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1/ THREAD πΈπ¬ Day 1 of Token2049, the worldβs largest crypto conference starts today.
We thank the Token team for inviting BitPinas as attending media!
@bitpinas #Token2049 @token2049
ALL COVERAGE FROM THIS THREAD π
π¨ Held under FinTech Alliance PH's "Sportstacular 2026" wellness initiative, the tournament brought together 42 organizationsβincluding commercial banks, digital asset platforms, and central bank regulatorsβfor a weekend of friendly competition. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/go/fa-pick
How much money should a beginner put into crypto? The exact amount doesn't matter, but where that money comes from matters entirely. ππΈ
Crypto is speculative and highly volatile. To survive the market, you must follow the Golden Rule of Risk Framing: Allocate only disposable capital.
This means you should NEVER invest:
π¨ Emergency funds or medical savings
π Household budgets, rent, or tuition money
π³ Borrowed money, loans, or margin leverage
If losing the money would compromise your daily life or put you in debt, it does not belong in crypto.
Protect yourself and your finances. Read the full guide below. π
π Our ultimate Beginner's Guide to Crypto in the Philippines: bitpinas.com/go/beginners
#WordOfTheDay: PALDON'T
Curious about the word? Find more information and the full breakdown on BitPinas. π
π Learn about PALDON'T and other crypto and fintech terms: bitpinas.com/go/paldont
How do blockchain investigators hunt down stolen crypto when syndicates strike? π΅οΈββοΈβοΈ
π¨ In an exclusive interview at TOKEN2049, Jonno Newman, APAC Head of Deployment Strategy at blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, sat down with BitPinas to break down how on-chain forensics teams coordinate with regional law enforcement to trace illicit flows across Southeast Asia. Full interview below. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/go/tkn-trm
π¨ Latest data from the BSP reveals that combined electronic fund transfers coursed through InstaPay and PESONet have surpassed the β±25 trillion mark, with total transaction volume surged 124% year-on-year to roughly 6.5 billion transfers, while total transaction value climbed 45%. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/go/fa-pick
UNDAS SA BITPINAS π» π
π #GuessTheWord: P _ L _ _ N ' T
MULTO NG CRYPTO: May profit pero +1.1% lang. Lumbay.
Can you figure out BitPinas' Word of the Day today? πͺβοΈπ
π Learn about P _ L _ _ N ' T and other crypto and fintech terms: bitpinas.com/go/paldont
π¨ Through biometric National ID eVerify integration on the MySSS portal and digital partnerships with institutions like RCBC, OFWs can complete identity checks, open dedicated disbursement accounts, and request payment cards without physical branch appointments. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/go/sss-rcbc
π¨ In a financial briefing detailing plans for a 2027 dual-market IPO on the PSE and Nasdaq, PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan revealed that digital bank and fintech firm Maya contributed β±559 million in net profit to PLDT during the first half of 2026. Full details below. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/go/maya-mvp
π Full Story: bitpinas.com/go/maya-mvp
π¨ BEWARE OF FAKE BITPINAS PAGES π¨
Scammers are impersonating BitPinas. Don't get caught!
Here's what you need to know:
β BitPinas will NEVER ask you to send crypto to receive more crypto.
β We do NOT run airdrops, investment schemes, or trading offers.
β
BitPinas is a NEWS WEBSITE: we report on crypto, web3, fintech, and the digital economy.
Before you click, follow, or send anything, check the page against the official accounts in the pubmat. If the link doesn't match, it's not us.
Spot a fake page? Report it right away and help protect others, especially those new to crypto and web3.
Save this post and share it with a friend who needs the reminder. π
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Global tokenized fund assets are projected to skyrocket from $90 billion to $715 billion by 2030βbut what does this massive shift mean for Filipino investors and local wealth management? ππ΅π
π¨ As major digital asset firms expand across Southeast Asia, see how tokenization is unlocking fractional investments, private market access, and modernized wealth management for everyday Pinoy portfolios. π
π Full Details: bitpinas.com/business/nexo-kβ¦
Before you deposit your hard-earned cash into a crypto exchange, you need to understand one harsh reality. πβ οΈ
Cryptocurrency markets involve operational risks that do not exist in traditional commercial banking. The biggest difference?
β Zero Systemic Insurance: Unlike your Philippine bank deposits which are insured up to β±500,000 by the PDIC, lost or stolen crypto assets carry no government insurance. If you make a mistake, there is no refund.
Other major risks include:
π Extreme overnight price volatility
π₯ Permanent loss of funds if sent to the wrong network address
Read the full guide below. π
π Our ultimate Beginner's Guide to Crypto in the Philippines: bitpinas.com/go/beginners
#WordOfTheDay: STOCK
Curious about the word? Find more information and the full breakdown on BitPinas. π
π Learn about BSP and other crypto and fintech terms: bitpinas.com/go/wotd-stock












