading

“# Major Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes crypto trading ” GCash, a major digital wallet in the Philippines, is reportedly considering introducing crypto trading services. GCash CEO and president Martha Sazon announced that the firm is looking at offering users the ability to buy, sell and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) on its platform. In a…

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# New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation

# New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation

“# New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation ” Blockchain associations from Australia and five Southeast Asian nations are joining forces to promote blockchain development and education. Blockchain organizations from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to promote blockchain collaboration in the Asia Pacific, Business Times reports….

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