Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. iPhone and Apple Watch owners in the Philippines can now make contactless payments using Apple Pay. Following green lights from local banking regulators and quiet backend integrations across major financial institutions, Philippine-issued credit and debit cards can finally be added to Apple Wallet for tap-to-pay checkouts at physical retail stores. The long-awaited expansion marks a major shift for local digital payments. Instead of unlocking phone screens, opening mobile e-wallet apps, and scanning QR codes, users can now complete transactions by …