Philippines

Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out

Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.

Hong Kong startup Bitspark is offering a new remittance service that slashes costs by one-third with bitcoin.

Di Joon Ian Wong25 nov 2014

Coins.ph has built a mobile bitcoin wallet app with an eye on emerging market use cases, particularly Philippines remittances.

Di Jon Southurst13 ott 2014

A Filipino lawmaker has introduced a bill to create an E-Peso that mandates bitcoin be studied for the project.

Di Pete Rizzo9 ott 2014

Many agree the Philippines are an increasingly hot scene for bitcoin – but why?

If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?

With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.

Bitstars.ph is promoting bitcoin in the Philippines via daily contests and crypto prizes for most popular selfies.

Di Jon Southurst31 lug 2014

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

CoinDesk speaks to Ron Hose to learn about bitcoin's opportunities in the emerging Asian market.

Di Tim Swanson29 giu 2014

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