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Stablecoins Simplified: What the ‘Future of Money’ Actually Means for Your Pocket
Stablecoins might sound like jargon reserved for "crypto bros" or high-finance executives, but the reality is far more grounded. For the millions of Filipinos who rely on money from abroad—and the growing army of freelancers and MSMEs working with global clients—this technology is the long-awaited solution to a decades-old headache. In the Philippines, where remittances are a lifeline and the gig economy is booming, the traditional way of moving money is increasingly looking like an ancient relic. The ‘Lola’ and the Freelancer: Why Traditional Rails Hurt Picture this: Your Lola in the US wants to send you $100 (approx. ₱5,600) to celebrate your recent promotion. Simultaneously, a Filipino freelance graphic designer is waiting for a $1,000 payment from a client in London. Both face the same "middleman tax." Because they use traditional bank wires or legacy remittance centers, they experience: * The 3-to-5-Day Lag: Banking hours, weekends, and public holidays stop money in its tracks. * The Intermediary "Black Box": Traditional cross-border payments move through a "correspondent banking" chain. Your money doesn't fly directly from New York to Manila; it hops through 3–4 different banks, each taking a $10–$30 "processing fee" and a cut of the exchange rate spread. * The Fee Gut-Punch: The World Bank notes the global average cost to send money is still 6.4%. What You Could Have Bought Instead In the Philippines, "lost" fees aren't just numbers—they are missed opportunities. On a $100 remittance, that $6.40 (₱360) in fees could have bought: - Two to three large iced coffees from a premium cafe. - A family-sized fast food bucket of fried chicken. - An extra 5kg bag of premium rice for the pantry. For the freelancer losing $60 on a $1,000 invoice, that’s a weekly meal budget for a family of four or a month's worth of high-speed internet gone to bank fees. Enter the Stablecoin: The Fast Lane for Business and Family A stablecoin is a digital currency pegged 1:1 to a stable asset, usually the US Dollar (like USDT or USDC). Unlike most crypto tokens, a stablecoin doesn't "moon" or "crash"; it stays at $1. But because it lives on the blockchain, it moves at the speed of the internet. Direct and Instant Movement Stablecoins bypass the entire correspondent banking labyrinth. Instead of moving through a chain of gatekeepers, they move on a blockchain. This allows for: - Near-Instant Speed: While banks process transactions in batches, blockchain networks can handle thousands of transactions per second (TPS), settling in minutes. - 24/7 Availability: The blockchain doesn’t sleep for Sundays or Philippine National Holidays. - 90% Cost Savings: Stablecoin transaction costs are typically under 1%. Instead of losing $6.40, you pay pennies. A Strategic Tool for Business and MSMEs For merchants and exporters, stablecoins are becoming the "liquidity of choice." 1. Cash Flow Freedom: Traditional wires create "float"—money stuck in transit. Stablecoins allow a Filipino exporter to receive payment from Europe at 11:00 PM on a Friday and immediately use those funds to pay a supplier. 2. Global Reach: Small businesses can accept payments from customers in Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong as easily as a local bank transfer. “Stablecoins are the bridge between the traditional financial world and the digital future," says Amira Alawi, Global Marketing Director of Coins.ph. "For the end-user—whether a family, a freelancer or a merchant—this isn't about complexity; it's about dignity and value. It’s about ensuring that hard-earned money reaches its destination in full, instantly, without being eroded by legacy systems built for a pre-internet era." The Industry Shift: By the Numbers This isn't just theory; it's a massive shift in the finance ecosystem. Coins.ph, the country's leading crypto-native platform, saw its trading volume reach $500 million in November alone. By February 2026, daily spot volume hit $50 million, fueled almost entirely by the demand for stablecoins for real-world utility. Regulatory clarity is finally providing the "legal scaffolding" for this growth. With frameworks like the GENIUS Act in the US and MiCA in Europe, traditional financial institutions are treating stablecoins as core infrastructure. The Verdict Whether you’re a daughter waiting for her padala or a small business owner scaling globally, the choice is clear: leave your money in a "black box" for five days, or take the fast lane with stablecoins and keep your hard-earned rewards. To learn how you can trade stablecoins on Coins.ph, contact the Official Help Center.
