Newsletter: Helios and GCash team up to give Filipinos access to green financing solutions — a first-of-its-kind from an e-wallet

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(L-R) Fuse Financing Inc. PayLater product head Paul Xavier Villa, chief executive officer Anthony Isidro, Helios (PH) Sustainable Energy Corp. co-founder and CEO Alex Aronson, chief operations officer Tim Go, and chief of staff Luke Parsons

In a landmark initiative to expand accessibility to renewable energy, Helios, the country’s leading one-stop shop for finding and financing Residential Solar Solutions, and  GCash, the Philippines' leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, have teamed up to launch its first-ever Green Financing initiative.

Newsletter: Building a more inclusive city: Tagbilaran launches “Cityzen Card” with GCash to unlock financial services

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(L-R) Tagbilaran City chief of staff Cathelyn Torremocha, GCash account manager for public sector Bryle Acedillo, Tagbilaran City mayor Hon. Jane Yap, GCash head of public sector Cleo Santos, head of B2B strategy Cathlyn Pavia, and Visayas regional sales head Ronelo Buhawe 

Tagbilaran, a heritage city known for its old churches and the famed Chocolate Hills, is accelerating its digitalization efforts with the launch of its multipurpose "Cityzen's Card," powered by GCash and Visa. The Cityzen's Card will serve as a prepaid card and a local government-issued ID, enabling Tagbilaran City residents to access essential local government services seamlessly.

Newsletter: Building Responsible Lending: How HappyCash Leads with AI Credit & Consumer Protection

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In an era where digital lending is rapidly expanding in the Philippines, HappyCash stands out as a platform committed not only to growth, but to responsible lending practices, AI Credit decisioning, and the protection of consumers’ financial well-being.

Newsletter: PNP-ACG, GCash alert public on emerging shoulder surfing, video- and screen-sharing scams

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The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and leading finance super app GCash are urging the public to stay vigilant against emerging scams that threaten the safety of digital transactions. These scams—dubbed “Video Sharing,” “Screen Sharing,” and “Shoulder Surfing”—have recently surfaced as among the latest methods used by cybercriminals to gain access to financial accounts.

Newsletter: GCash highlights AI-powered innovations for the underserved communities at UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week

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(L-R) British Embassy Bangkok digital and head of investment first secretary Zak Lawton, TPP research and analytics director Chris Bates, IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines president and CEO Jack Madrid, BCG managing director and partner Julian Cua, Arup director Sankar Villupurum and GCash chief data officer Sara Venturina

Innovations powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help bridge financial gaps, democratize access to services, and create opportunities for underserved communities. This was the key message highlighted by GCash, the Philippines' foremost finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, during the UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week, a two-day summit recently organized by the British Embassy in Manila.

Newsletter: Tap into the Future: GCash and Mastercard bring the future of payments with Tap n' Pay

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In a move to once again transform the way Filipinos experience cashless transactions, GCash, the leading finance super app in the Philippines, and global technology company Mastercard have teamed up to introduce Tap n’ Pay – a contactless payment solution designed to make everyday transactions faster and more convenient. 

Newsletter: PH represented by Filipina tech leaders at the 2025 Mobile World Congress

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(L-R) Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association fintech vertical lead Brian Gorman, GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, e& Money CEO Melike Kara Tanrikulu, and Axian Group CEO Erwan Gelebart.

Two Filipina tech leaders from Mynt, the holding company of GCash, the #1 finance super app in the Philippines—Martha Sazon, president & CEO, and Pebbles Sy, chief technology and operations officer—represented the country’s transformative adoption of connectivity, mobile tech, and the digital economy during the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain

Newsletter: GCash brings digital US dollars to Filipinos through Circle’s USDC on GCrypto

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GCash user navigates the app which enables access to various digital financial services.

GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines with millions of users to date, is offering Circle’s USDC, a fully reserved digital dollar, to millions of Filipinos. This collaboration allows GCash users to receive, buy, hold, or transact with USDC within their GCrypto wallets, providing a secure and accessible digital dollar for financial transactions and savings. 

Newsletter: The Great AI Divide: New Survey Finds Financial Services Leaders Struggle with Data Governance and Infrastructure Demands

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing unprecedented demands on traditional data infrastructures forcing businesses in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector to prioritize between security, quality and sustainability, according to a new survey from Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). Reflecting input from 231 global IT and business leaders, the State of Data Infrastructure 2024 Report found that while 36% recognize the importance of data quality for AI success, financial leaders’ focus remains on data security – leaving gaps in AI performance and long-term ROI.

Newsletter: Top Crypto Exchanges In The Philippines To Start Crypto Investing

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For starters, investing in crypto is intimidating, and starting to diversify your assets toward digital finance, in that of Cryptocurrencies is relatively new. Cryptocurrency has become one of the most exciting and innovative ways to invest, and the Philippines has seen a surge in interest in this digital asset class. Whether you're new to investing or looking to diversify your portfolio, choosing the right crypto exchange is crucial for ensuring your journey into the world of cryptocurrencies is secure, user-friendly, and efficient. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top crypto exchanges in the Philippines, perfect for beginners looking to invest and trade in the world of crypto investing. 

