Blockchain Council of the Philippines unveils plans for Web3 adoption and partnership with DICT at ‘The Launch Mixer’

13 July 2023, Philippines – The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) hosted a highly successful The Launch Mixer event on June 27, at The Astbury in Orion, Poblacion, Makati. The event aims to highlight the council’s efforts in driving Web3 adoption, while also announcing their plans and objectives for the future. BCP has also announced its partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). (more…)

Globe teams up with Yield Guild Games for Web3 education in PH, Web3 Community Summit slated on July 15

Leading digital solutions platform Globe has cemented a strategic partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG), the world’s largest decentralized gaming guild network, to work together to expand Web3 knowledge through community programs, partnership initiatives, and upskilling sessions in the Philippines. (more…)

Coins.ph advances cybersecurity advocacy and financial innovation in recent engagements

L to R: Atty. Richard Martin A. De Leon - Attorney IV of CICC, Renz Garcia - Coins.ph Public Affairs, Hon. Alexander Ramos - CICC Executive Director, Jen Bilango - Coins.ph Country Manager, Robert De Guzman - Coins.ph Head of Legal & GRC

Manila, July 13, 2023Coins.ph, the leading digital wallet and cryptocurrency exchange platform in the country, has been actively engaging key government and industry stakeholders to drive financial inclusion, strengthen customer security and advance the adoption of innovative technologies. Here are the highlights from their recent engagements this month: (more…)

Bitskwela gathers key leaders, influencers for online Web3 debate

31 May 2023 – Guided by its mission to provide Filipinos with logical, factual, and insightful Web3 education, Filipino-led edutech firm Bitskwela is turning to Twitter Spaces to host the debate titled “The Limits of DYOR: A Debate on Web3 Influencers and Promotions.” The one-hour debate will begin at 7:00 PM (PHT) on Friday, June 9, 2023. (more…)

Experience future of ticketing with NFTs on Stanible at the Chicosci Summer Party

[Makati City, May 19, 2023] – Stanible announces to become be the main and only ticketing service for the Chicosci Summer Party, a concert that will feature live performances by Chicosci, Rico Blanco, Zild Benitez, and Fragments. Fans will have the opportunity to secure their exclusive entry by owning a non-fungible token (NFT), which will serve as their digital ticket. In this first-of-its-kind fan experience, attendees will not only gain access to the event, get freebies, and also own a digital collectible that serves as a memorabilia to the unforgettable live performances. (more…)

BlockchainSpace partners with Smart to explore Web3-powered solutions, drive further adoption

The panel consisting of Dexter Chan, Smart AVP for Content Business Development; Peter Ing, BlockchainSpace founder and CEO; Lloyd Manaloto, Smart FVP and Head of Prepaid and Content; and Aspen Sañez, BlockchainSpace global head of marketing, answer questions from the media.

MANILA, Philippines, 17 May 2023—BlockchainSpace, the leading Web3 community enabler in Southeast Asia, has recently announced in a press conference its partnership with Smart Communications, the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines, to explore Web3-powered solutions that connect communities, unlock new opportunities, and drive growth for all stakeholders. (more…)

Beyond Blockchain: Hashgraph Hackathon

Shifting Paradigms with Hedera’s Hashgraph

The Beyond Blockchain: Hashgraph Hackathon is a virtual hackathon designed for creative experimentation, aiming to rally developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build high performance decentralized applications with the Hedera Hashgraph Network.

With fast, secure, and affordable transactions and easy-to-use developer tools, the Hedera Hashgraph Network is the perfect platform to build solutions to transform industries.

This is your chance to explore the potential of Hedera and build innovative solutions that can help address real-world challenges and shape the future. Your solution might even win prizes from our USD $80,000 prize pool!

Background

Hedera is a public ledger that uses a consensus algorithm called hashgraph, which is leaderless and asynchronous. It is decentralized and open-source, and operates through a proof-of-stake mechanism. The governance of Hedera is managed by a decentralized council comprising leading enterprises, universities, and web3 projects worldwide, which is designed to be resistant to collusion.

Hedera’s performance-optimized Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) smart contracts, along with its easy-to-use native tokenization and consensus service APIs, enable developers to create real-time web3 applications and ecosystems that will drive the future of the internet.

Hedera is a unique blockchain that offers high throughput, fast finality, predictable fees, fair transaction ordering, and a reliable infrastructure. The network is governed by leading organizations to ensure that it is resistant to collusion.

Prizes

Total Prize Pool: USD$80,000
First 25 project submissions will be awarded Hedera SWAG

Overall Prizes

  1. 1st Prize: USD 20,000
  2. 2nd Prize: USD 15,000
  3. 3rd Prize: USD 10,000
  4. 4th Prize: USD 3,000
  5. 5th Prize: USD 2,000

Best of Tracks

  • Best in Sustainability: USD 10,000
  • Best in DeFi: USD 10,000
  • Best in Tokenisation: USD 10,000

Dates

Friday, May 26th to Sunday, June 25th

go.beyondblockchain.dev/phit

Sponsors announced for the Traders Fair & Awards, Philippines 2023

Upcoming sponsors have been announced for the Philippines Traders Fair, including XS Group, a global sponsor, FBS, an official sponsor, and ATFX, an official sponsor of the event. Gold Sponsor include Vantage, CXM Prime, Merlion Global, PU Prime, ACY Securities, UTIP Technologies Ltd, MultiBank Group. VT Markets is a Silver Sponsor. (more…)

Bitcoin, Beer, and Bitstories Presents – GCRYPTO – GCASH NFTS

BBB Presents - GCRYPTO - GCASH NFTS

🚀 Wen GCrypto? 🤔 Wen GCash NFTs? 🔍

Join Draper Startup Hose Manila together with BitPinas, in the most exciting Bitcoin, Beer, and Bitstories yet, as the monthly community meetup will host GCash 🚀 to talk about Gcrypto, and together with its partner Likha and visual artist Reen Barrera, resident artist of Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery to discuss the e-wallet’s venture into NFTs. 🎨

Set your reminders: April 27, 2023 7PM only on BitPinas Live!

Viewers of the livestream will get a chance to win exciting GCash and GCrypto prizes! 🎉

Don’t miss out as we interview GCash for the first time about their crypto and NFT offering. 💬

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