Philippines enacts sweeping crypto rules, mandates licensing and capital requirements

Crypto asset service providers in the Philippines must now register as local corporations with a minimum capital of 100 million PHP (1.8 million USD), maintain physical offices, and comply with local data storage requirements.

Experts indicate that while there will be initial compliance obstacles, the new regulations set a foundation for broader adoption of cryptocurrencies in the Philippines, addressing a previously unregulated market.

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