Best crypto money-market funds in the Philippines
Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) ranks highest in ChainChoice’s published money-market funds ranking among the providers that list the Philippines. BSP-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) required for fiat on/off-ramps. GCash + Maya rails make the Philippines one of the most crypto-accessible developing markets.
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Which crypto money-market fund should Philippines residents use in November 2026?
Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) ranks highest in ChainChoice’s published money-market funds ranking among the providers that list the Philippines. The order is the published ranking itself; providers whose terms exclude the Philippines are removed. Check authorisation with BSP before depositing.
- Philippines residents holding capital in PHP
- Users who need BSP-aligned compliance and audit-grade reporting
- Buy-and-hold profiles benefiting from the Philippines' tax treatment
- Sophisticated retail and family-office treasurers
- Derivatives / perpetuals traders (use a regulated futures venue instead)
- Privacy-focused users avoiding KYC (these are licensed venues)
- Day-traders chasing the lowest spreads regardless of regulator posture
- Anyone needing a service BSP does not currently authorise
General guidance for the Philippines: the ranking engine does not compute these notes and they do not change the order below. If none fits you, answer the Find My Best questions for a result for your profile.
5 money-market funds listed for the Philippines
In ChainChoice’s published ranking order, from this category’s 8 providers: those whose terms exclude the Philippines are removed; those silent on it come last. Each chip names the basis: a dated check, a region listing, or the provider's own claim.
#1 for the PhilippinesSpiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL)#1 globallyProvider states broad availability A French-domiciled money market fund approved by the AMF, with a one-dollar minimum and an ISIN, distributed by Spiko and managed by Twenty First Capital.
Regulator and registration number — 10/10Published fee against fund yield — 8/10Portfolio and liquidity rules — 8/10#2 for the PhilippinesFidelity Treasury Digital Fund — OnChain class (FYOXX / FDIT)#2 globallyProvider states broad availability A Rule 2a-7 registered money market fund with a dedicated on-chain share class whose blockchain record is explicitly secondary to the transfer agent's book-entry register.
Regulator and registration number — 10/10Portfolio and liquidity rules — 9/10Published fee against fund yield — 8/10#3 for the PhilippinesJanus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY)#4 globallyProvider states broad availability A BVI professional fund open only to non-US professional investors, whose token is prima facie evidence of ownership under BVI law.
Token as the share of record — 8/10Published fee against fund yield — 4/10#4 for the PhilippinesBlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL)#6 globallyProvider states broad availability A British Virgin Islands limited company sold under a Section 3(c)(7) private-placement exemption, tokenised across nine networks by Securitize.
Token as the share of record — 6/10Regulator and registration number — 3/10#5 for the PhilippinesCircle USYC (Hashnote International Short Duration Yield Fund Ltd)#7 globallyProvider states broad availability A Cayman Islands mutual fund whose shares sit with a transfer agent and are mirrored on chain as ERC-20 digital twins, issued by a Bermuda-regulated Circle entity.
Token as the share of record — 3/10Published fee against fund yield — 3/10
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- Insolvency failure: the firm or issuer that owes you cannot pay.Scored by Token as the share of record · 30% (Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) 6/10, Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund — OnChain class (FYOXX / FDIT) 3/10, Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) 8/10)Scored by Portfolio and liquidity rules · 20% (Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) 8/10, Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund — OnChain class (FYOXX / FDIT) 9/10, Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) 4/10)
- Regulatory failure: no licence where you are, or a forced market exit.Scored by Regulator and registration number · 28% (Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) 10/10, Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund — OnChain class (FYOXX / FDIT) 10/10, Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) 2/10)
Each cell is verified against the provider's filings or the BSP register; a gap shows "—", never an estimate.
| Provider | Taker fee in the Philippines | KYC tier | PHP rails | BSP license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Spiko US T-Bills Money Market Fund (USTBL) | — | — | — | — |
| #2Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund — OnChain class (FYOXX / FDIT) | — | — | — | — |
| #3Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) | — | — | — | — |
| #4BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) | — | — | — | — |
| #5Circle USYC (Hashnote International Short Duration Yield Fund Ltd) | — | — | — | — |
Source: ChainChoice provider catalog cross-referenced with the BSP register; each fee as of its entry's latest verification (accuracy methodology).
Is using a crypto money-market fund legal in the Philippines?
Yes. Crypto money-market funds are regulated in the Philippines by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) + SEC, the Central Bank of the Philippines, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Always verify a platform's licensing status with BSP before transacting.
How is crypto taxed in the Philippines?
Crypto gains treated as ordinary income, taxed at progressive rates (5-35%). VAT may apply to certain crypto-as-payment transactions. Editorial summary, not tax advice: consult a qualified tax advisor in the Philippines before filing.
What payment methods work for buying crypto in the Philippines?
The most common rails for retail onramps in the Philippines are: InstaPay, PESONet, GCash, Maya, Wire. Most regulated platforms support at least the first of these. Card payments may incur 2-4% fees vs. ~0.5% for bank transfers.
Are international platforms (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) available in the Philippines?
Availability varies by platform and product. The Philippines has its own licensing regime under BSP, and not every global platform is registered. The shortlist above removes platforms whose terms exclude the Philippines; the chip on each row says whether availability is verified, listed or unstated.