THE growth of crypto and blockchain industries is reflected in the innovative apps designed for crypto-native and Web3 businesses. Southeast Asia leads the pack, with Vietnam and the Philippines securing the top two spots in the 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index.

According to the 2022 Finder Cryptocurrency Adoption Index, nearly 11 million Filipinos own cryptocurrencies. The enthusiasm for digital assets is undeniable. I explored the opportunities for Filipinos in this burgeoning sector by interviewing Mahin Gupta, the founder of Liminal, a digital asset custody platform that has secured $450 million in assets under protection within just two years since its inception.