What’s up with the Philippines and Cashless Economy?
The rate of adoption of mobile money and bitcoin is increasing in the Philippines, driving the country towards a cashless economy. The Asian countries have exhibited tremendous economic growth in the past few years. While China and India make the icing on the cake, Philippines is right around the corner. As the country’s economy grows, adoption of latest technology in the economic sector should also grow hand-in-hand. In order to keep up with the technological advancements, while ensuring the benefit of the masses, the country is slowly inching towards a cashless society. The country’s....
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