Newsletter: GCash ensures secure, real-time remittances for Filipinos in the US

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GCash reinforces its commitment to protect users through cutting-edge cybersecurity measures and fraud protection programs

Millions of Filipinos in the United States continue to have access to safe and instant remittance services to the Philippines as the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem GCash reinforced its commitment to protect users through cutting-edge cybersecurity measures and fraud protection programs. 

Newsletter: Collective action in motion: Championing sustainability through the first-ever GCash Eco Run in Manila

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(L-R) IKEA Philippines country business navigation manager Frida Wallin, GCash group head of new businesses Winsley Bangit, Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) project coordinator and professor emeritus Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong, IKEA Philippines country retail manager Ricardo Pinheiro, and GCash sustainability head CJ Alegre.

GCash, the leading financial super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is mounting its first-ever Eco Run on March 23, 2025, along Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Newsletter: MEXC Rises to Top 6 in Spot and Top 5 in Derivatives with Winning Memecoin Listing Strategies

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MEXC has become a top cryptocurrency exchange in 2024, rising to the top 6 in spot trading and top 5 in derivatives trading. This success is largely due to their strategic focus on memecoins, including: Aggressive memecoin listings: MEXC listed over 600 trending memecoins in 2024, capitalizing on the market hype and offering users early access to high-potential tokens. Many of these listings saw massive gains, with some exceeding 100x. Meme+ Trading Zone: This dedicated platform provides a user-friendly way to trade memecoins, further solidifying MEXC's dominance in this market. Beyond memecoins, MEXC drives user growth and satisfaction through: Massive airdrops: Distributing over $136 million in rewards to users in 2024. Low fees and high liquidity: Creating a competitive trading environment. Innovative features: Like contract address search and high leverage trading. These strategies have led to a significant increase in market share and a user base of over 30 million. However, the report reminds investors that the cryptocurrency market is volatile and encourages careful evaluation before trading.

Newsletter: GCash parent Mynt joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community

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The Philippines has been invited to join the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community, a sub-community of the WEF’s Innovator Communities comprising the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups. Seen as a recognition of the rapid advancement of financial inclusion and fintech growth in the country, the WEF invitation was extended directly to Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the nation’s leading finance super app.

Newsletter: RCBC, GCash partner to bring financially inclusive loans to more Filipinos

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(L-R) Fuse Lending business development manager Melissa Mabutas, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovations and inclusion officer Lito Villanueva, Fuse Lending Inc. president and CEO Tony Isidro and RCBC vice president and loans business division head Mellrose Pesigan

Premier digital challenger bank Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and number one finance super app GCash are joining forces to make loans more accessible and financially inclusive to Filipinos in low-income, rural, and remote areas. The two financial behemoths are collaborating to reach the highest number of Filipinos who cannot access fair lending terms due to traditional financial credit scoring methods.

Newsletter: GCash banners support for Filipino MSMEs at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024

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GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon (4th from left) joined a panel of global leaders namely (from left) Global Finance & Technology Network executive director Pat Patel, Ant international president Doug Feagin, Amazon payments for emerging markets vice president Mahendra Nerurkar,  Republic of Rwanda ICT and innovation minister Hon. Paula Ingabire and National Bank of Cambodia governor H.E. Dr. Serey Chea during the fireside chat at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024.

Supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from their inception to maturity will help build a stronger and more inclusive economy for the Philippines. 

Newsletter: Fintech behind Atome Philippines Card listed in Southeast Asia’s Top 30 tech startups

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 Advance Intelligence Group Limited (“AIGL”), the fintech startup behind Atome Philippines’ PayLater Anywhere Card, has been listed in the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 award, a prestigious award celebrating Southeast Asia’s Top 30 tech startups. 

Newsletter: GCash levels up access to crypto with launch of PayPal USD in PH

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PayPal’s stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now available in the Philippine market through GCash, the country’s leading finance super app. This allows users and freelancers to easily send PYUSD tokens at low transaction fees to GCrypto, the in-app feature of GCash powered by PDAX. GCrypto users will also be able to buy, sell, and hold PYUSD tokens inside the GCash app.

Newsletter: GCash advances a culture of saving among Filipinos

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GCash user utilizing the app for their everyday transactions

GCash marks Savings Consciousness Week by promoting a culture of saving among unbanked and under-banked Filipinos, giving them access to easy, convenient, safe, and high-earning savings.

Newsletter: GCash unveils groundbreaking innovations at FutureCast 2024: transforming fintech for every Filipino

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(L-R) G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Reyes Jr., GCash International general manager Paul Albano, B2C product management head Fatima Javellana, wealth management market education head Mark Ilao, head of digital experience Michelle Fernandez, chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad, president and CEO Martha Sazon, VP and group head of new businesses and wealth management Winsley Bangit, sustainability head CJ Alegre, international transfers and disbursements product head Alex Dizon, lending product development manager Den Ramos and chief data officer Sarah Venturina

GCash, the Philippines' leader in digital financial services, unveiled groundbreaking innovations at this year’s GCash Futurecast, revolutionizing the country's fintech landscape and elevating consumer experience.