Philippines Issues Stricter Crypto Listing Rules, Bans Privacy Coins

Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt]( Philippines Issues Stricter Crypto Listing Rules, Bans Privacy Coins * * * By Edited by Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 4 min read Manila, The Philippines. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt Create an account to save your articles. Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. * The BSP has ordered all Virtual Asset Service Providers to build "a robust due diligence and accreditation process" before listing or trading any virtual asset on their platforms. * The guidelines prohibit "anonymity-enhancing VAs, otherwise known as privacy VAs," removing assets like Monero and Zcash from compliant local exchanges. * The move extends a year of tightening Philippine crypto rules that began with the SEC's licensing framework and offshore exchange blocks. 7 min read Andrew Hayward Create an account to save your articles.