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Abstract:Stables, the Australian crypto wallet, now in the Philippines, offers a game-changing solution for the unbanked. Convert stablecoins to PHP with ease. Discover why Stables chose the Philippines for expansion and their vision for a stablecoin-powered future.
Stables, an Australia-based digital wallet, has extended its operations to the Philippines in a pioneering step that is set to transform how digital transactions are done in the nation. According to a business statement, the Philippines is the startup's second customer after Australia. This effort comes as the Bank of the Philippines (BSP) claims that 44% of Filipinos aged 15 and up do not have access to conventional banking services.
The launch by Stables comes at a crucial time when e-wallet services like GCash and Maya are gaining popularity in the Philippines, especially among those who do not have conventional bank accounts. Stables aims to introduce an “offramp” service that will facilitate the conversion of stablecoins USDC and USDT into Philippine Peso (PHP).
Stables was initially established in February 2021 as a part of the Australian government's broader plans to regulate digital assets. Within a month of its inception, the startup partnered with Mastercard to create Australia's first stablecoin-only wallet. This feature allows Australians to convert stablecoins into fiat currencies and make transactions in stores that accept Mastercards.
One of the significant factors that led Stables to choose the Philippines as its next market is the high rate of crypto adoption in the country, driven in part by the popularity of blockchain games. Stables CEO Erez Rachamim pointed out in a media conference, “Today is an exciting milestone for our startup as we expand our global footprint and reach, enabling one of the smoothest experiences for off-ramping stablecoins into Philippine Peso – in addition to our already supported Australian Dollars.”
As of now, the Stables app is available for download on the Google Play Store and has already seen over 5,000 downloads. Globally, the platform claims to have reached a user base of 30,000, despite being active in only two countries. Rachamim emphasized that this is merely the first step towards a stablecoin-powered future and that they plan on expanding into other markets and currencies.
“Stables is committed to democratizing access to stablecoin products, especially for those underserved by traditional financial systems,” concluded the CEO.
Stables is also regulated under ASIC regulation a financial authority in Australia, under the business name “Tiiik Pty Ltd”.
This announcement marks a new chapter in the digital payments landscape in the Philippines, opening up more opportunities for financial inclusivity.
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