Crypto PH News Recap: Apr. 28 – May 04, 2025

By: bitpinas|2025/05/05 17:15:01
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From SRK availability on OKX DEX to Humans of #CryptoPH Podcast, here are some of the crypto news from the Philippines from last week (April 28 – May 4, 2025). A longer version of this article with Editor’s Notes is available on the BitPinas newsletter . SRK on OKX DEX Blockchain and AI project SparkPoint’s SRK token is now available on decentralized exchange aggregator OKX DEX. How to buy SRK on OKX DEX: SparkPoint (SRK) is the native token of SparkPoint Technologies Inc., a Philippine-based blockchain company launched in 2018 that integrates blockchain and artificial intelligence to deliver practical digital solutions. The SRK token powers a range of products, including a multi-crypto wallet, educational platform, blockchain games, DeFi services, and the SparkAgent AI Agents Launchpad. Amnis Finance x Hiraya Airdrop In an X post, Hiraya Network announced its team-up with Amnis Finance, a liquid staking platform on Aptos, for an airdrop. This allowed their community members and followers to earn one of the 15 Supporter NFTs worth 100 $AMI. The campaign ends on May 6. Web3 Bulacan at QCU IGNITE Summit 2025 The local web3 community, Web3 Bulacan, shared that it recently attended Quezon City University’s IGNITE Summit 2025. The group was invited by QCU’s College of Computer Studies along with the student organizations that organized the event. The community noted that their contributor and QCU faculty member Dr. Rhonnel Paculanan highlighted web3 in his “Blockchain Technology and Its Purpose in Education” talk. IThink Code Camp at QCU ICP Hub Philippines’ iThink Code Camp was held at Quezon City University on April 29, 2025. It was an in-depth workshop focused on building decentralized applications using the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Participants learned about ICP’s unique blockchain features, set up local development environments, and built smart contracts (canisters) in TypeScript or Motoko to perform CRUD operations. The program included sessions on frontend and backend deployment to ICP, Internet Identity authentication, and hands-on use of the DFX command line interface. BitPinas Report: Tantin Exchange’s PH Launch Raises Red Flags Tantin Exchange, set to launch in the Philippines on May 8, 2025, promotes its native token $CTC through an airdrop and aggressive marketing promising “millions” in earnings and “zero risk.” However, red flags have been raised over its multi-level marketing-style referral system and the platform’s lack of regulatory registration. Its founder, Yu Lingxiong, has a history of involvement in alleged pyramid schemes and previously faced scrutiny in Cambodia, where authorities have taken action against TTX for operating without a license. Base Batch Workshops Base Batch Web3 Workshops are set to take place across various cities in the Philippines, including Manila, Legazpi, Naga, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Cebu, Tagum, Panabo, and Davao City. These community-hosted events, part of the global Base Batch hackathon, aim to empower developers and builders through hands-on training, networking, and opportunities to compete for Ethereum ($ETH) prizes and incubator placements. The initiative is aligned with Base’s mission to grow its Layer 2 Ethereum ecosystem in the country. Base Batch, running from April 25 to May 16, 2025, is a global builder program designed to support innovative on-chain applications across tracks like AI, DeFi, mini-apps, and more. The top-performing teams can secure up to $1 million in funding, with finalists advancing to exclusive incubators and Demo Day. Humans of #CryptoPH Podcast BitPinas launched the Humans of #CryptoPH Podcast, a new web3 careers series spotlighting Filipinos shaping the web3 and blockchain industry. The premiere episode features Glhaiza Pacheco, head of support at Atlas Development Services (Enjin Blockchain), who shares her transition from traditional banking to leading a global support team in crypto. The episode dives into her daily role, leadership tips, mentoring strategies, and advice for Filipinos looking to enter web3. It also covers the challenges of working in a global team and highlights how web3 careers can offer more freedom than traditional 9–5 jobs. Listen to Episode 1 in this link . This article is published on BitPinas: Crypto PH News Recap: Apr. 28 – May 04, 2025 What else is happening in Crypto Philippines and beyond?

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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