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Coins.ph has introduced a unified platform that combines digital asset trading with essential services such as payments, transfers, and bill settlements.
The updated app aims to address the fragmentation of financial services, where users often navigate multiple applications for different needs.
By integrating…

SINGAPORE — The Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA), a coalition of leading fintech associations across 15 Asian economies, has appointed Lito Villanueva as its global ambassador, strengthening the Alliance’s mission to accelerate cross-border fintech collaboration, innovation, and responsible growth across the region.Villanueva is…

GCash is enhancing its security protocols by rolling out in-app One-Time Passwords (OTPs), a move designed to replace traditional SMS-based authentication.
By the first quarter of 2026, the finance superapp expects users to receive OTPs directly via secure push notifications within the…

Some Filipinos today might first think of Helm as the celebrated fine-dining restaurant by chef Josh Boutwood, the first and only establishment in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines to earn two Michelin stars. It is a remarkable achievement for our…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new regulatory framework to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of beneficial ownership (BO) declarations for corporations.
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 15, Series of 2025, known as the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules of 2026, will take effect…

As we close out 2025, it’s tempting to remember the year through its glittering milestones. A packed calendar of fintech weeks and global forums. The buzz of Hong Kong FinTech Week, the massiveness of the Manila Tech Summit, the scale…

Visa Philippines is accelerating the rollout of its tap-to-pay services in 7-Eleven stores nationwide, targeting availability in approximately 1,000 branches by the end of 2025.
The payment solutions provider aims to cover the majority of the chain’s nearly 3,000 outlets by the first quarter…

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has collaborated with global risk intelligence firm TrustDecision to launch a new Fraud Risk Management and Anti Money Laundering platform.
The partnership was officially unveiled on 16 December 2025 at the RCBC Collaboration Hub in Taguig City.
As…

Salmon Group has partnered with LenderLink, a Philippine-based credit data exchange platform, to enhance its lending capabilities through real-time data sharing.
The collaboration marks one of the first integrations by a local fintech group into a secure, consent-based credit exchange system.
Through this partnership,…

Passengers on the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares via QR codes following the official launch of the cashless transaction system by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and GCash today.
DOTr Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, who attended the event, emphasised that the initiative aims…