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Bitspark Enters Hong Kong's Remittance Market With Bitcoin-Powered Solution

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

Hong Kong

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New Bitcoin Wallet App Targets Philippines Remittance Market

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

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Philippine Government Bill Could Pave Way for Bitcoin-Backed Money

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

Philippines

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Bitcoin in the Philippines: A Perfect Cryptocurrency Storm

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

Manila, Philippines

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The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances

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

Sending money

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Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers

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

Manila, Philippines

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Bitstars.ph 'Selfie' Contests Reward Winners with Bitcoin

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

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Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin's Remittance Promise

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

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Coins.ph CEO Talks Opportunity for Bitcoin in the Philippines

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

ron hose, coins.ph

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Bitcoin Payments Startup Coins.ph Launches with Two Major Filipino Merchants

Philippines e-tailers MetroDeal and CashCashPinoy will soon accept bitcoin payments via the startup.

Manilla, Philippines

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