Dash eyes Philippines for crypto payments, begins regulatory talks

Dash is assessing the Philippines for a potential crypto payments push as regulators promote easier business registration, though industry participants say compliant market entry can still take years.

The Philippine SEC has increased its focus on tokenization due to the growing interest in blockchain financial products. The regulators are currently making use of StratBox to test new digital asset services in a regulated way. During the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, the SEC Commissioner feels confident that tokenized assets

Meta’s USDC pilot runs on Polygon and Solana for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, with expansion reported to 160+ markets. Off-ramps remain the chokepoint.

Rulematch's bank-focused crypto platform could accelerate institutional adoption, reshaping the financial landscape with enhanced regulatory compliance. The post David Riegelnig launches Rulematch, securing $14M for crypto trading platform built exclusively for banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta USDC pilot pays creators via Stripe on Solana and Polygon in Colombia and the Philippines, pointing to lower fees, near‑instant settlement, and fresh compliance checks.

BitGo Singapore and dtcpay partner to expand secure digital asset payment infrastructure as regulated crypto payments keep growing globally.

The initiative underscores the US's strategic focus on the western Pacific, potentially heightening regional tensions and impacting global markets. The post Senate Armed Services Committee authorizes $2B for Taiwan, Philippines security aid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's evasion tactics highlight the growing role of crypto in global trade, prompting increased scrutiny and potential regulatory shifts worldwide. The post Iran boosts oil profits through shadow networks and crypto payments as prices rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.