Bitcoin Regulatory Guidelines Are Coming to the Philippines

Bitcoin Regulatory Guidelines Are Coming to the Philippines

Many governments around the world are preparing regulatory policies concerning cryptocurrency markets. The Philippines is now next in line to regulate Bitcoin operations as the central bank deputy governor, Nestor Espenilla, has revealed new virtual currency guidelines. New Virtual Currency Policies Coming to the Philippines. Bitcoin.com reported last....


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