CZ Backs Philippines as Crypto Hub Amid Regulatory Push and Growth
The Philippines has steadily emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising crypto markets, and recent remarks from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao have reinforced this trajectory. CZ praised Philippine regulators for their collaborative approach to digital asset oversight, highlighting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s in‑principle approval of BlockShoals under the StratBox regulatory sandbox as a signal of the country’s pro‑innovation stance. His comments underscore […]
₱85 Wage Hike: Filipino Workers’ Road to a Smarter Digital Finance
Metro Manila’s minimum wage will rise from ₱695 to ₱780 in two tranches—₱60 effective July 19, 2026, and ₱25 more on January 20, 2027—marking the largest increase ever approved by the National Capital Region (NCR) wage board. This historic adjustment will benefit over 1.1 million minimum wage earners directly, with ripple effects on up to 1.9 million workers in […]