By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ remarkable foreign obligations ascended by almost 10% year over year as of the close of 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Initial statistics indicated that the nation’s foreign debt surged by 9.8% to $137.63 billion as of the end of December 2024, compared to $125.39 billion during the same time in 2023. Nonetheless, the total debt slightly decreased by 1.4% quarter on quarter from the peak of $139.64 billion at the end of September. Foreign debt encompasses all manners of borrowings by residents from outside lenders. “The expansion…
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An announcement as promised: all systems are now ‘Go’ on the technical front (pun intended) and we plan to unveil Frontier this week. Gratitude to all who provided input on my earlier blog entry. What became clear is that leading up to the significant day, many of you were eager to understand more about the exact progression of events, and how to ready your machine for the launch. A clear and open launch Users of Frontier will first need to create, then import the Genesis block into their Ethereum client. The Genesis block is essentially a database file: it encompasses…
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Viewpoint by: Casey Ford, PhD, investigator at Nym TechnologiesWeb3 surged forth on the tide of decentralization. The growth of decentralized applications (DApps) hit 74% in 2024, while individual wallets skyrocketed by 485%, leaving the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) almost at a historic peak of $214 billion. However, the sector is also careening toward a state of control unless it becomes aware.As Elon Musk has hinted at placing the US Treasury on blockchain, albeit poorly planned, the currents are shifting as cryptocurrency becomes deregulated. But when that happens, is Web3 prepared to “safeguard [user] data,” as Musk’s…
Genesis is approximately 4 hours away, here are several final tips for those getting ready: All clients are operational on every platform and are built to completion: http://ethereum-buildboard.meteor.com/ Be aware that it will take some time (10-1000 blocks) for the network to stabilize. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore, we will not disclose the Genesis block hash until a robust consensus has been reached. We will not reveal the –extradata immediately either – if we did, we may as well launch centrally. We’ll allow the community to arrive at a consensus regarding what it is (as there could…
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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the frontrunner in digital entertainment in the Philippines and the firm behind prominent brands BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, SpinPlus, and GameZone, has received the Gold award for Asia’s Best Integrated Report: First-time Category at the 10th Asia Integrated Reporting Awards (AIRA). DigiPlus’ 2023 Integrated Report, titled “Ushering a New Era of Digital Entertainment,” narrates its strategic evolution, reaffirming its dedication to sustainability, innovation, and responsible business development. The report conforms to global reporting standards, guaranteeing a thorough and transparent account of the company’s strategy, governance, and performance. “We are privileged to be acknowledged among the finest in Asia…
Several minutes ago, numerous individuals among you created and initiated the Ethereum Genesis block, signifying the beginning of Frontier, the inaugural Live launch of the Ethereum initiative. The Development team joins me in expressing gratitude to each and every one of you for your backing over the past eighteen months. It’s astonishing to witness the advancements that have occurred since that modest initial commit on Christmas Eve 2013. The aspiration of a censorship-resistant ‘world computer’ that anyone can program, where payment is made solely for what is utilized and nothing extra, is now a reality. Many of you are eager…
Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has surged 67% in the last 24 hours, following announcements regarding the Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s exit from France, where he had been mandated to remain since his detention seven months ago.On March 15, Toncoin (TON) OI — a measurement of the overall number of unsettled Toncoin derivative agreements like options and futures — attained $169 million, symbolizing a 67% rise from the previous day when the news of Durov’s exit first emerged, as per CoinGlass records.Toncoin open interest hits peak level in 42 daysThis is the highest recorded OI in Toncoin since February 1, when…
Toncoin Open Interest (OI) has surged by 67% in the last 24 hours following news of Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov’s exit from France, where he had been mandated to remain since his detention six months ago.On March 15, the Toncoin (TON) OI — a measure indicating the total volume of unresolved Toncoin derivative agreements like options and futures — hit $169 million, marking a 67% rise from the preceding day when the news of Durov’s exit first emerged, according to data from CoinGlass.Toncoin open interest hits highest point in 42 daysThis is the peak level of OI in Toncoin since…