From Worldcoin activities in Metro Manila to BitPinas Webcast, here are some of the crypto news from the Philippines from last week (April 7 – 13, 2025).
Worldcoin Activity Begins in Metro Manila
After weeks of activity in Bulacan, Worldcoin launched its iris-scanning verification activity in Metro Manila as part of its pilot rollout of the Orb device. Orb devices were recently available in San Juan City, specifically at the Greenhills Shopping Center, where they operated until April 10, 2025.
The Orb is an open-source tool that scans users’ irises to confirm they are unique humans without revealing personal information. Upon successful verification, users receive a World ID—a decentralized digital identity that can be used across platforms to prove their uniqueness.
Arbitrum Ambassador Program in PH
The Arbitrum Ambassador Program officially launched in the Philippines and Greater China. Applications are now open for individuals interested in promoting the ecosystem through content creation and community events.
According to the announcement, as an Arbitrum Ambassador, participants can expect to collaborate with top protocols, gain hands-on experience in Layer 2 scaling solutions, and grow their professional network.
Roles include content creators who produce tutorials and social media content, and community builders who host online and offline events.
Subs.fun is now Live
Joe Josue, CEO of Metasports and project head of Kusho World, introduced subs.fun, a new platform featuring tokenized subforums moderated by AI agents. Described as “Reddit with tokens per sub and AI mods,” users can post, trade, earn and even train AI alongside their communities. The platform launched with its first topic, Crypto x AI, kicking off with research-backed posts and users gamifying upvotes using strategic engagement.
Access to Subs.fun is currently limited, with early users needing an invite to join. Once inside, users can download the app, fund their wallets and participate in discussions within specialized subforums.
BCC Luzon 2025
Registration is now open for the Blockchain Campus Conference (BCC) Luzon 2025, happening from August 25 to 30 at the University of Batangas.Â
The nationwide campus series aims to address real-world industry challenges through blockchain technology, with focus areas including finance, health, retail, government, logistics, utilities and gaming. BCC Luzon 2025 offers a full-scale blockchain experience featuring talks, panel discussions and specialized zones such as the Hacker House, Gaming Village and a Career Fair & Exhibit.
Traders Fair Manila 2025
Traders Fair Manila 2025 will take place on May 24 at Edsa Shangri-La, bringing together traders, investors and finance professionals for a day of learning and networking.
Attendees can expect expert talks covering topics from forex and stock markets to risk management and crypto strategies. The event also features speakers who will share insights on crypto, financial literacy, and blockchain innovation.Â
iThink Code Camp in Bataan
Last April 11, 2025, Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies in Balanga, Bataan hosted the iThink Code Camp, a daylong workshop focused on blockchain development using the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). The event aimed to help participants understand ICP’s unique features, set up their local development environments and build decentralized applications (dApps) with TypeScript and Node.js.
The program included hands-on sessions on installing necessary tools, using the DFX command-line interface, deploying front-end and back-end components, and implementing Internet Identity authentication.
BitPinas Webcast | Fishballs, Ethereum, Market Update
On April 8th, BitPinas Webcast released a new episode that explored recent developments in the crypto space, including market trends and major blockchain updates.Â
Key topics discussed included Marvin Agustin’s NFT concept “The Fishblock,” the growing presence of stablecoins on Ethereum, and the upcoming Ethereum Pectra upgrade. The episode also covered SparkPoint’s expansion to Arbitrum, as well as the migration of the web3 game “Infected” from Base to Solana.
The webcast featured guest speakers Tin Erispe of ETH Philippines, Steve Jimenez of IMPACT Traders Organization, and Ismael Jerusalem of SparkPoint, who shared insights on their respective projects and the broader industry landscape. Â
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This recap is published on BitPinas: Crypto PH News Recap: Apr. 08 – 13, 2025
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