Executives

19 posts

Eman Ignacio on Crypto Caution, Community Fit, and the Business of Building at Coins.ph

When a crypto project wants to partner with Coins.ph, it doesn’t just need funding or hype. It needs to pass a rigorous filter, one shaped by regulation, reputation, and relevance to Filipino users. Not every crypto leader entered the space with a grand vision. Some arrived during quiet

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By: zed leplin
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What Does It Take to Educate a Country? Jiro Reyes on the Mission Behind Bitskwela

In a country with one of the highest crypto adoption rates in the world, the biggest challenge isn’t access, it’s comprehension. You can launch a token overnight. But teaching people what it means (and what to do with it) takes far longer. In the Philippines, where crypto adoption

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By: zed leplin
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Bianca Cruz Azurin on Metaversity, Modular Learning, and the Push to Equip Filipinos with Digital Skills

Education in the Web3 space is often fragmented, experimental, and heavily technical. But a growing number of organizations are exploring new ways to make digital skills more accessible. From blockchain bootcamps to AI explainer series, digital learning tools are evolving fast. But while access to these resources is growing, many

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By: zed leplin
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What’s Working and What’s Not: A Davao DeFi Discussion with Bitskwela, Coins.ph, Sovrun, and the Blockchain Practitioners Association of the Philippines

From paid internships to blockchain forensics, the road to Web3 looks different for everyone, but the destination must be the same: real builders, not just traders. That was the clear message at a recent panel in Davao City. Davao City hosted a rare moment of clarity for the Philippine Web3

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By: zed leplin

Web4 is Coming—Ken Berry is Already Studying It

While most people are still figuring out Web3, some are already preparing for what comes next. The internet keeps evolving. From static websites to social platforms to decentralized systems, every phase introduces a new way of thinking about how we connect and interact online. That is why Web4 is already

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By: zed leplin

No More Price Wars: Why Rampz Uses Spot Prices and What That Changes

Tired of guessing if you’re getting a fair deal on your crypto? Rampz makes pricing predictable, honest, and refreshingly straightforward. In peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto platforms, the price tag on your token often depends on the seller's mood. For newcomers, this can create confusion, doubt, and even mistrust.

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Shannen Yu Sapar: Good UX Design Should Be Like Jollibee

What makes Jollibee’s customer experience so effortless? The answer lies in thoughtful design. Just like great UX, it ensures every step feels natural, predictable, and frustration-free. Great UX ensures every step of an interaction is smooth and intuitive, just like Jollibee’s structured ordering experience. A well-designed product guides

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Posemesh and the Rise of Machine Perception: A Decentralized Spatial AI Network

Machines are entering our physical world, but how they perceive and move through space is still stuck in the past. GPS isn't precise enough, and cloud-based systems raise red flags for privacy. Imagine a world where machines don’t just respond to digital commands, but actually understand physical

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By: zed leplin

The Game Doesn’t End When the Studio Dies: Sovrun’s John Forfar on Autonomous, Open-Source Worlds

Gamers know the pain: you invest hours, even years, into a game only to watch it vanish when the studio shuts down. In Web3, that problem has a name: end-of-service risk, and Sovrun is building the solution. The real innovation in Web3 gaming isn’t just in the tokens or

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By: zed leplin

Remittances, Regulation, and Real Use Cases: Eman Ignacio on Coins.ph’s 2025 Game Plan for Philippine Crypto Growth

Binance is out. Offshore exchanges are under fire. And in the middle of this regulatory shake-up, Coins.ph is stepping up, not just to survive, but to lead the next phase of crypto accessibility in the Philippines. The country is tightening its grip on Philippine crypto regulation, and Coins.ph

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By: zed leplin

High on Adoption, Low on Understanding: How Bitskwela's Jiro Reyes Is Making Crypto Make Sense

The Philippines ranks #2 in global crypto adoption. But here’s the twist: 90% of Filipinos can’t answer basic questions about it.  That gap between usage and understanding is exactly what Bitskwela CEO Jiro Reyes is determined to close by turning confusion into confidence, one talk at a time.

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By: zed leplin

Eat, Scan, Earn: Ryori Brings Web3 to the Filipino Dining Table

What if every customer review helped a business grow and gave the reviewer something in return? Ryori is turning that question into reality, integrating tokenized rewards, analytics, and a smooth ordering system into a single experience that reimagines what dining out can look like. Across the Philippines, a quiet transformation

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By: zed leplin

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