IOST Lists on Coins.ph — Strengthening Regulatory Presence in SEA
We are happy to share that IOST has officially been listed on Coins.ph, the most established and largest cryptocurrency platform in the Philippines. As of May 14, 2025 at 06:00 GMT, users can now buy IOST directly using Philippine Peso (PHP) through Coins.ph.
The Expansion of IOST across SEA
This listing marks another step in IOST’s strategy to expand access compliant, high-potential markets in Southeast Asia. With previous listings on major exchanges like Binance, OKX, Bitget, and Upbit, IOST continues to prioritize regulated user environments and local fiat integration. This move brings IOST to over 15 million verified users in the Philippines through a fully compliant fiat-crypto ecosystem, thanks to Coins.ph’s licenses, including:
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
Electronic Money Issuer (EMI)
Foreign Exchange Dealer (FXD)
Electronic Payment and Financial Services (EPFS)
Beyond Trading: New Opportunities
IOST offers more than just token access. Through this integration, Coins.ph users will be able to explore:
Gas-Free Transfers — peer-to-peer transactions without network fees
Micro Remittance — fast, low-cost value transfer, ideal for everyday use
To support adoption, Coins.ph will roll out educational content, promotions, and in-app discovery placements for IOST in the coming weeks.
This listing is part of IOST’s broader effort to deliver secure, scalable, and regulation-aligned blockchain infrastructure to everyday users. We’re excited to welcome the Philippine community into the IOST ecosystem.
About Coins.ph
Launched in 2014, Coins.ph is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 16 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.
Coins.ph is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
About IOST
IOST is building a compliant, multi-chain infrastructure for RWA. IOST is officially listed on the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) Green List, highlighting its commitment to regulatory compliance in Japan. With over 7 years of proven performance and the successful launch of IOST 3.0, IOST is leading the integration of Real World Assets (RWAs) into the blockchain, transforming traditional financial instruments into borderless, liquid, and programmable assets.
For more information about IOST and its initiatives, visit iost.io or join our community channels!
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