Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system for cross-border payments, the bank announced Thursday. The trial will initially handle inbound payroll credits for informal economy workers, including freelancers and virtual assistants receiving income from overseas clients. BPI stated it plans to make the service available to a broader range of clients ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit in November. System Mechanics and Operations Stablecoin is a type …