The Philippines’ crypto startups that went under the radar

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Hello there

I’m ashamed to admit that I rarely watch even the greatest Hollywood movies unless I think it might help with work.

But I had to give Rocky a shot because its underdog tale of determination and grit inspires people from all walks of life, even today.

The story of the Philippines’ crypto firms, which had been overlooked by the country’s startup ecosystem, is not that different.

Just as Rocky rose as an unlikely contender to the mighty Apollo Creed through unconventional training, crypto startups in the Philippines do not fit into conservative investment mandates but have secured sizable funding rounds.

These startups have done so by adopting tech amid the Covid-19 pandemic. They have also used their knowledge of the crypto space to get ahead of the curve.

I hope this story gives you a chance to take a look at some of the country’s startups that have flown under the radar, because every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.

-- Deepti
 
 

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