Top cryptocurrency traders in the Philippines have formed the Innovative Movement of the Philippine Association of Crypto Traders (IMPACT) to further bolster crypto adoption in the country.
IMPACT aims to improve the Philippines’ financial literacy by educating about crypto, an ever-evolving landscape, and building an informed community against crypto-related scams.
Arlone “Paul” Abello, CEO of Global Miranda Miner Group (GMMG) and Web3 learning platform Elite University and FEASTGold, spearheads IMPACT as its Executive Director and Founding Chair. The founding members include Jiro Reyes, CEO of edutech firm Bitskwela; Atty. Clarizel King, a corporate, technology, securities, health, and property law expert; Steve “ICesteam” Jimenez, community manager of decentralized multi-chain order book exchange ZKEX.com; Riki Dacanay, an entrepreneur and blockchain tech investor; and Gilbert “TitoVlogs” Lazaro, a stock and crypto market analyst awarded as the best trading advisor in the Philippines for 2022 by Trader’s Fair.
“We strive to be the leading authority in the Philippines, providing reliable and unbiased information on crypto trading, use cases, and emerging trends,” said Abello.
The association has also partnered with the Junior Confederation of Finance Associations Philippines (JCFAP), the national umbrella organization for associations of college students in finance or financial management.
Through the “CrypTalk: University Caravan,” which was initiated by GMMG, the IMPACT founders will visit higher education institutions across the Philippines to teach finance students about the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 and promote ethical behavior and responsible participation in the decentralized web and cryptocurrency ecosystem.
After the successful discussions about job opportunities in the Web3 space and related scams at Citi Global College in Laguna, IMPACT is slated to visit 11 more schools, starting with De La Salle University on November 14, 2023.
“We formed IMPACT to empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the digital economy confidently and equip the next generation of finance and technology professionals with essential knowledge about cryptocurrency and blockchain as transformative emerging technologies,” Abello added.
IMPACT has also onboarded a team of officers with diverse skills across various sectors. The team includes Assistant Executive Director Ivy Gutierrez, Committee Chair for Education Aubrie Cinco, Committee Chair for Industry Hygiene Jaspher Poblete, Committee Chair for Memberships and Growth Mike Cruda, Committee Chair for Secretariat Renniel Balisong, and Assistant Chair for Education Chester Flavier.
Collaborations are welcome to create internships and job placements for students. Organizations and universities interested in partnering can inquire at www.impactph.io.
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