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Binance seeks partnership with PH payment service providers, banks

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is looking to establish a partnership with local payment service providers and banking institutions in a bid to provide localized services in the Philippines. Per a press briefing in the city of Taguig, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao emphasizes the country’s importance in the entire crypto ecosystem. Zhao […]

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MMDA reminds Filipinos that e-bikes, e-scooters require license and registration

Amid the rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is reminding the public that the use of these electric vehicles requires registration and a driver’s license. As reported on Frontline Pilipinas, the MMDA said that these smaller-form vehicles are among those the government agency is currently monitoring due to the […]

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“CTTO,” “photo not mine” does not excuse IP usage without permission — IPOPHL

If you think that citing “CTTO” or “photo not mine” permits your use of copyrighted material, think again. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is reminding the public that use of original content requires express permission from the content creator. Adding “credits to the owner” or similar phrases simply isn’t enough to acknowledge […]

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Pinoys more likely to buy online if there’s free delivery

The majority of Filipinos are likely to complete an online purchase if the purchase comes with free delivery. Per “Digital 2022: The Philippines” from data analysis firm DataReportal, about seven out of ten Filipinos said the option of free delivery would encourage them to complete their purchases from e-commerce outlets. The report based its figures […]

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USB-C will become mandatory for gadgets in EU starting 2024

Today, European legislators agreed to require all smartphones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU to use a common USB-C charging connector. By autumn 2024, all smartphones (yes, including iPhones) sold in the EU, must use a USB-C port for charging, according to the amended guidelines. With this, people will no longer need to purchase a new charging cable every time […]