Bitget Wallet doubles tokenized stock offerings, expanding US market access for Filipino investors

 

Bitget Wallet, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet with over 80 million users, has officially doubled its tokenized stock offerings, allowing Filipinos and users anywhere in the world access to more than 200 US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The expanded offerings are made possible through Ondo Finance’s Global Markets infrastructure. This blockchain-based platform brings traditionally traded US stocks and ETFs on-chain, allowing users outside the United States to gain exposure to these assets.

Through this integration, Filipino users can manage a hybrid portfolio of cryptocurrencies and US equities directly within the Bitget Wallet application. This eliminates the need for traditional brokerage accounts or navigating complex international banking intermediaries, effectively democratizing access to global wealth-building tools.

“As markets change, access should change with them. By expanding the range of stocks available in our app, we’re giving users more ways to participate in global markets, without the usual barriers of location, banking access, or trading hours, said Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget Wallet.

Previously, Bitget Wallet focused on offering popular technology stocks from Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia. With this update, users worldwide can now access nearly 100 additional US companies, including AT&T, Citigroup, and T-Mobile. These new options cover industries such as telecommunications, banking, and energy.

This global expansion marks a significant milestone in Bitget Wallet’s mission to merge decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional markets. By broadening its asset catalog, the platform provides a seamless bridge for investors to diversify their digital portfolios with real-world equities.

As the Philippine tokenized market continues its upward trajectory toward 2030, Bitget Wallet’s latest update provides Filipino investors with more robust alternative options to grow their wealth in an increasingly digital-first economy.

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Rotary Club of New Manila East Becomes First Rotary Club to Win an Anvil Award for a Coffee Table Book Publication

 

Celebrating 40 years, RCNME earned its 40th honor by becoming the first Rotary club to win an Anvil Award for a coffee table book.

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Rotary Club of New Manila East (RCNME) became the first Rotary club in Philippine history to receive an Anvil Award for a Coffee Table Book when it was honored at the 61st Anvil Awards Recognition Night on January 28, 2026, at Solaire North Grand Ballroom. It is also the 2nd Rotary club to win an Anvil Award in the last 61 years.

The Silver Anvil was awarded to “40 Years: The Rotary Club of New Manila East 1984–2024“, an ISBN-registered publication that documents the club’s four decades of service across health, education, livelihood, youth development, environmental stewardship, and peacebuilding. The book transforms institutional memory into a permanent, measurable record of community impact. The Anvil Awards, established in 1965 by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), are the country’s highest recognition in public relations and communications. A panel of senior industry practitioners evaluates entries on research rigor, strategic planning, execution quality, and measurable results.

The Anvil is RCNME’s 40th award, earned during the club’s 40th anniversary year, a coincidence that caps what the club calls its Ruby Year.

“We set out to honor our past and equip our future,” said Immediate Past President Karlo Benjamin Nisce, who led RCNME during its Ruby Year and spearheaded the publication. “When you document your work with clarity and honesty, the story stops being history. It becomes a blueprint.”

Ruby Year Public Image Chairman Jullian Anisco emphasized that the book was never designed as an awards submission. “This was a documentation effort, not a campaign,” Anisco said. “The recognition validates the discipline behind the work.”

A Record-Setting Year The Anvil caps a Ruby Year in which RCNME completed 80 projects and activities, generating an unprecedented sweep of recognition:

• 34 Rotary International District 3780 Excellence Awards, including Outstanding Club and President with High Platinum Distinction

• 2 Rotary Zone 10A Public Image Awards, placing RCNME above 900+ clubs across the Philippines

• Rotary International Club Excellence Award for alignment with global objectives

• Partner in Service recognition from the Department of Education and Department of Health–QMMC

The government citations from DepEd and DOH-QMMC, are notable for extending recognition beyond Rotary’s internal ecosystem, validating the club’s measurable impact on public institutions.

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Why Smart Money Is Looking First at Electric Moto-Taxis in the Philippines

  

Smart capital in the Philippines is increasingly looking first at electric moto-taxis as the fastest-moving layer of clean mobility, driven by utilization economics rather than vehicle size. With motorcycles completing far more trips per day than private cars, two-wheel electrification delivers quicker payback and scale—now being tested at platform level by operators like Xpress Super App as an early-adoption complement to four-wheel EV fleets.

Manila, Philippines — While much of the electric vehicle conversation in the Philippines has centered on four-wheel fleets and private cars, industry attention is increasingly shifting to where electrification delivers impact sooner: electric moto-taxis. In a country where motorcycles account for a disproportionate share of daily transport activity, two-wheel EVs are emerging as the fastest-moving layer in the clean mobility transition.

