Description.
PDAX (Philippine Digital Asset Exchange) was founded in 2018 by Nichel Gaba, CFA, with a mission to give Filipinos from all walks of life easy access to financial services through technology. The platform enables trading of 100+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, USDC, and USDT, alongside tokenized government bonds (T-bills, RTBs) and digital collectibles via Mintoo. Since launching operations in 2019, PDAX has grown to serve millions of users nationwide with over 14% of Filipinos now owning digital assets.Â
PDAX is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a Remittance & Transfer Company (RTC), Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), Electronic Money Issuer (EMI), and Electronic Payment and Financial Service (EPFS). The company has raised $62.5M–$67.1M across 4–5 funding rounds, led by Tiger Global Management ($50M Series B, Feb 2022), with participation from Ripple, Draper Dragon, DG Daiwa Ventures, Jump Capital, and 12+ other investors. It is not licensed as an exchange, dealer, broker, or fund manager by any other Philippine agency.
Key Infrastructure.
Crypto Trading
Enables users to buy, sell, and trade over 100 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, USDC, and USDT with real-time price charts, limit orders, cost averaging tools, profit/loss tracking, and secure wallet management for both beginners and seasoned investors.
Tokenized Bonds
Provides access to government-issued Treasury Bills (T-bills) and Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) through PDAX Securities (formerly bonds.ph), enabling low-risk fixed-income investments with quarterly interest payments and secondary market trading for liquidity.
PDAX Remit
International remittance service using blockchain technology to convert digital assets to fiat and transfer proceeds to any Philippine bank account, GCash, Maya, or pawnshop location within minutes, supporting USD, EUR, JPY for competitive FX rates.
PDAX Prime
Premium tier offering Treasury Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading for large volume transactions, a dedicated relationship manager, no transaction limits, and exclusive access to wider token selections with competitive pricing.
Platform Solutions (CAAS)
BaaS offering that allows businesses to integrate tokenized asset trading, crypto remittance, and secure wallet services into their own platforms using enterprise-grade APIs, leveraging PDAX's existing VASP license and 20+ global liquidity providers.
Digital Collectibles (Mintoo)
NFT marketplace enabling users to discover, collect, and trade unique digital collectibles from Filipino brands, creators, and communities, now transitioning from Fyntegrate Inc. to PDAX Inc. under updated terms.
Additional Features.
Price Alerts
Get instant 24/7 price alerts and seize every trading opportunity as it happens with real-time notifications for your watchlisted cryptocurrencies.
Cost Averaging
Steadily grow your crypto holdings with scheduled automatic buys, eliminating the need to time the market while building positions over time.
P&L Insights
Stay on top of your earnings with detailed profit and loss insights, showing exactly how your crypto trades are performing in real-time.
Cash In/Out
Extensive cash-in and cash-out options through trusted banks, e-wallets (GCash, Maya), pawnshops, and remittance centers nationwide for hassle-free fund movement.
API-First Platform
Enterprise-grade APIs for businesses to integrate crypto trading, tokenized bonds, and remittance services into their own applications with ready-to-deploy front-end tools and liquidity aggregation.
Compliance Built-in
Fully licensed by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as RTC, VASP, EMI, and EPFS, ensuring regulatory adherence with built-in KYC/AML and transaction monitoring across all services.
