BSP and SEC are seeking clearer regulations on digital assets BSP and SEC — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Securities and Exchange Commission are seeking clearer regulations on digital assets in order to protect consumers. This was raised during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies as lawmakers, … Read more
BSP said that the regular application window for new VASP licenses will be closed for 3 years. BSP — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that the regular application window for new VASP (virtual asset service provider) licenses will be closed for 3 years starting September 1, 2022. In Memorandum Order M-2022-035 signed by BSP … Read more
PayMaya and Novi were included in BSP’s list of Virtual Asset Service Providers. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — PayMaya and Facebook‘s Novi were included in the BSP’s list of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) referred to any entity that offered services or engaged in activities that provided a facility for … Read more
Axie Infinity was not considered as a virtual asset service provider, according to BSP. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that popular online play-to-earn game Axie Infinity wasn’t considered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP). Manila Bulletin reported that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas emphasized in an email interview with Business Bulletin that … Read more