New Token Listing: $USA₮ is now on Coins.ph
Just a heads-up, Coinmmunity, USAT ($USA₮) is now available on Coins.ph Starting February 18, 2026, users can start trading using the platform’s Convert feature. This means that you easily convert your PHP directly into this next-generation digital asset. What is USAT $USA₮)? $USA₮ is a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin purpose-built by Tether to operate within the United States' federal regulatory framework. It is designed specifically to comply with the GENIUS Act, a landmark federal stablecoin law. Regulated & Transparent: Officially issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., a federally chartered digital asset bank under OCC oversight. Fully Backed: Each $USA₮ token is backed 1:1 by high-quality liquid reserves, including U.S. dollars and short-term U.S. Treasury bills. Institutional Trust: Reserves are managed by Cantor Fitzgerald, providing a new benchmark for institutional-grade transparency and security. While USDT remains the global flagship for offshore liquidity, $USA₮ is the "officially approved" digital dollar designed for American commerce, institutional settlement, and compliant payment flows. Why Trade $USA₮ Coins.ph? Coins.ph is more than just a wallet; it is your all-in-one global gateway to digital finance. 1. Regulated and Trusted: Coins.ph is licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), ensuring every transaction is secure and compliant. 2. Instant Liquidity: Move between the digital and traditional economy in seconds with real-time cash-outs to over 120 banks and e-wallets. 3. Global Reach: Access state-of-the-art trading tools and institutional-grade liquidity right from your phone. 4. Affordability: Enjoy low trading fees and spreads. How to Trade $USA₮ via Convert Buying $USA₮ using our Convert feature is simple and easy. STEP 1: : Open your Coins.ph app and tap the 'Crypto' icon in the bottom menu. Make sure that you currently have PHP in your account. STEP 2: In your Portfolio section, select 'Convert' at the top of the screen. STEP 3: Choose PHP in the "From" field and select $USA₮ in the "To" field. STEP 4: Enter the amount of PHP you want to spend or the amount of $USA₮ you want to buy. STEP 5: Tap 'Preview Purchase' to see the current rate. STEP 6: Slide or tap 'Confirm' to instantly add $USA₮ to your wallet! Start trading $USA₮ today.
Coins.ph Records 327% Growth in Monthly Spot Trading, Breaches $500 Million in November 2025
Coins.ph, the leading digital asset exchange in the Philippines, has entered the new year with unprecedented momentum, reporting a massive 327% growth based on its most recently available spot trading data. The exchange recorded a landmark November performance of $500 million, a nearly fourfold increase from the $117 million recorded in the same month of 2024. Coins’ growth trajectory further reached a new peak last week, with the platform hitting an all-time high of $50 million in daily spot trading volume. The Coins.ph Spot Trade feature is a professional-grade order-book exchange designed for users who want more control, lower fees, and advanced tools compared to standard retail "Buy/Sell" or "Convert" options. It allows you to trade cryptocurrencies directly with other users at prices determined by market supply and demand. The Rise of Stablecoin Utility The primary driver of this explosive spot trading growth is the rapid evolution of stablecoins from speculative assets into essential financial infrastructure. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC, digital assets pegged 1:1 to traditional currencies such as the US Dollar, have emerged as a critical digital bridge for the Philippine economy, where remittances reached $38.3 billion at the end of 2024. By offering a faster and more transparent method for cross-border payments than traditional banking rails, stablecoins are now the preferred vehicle for corporate payouts, contractor payments, and supplier disbursements. "These spot trading milestones are a testament to the critical role stablecoins are playing in modernizing Philippine finance," stated Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph. "It signals a strong market appetite for efficient, regulated digital asset trading, especially for our USDT-PHP and USDC-PHP pairs. We anticipate this robust demand will define the trajectory for Coins.ph and the broader digital asset market throughout 2026." Industry-Leading Liquidity and Efficiency Coins.ph is also enjoying strong trading volumes for its OTC Desk, the exchange’s specialized over-the-counter (OTC) trading service designed specifically for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and institutional clients who need to execute large-scale transactions without impacting the broader market.The OTC Desk offers deep liquidity, zero slippage, and personalized support for transactions exceeding ₱1,000,000, ensuring price stability even for the largest market movements. Central to this strong performance is the spread—the difference between the buy and sell price—which Coins.ph has reduced to an industry-low 3 basis points (bps) for USDT-PHP and USDC-PHP pairs, which is far lower than 12 to 35 bps offered by other exchanges. By narrowing this transaction friction, the platform ensures that high-volume traders retain significantly more value compared to other regional and global exchanges. Sustaining Momentum for Stablecoin Growth To sustain the strong stablecoin trading momentum, Coins.ph is leveraging its recent integration into the Circle Payments Network, enabling near-instant, compliant PHP settlements across over 120 domestic banks and e-wallets. To build deeper awareness of these real-world applications, Coins.ph is actively conducting educational campaigns and roadshows in key cities nationwide. These initiatives aim to help Filipinos harness stablecoins for more efficient, low-cost financial activities. Ready to trade at scale? For institutional-sized liquidity and unrivaled pricing, contact the Coins.ph TradeDesk team directly at otcdesk_ph@coins.ph or fill out our interest form here: https://www.coins.ph/en-ph/tradedesk#form. For more information on professional trading tools, visit the official Coins.ph Trading Help Center. About Coins.ph Coins.ph is an all-in-one financial app for millions, seamlessly fusing traditional finance with digital assets. Established in 2014, it stands as the Philippines' premier cryptocurrency exchange. Licensed by the BSP as both a virtual asset marketplace and a mobile wallet, the platform empowers users to trade, execute payments, and utilize crypto remittance for sending and receiving funds quickly and affordably, all in one secure place.
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