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Philippines BSP VASP Guidelines Circular No. 1108, Series of 2021; MORNBFI-M Sec. 161-M Effective Details Proposed Proposed: Completed Intro Introduced: Completed Review Review: Completed Passed Passed: Completed Enacted Enacted: Completed Effective Effective: Current

BSP Circular No. 1108: Guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP)

Philippines BSP framework for VASPs as money service businesses, covering COA authority, capital, AML/CFT, Travel Rule, custody, cybersecurity, consumer protection and reporting.

Last action: Jan 30, 2026 - BSP issued M-2026-003 on risk management when BSFIs deal with VASPs and offshore counterparties.

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