The logic is rooted in utilization. Moto-taxis operate longer hours, complete more trips per day, and burn fuel continuously. Electrifying a single high-use motorcycle can displace more daily fuel consumption — and reach payback sooner — than many privately owned electric cars that spend much of the day parked. For capital focused on efficiency and speed to scale, utilization, not vehicle size, is becoming the decisive metric.

This sequencing is now being tested at the platform level. Ride-hailing operators such as Xpress Super App are integrating electric motorcycles into high-volume networks, positioning two-wheel EVs as the early adoption layer within a broader electric mobility portfolio that also includes four-wheel fleets. Rather than replacing EV cars, the approach complements them — allowing platforms to capture faster returns and operational learning while larger EV infrastructure continues to mature.

About Xpress Super App

Xpress Super App is a Philippine-based mobility platform operating across two-wheel and four-wheel transport, built for high-density cities and tourism-driven markets. The company focuses on high-frequency, real-world mobility use cases, integrating ride-hailing with digital services to drive scale and utilization. Positioned as a platform-led operator, Xpress is advancing electric mobility through a portfolio approach—deploying electric two-wheel vehicles as an early adoption layer while continuing to develop four-wheel EV fleets as infrastructure matures.

GN Club × OKX Wallet Trading Battlegrounds Concludes with Live IRL Finals and Crowned Champion

 

Event Overview: From Online Qualifiers to a Live Trading Finale

The GN Club × OKX Wallet Trading Battlegrounds successfully concluded its IRL Finals on January 30, 2026, at High Grounds Cafe, Quezon City, marking the culmination of a multi-stage competitive trading event that brought together traders from various Web3 communities across NCR and/or Luzon. Organized by GN Club and powered by OKX Wallet, the event emphasized live execution, transparency, and performance-driven competition, with a total prize pool of ₱115,000.

Competition Highlights: A Real-Time Test of Trading Skill

Trading Battlegrounds was designed as an online-to-IRL tournament, beginning with qualifiers held on January 21, 2026, inside the X Comunicado Discord. A total of 32 selected traders competed through structured elimination rounds under live market conditions, with rankings based on percentage gains and results validated by moderators.

The Top Elite 8 traders advanced to the IRL Finals, where participants traded live on stage using OKX Wallet. Every trade was monitored in real time, supported by host-led commentary, audience interaction, and clearly defined elimination rounds. The format removed pay-to-play mechanics and focused entirely on discipline, risk management, and adaptability.

Champion and Finalists: Traders Who Reached the Final Stage

The IRL Finals featured eight finalists representing different trading communities. After a full day of live competition, Aldrin “Crypto4chun” Rabino emerged as the champion of the GN Club × OKX Wallet Trading Battlegrounds.

Aldrin demonstrated consistent execution, strong risk management, and adaptability beyond conventional trading strategies. His performance earned him the championship prize of 1,000 USDT, equivalent to ₱58,500+, representing the largest individual share of the total prize pool. He also shared market insights on Bitcoin (BTC), indices, gold-backed assets (XAUT), and other markets, offering practical perspectives based on his trading experience.

GN Club extends its appreciation to all finalists, participants, moderators, and attendees who contributed to a fair and competitive event.

Event Partners and Main Sponsor

The Trading Battlegrounds was mainly sponsored by OKX Wallet, which empowered the event through its non-custodial Web3 wallet infrastructure and decentralized trading tools.

The event was further supported by an extensive network of community partners, including:

X Comunicado, Bitbayan, Brgy Tamago, Cryptita Plays, CRYPTONET, Crypto4Chun, Gainers Ground, Hideout Community, Icarus Falls Trading Community, James 3.0 (James Afante), Market Footprints, Mazal Traders, MAXLEV Traders, Nexus Grid, PaldoCrypto DAO, The Safehouse Community, TRIAD Community, Twilight Infinity Community, The Resistance Trader, Trading Pod, Trading Owl, Trade Simple Community, Trading Republic by ZFT, Wave3 Community, and Web3 Bulacan.

Media partners include Stocksify, NEN Digital, and UNANGSIGAW Media.

About GN Club: Building Structured and Community-Driven Trading Events

GN Club is a Web3-focused community and event organizer with over six years of experience producing competitive trading events, community meetups, and conferences across multiple regions. The organization focuses on structured competition, community collaboration, and educational engagement within the digital asset ecosystem.

What’s Next: Stay Connected for Future GN Club Events

GN Club will continue to host community-driven initiatives centered on real trading performance and responsible participation. To receive updates on future events, recaps, and announcements, follow GN Club, OKX Wallet, and X Comunicado through their official channels.

OKX

https://x.com/okx

https://x.com/wallet

https://x.com/okxsea

OKX SEA Telegram: https://t.me/+xijRJ21Hn1djNDg9

GN Club

X: https://x.com/gnclubofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17QHmjffAL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

X Comunicado

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1N7pfY7Vk4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Discord: https://discord.gg/fem4BrSu

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