The Philippine Blockchain Report 2025 charts the full spectrum of blockchain use, key players and regulatory landscape within the Philippines.
The Philippines’ blockchain landscape is undergoing a pivotal transition. Once concentrated in speculative crypto and play-to-earn gaming, the local ecosystem is now expanding into real-world use cases, from tokenized financial instruments and digital identity to supply chain integrity, government registries, and decentralized compliance infrastructure.
However, this momentum remains constrained by institutional gaps, uneven regulatory enforcement, and limited public understanding. The Philippine Blockchain Report 2025 offers the most comprehensive and data-backed mapping of this shift to date. Developed by Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, Gobi-Core Philippine Fund, and the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, the Report presents a deep dive into the country’s blockchain infrastructure, major players, policy evolution, and cross-sectoral innovations. It serves as a practical foundation for founders, regulators, investors, and enterprises seeking to build or govern in this space.
Key insights from the Report include:
- A detailed breakdown of sector adoption, including blockchain’s emerging role in regulatory tech, remittances, tokenized government debt, real-world assets, and digital KYC.
- A look at adoption barriers with over 70% of surveyed Filipinos remaining unfamiliar with blockchain, and the funding constraints faced by startups outside major venture capital hubs.
- A review of the evolving regulatory framework, including sandbox initiatives from BSP and SEC, and commentary on how overlapping mandates between agencies impact operational clarity.
- A comprehensive ecosystem map showcasing the various startups, enterprises, regulators, infrastructure providers, and enablers across the industry.
With detailed data, stakeholder insights, and practical applications, it empowers decision-makers to accelerate responsible adoption, close infrastructure gaps, and lead the Philippine blockchain sector into its next phase of growth.
Whether you’re building, investing, or drafting policy, this report is your essential guide to understanding the next chapter of blockchain growth in the Philippines.
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (“Gorriceta”) is a top-tier legal powerhouse that is internationally ranked and renowned for its expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Media & Telecommunications (“TMT”), Banking and Finance, Taxation and Data Privacy. The Firm is the undisputed leader in TMT Law in the Philippines, holding expertise in technology and innovation, fintech, blockchain/cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and data privacy. The Firm’s excellence in the TMT sector has been consistently recognized by leading legal directories and award bodies.
The Blockchain Council of the Philippines is the vanguard in advancing and promoting the adoption of blockchain technology in the country. Our mission centers on enhancing the regulatory framework for blockchain in the Philippines, with a strong emphasis on establishing safer and more widespread adoption. This is achieved through education, collaboration with the government, and robust community support.
The Founding Members and Board of Trustees of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines are a group of visionary pioneers. They are united by a shared and dedicated belief in the transformative potential of blockchain technology. These individuals bring diverse expertise from various sectors, having established a platform that fosters understanding, adoption, and innovation of blockchain in the Philippines. Through their collective leadership and commitment, they lay the groundwork for the Council’s ongoing efforts to position the country as a leader in blockchain advancements.
Founded in 2018 as a partnership between Gobi Partners and Core Capital, the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund stands among the Philippines’ leading venture capital funds, bridging experienced local operators with regionally seasoned investors and, through a multi-investment stack, backs leading Philippine startups that expand across ASEAN.
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