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Barnama
14-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bitget Launches Starlink Program to Bridge the Digital Divide in Philippine Island Communities
SIARGAO, Philippines, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched its Starlink Program, bringing high-speed satellite internet to remote islands in the Philippines in a bold move to tackle digital inequality. The initiative, which kicked off in Siargao's Espoir School of Life and Barangay Pitogo, addresses chronic connectivity gaps that have long hindered education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. By deploying Starlink's cutting-edge technology, Bitget aims to empower these communities with reliable internet access, laying the groundwork for future blockchain education and financial inclusion. For years, Siargao's residents have relied on fragile microwave radio connections, leaving them vulnerable to frequent outages, slow speeds, and exclusion from the digital economy. Schools like Espoir, which serves underprivileged children, struggle with offline-only learning, while villages like Barangay Pitogo face isolation due to unreliable communication networks.
Bahrain News Gazette
13-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Bitget Launches Starlink Program to Bridge the Digital Divide in Philippine Island Communities
Bitget Launches Starlink Program to Bridge the Digital Divide in Philippine Island Communities Bitget Launches Starlink Program to Bridge the Digital Divide in Philippine Island Communities SIARGAO, Philippines, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched its Starlink Program , bringing high-speed satellite internet to remote islands in the Philippines in a bold move to tackle digital inequality. The initiative, which kicked off in Siargao's Espoir School of Life and Barangay Pitogo , addresses chronic connectivity gaps that have long hindered education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. By deploying Starlink's cutting-edge technology, Bitget aims to empower these communities with reliable internet access, laying the groundwork for future blockchain education and financial inclusion. For years, Siargao's residents have relied on fragile microwave radio connections, leaving them vulnerable to frequent outages, slow speeds, and exclusion from the digital economy. Schools like Espoir, which serves underprivileged children, struggle with offline-only learning, while villages like Barangay Pitogo face isolation due to unreliable communication networks. 'Without stable internet, entire communities are locked out of modern education, remote work, and even basic services like telemedicine. This isn't just about connectivity, it's about equity. Internet access shouldn't be a privilege, it's the foundation for everything from education to decentralized finance. We're building doors to the digital world one island at a time,' said Vugar Usi Zade, COO at Bitget. The program's first phase includes a Starlink hardware installation at Espoir School and Barangay Pitogo's public school. This will provide six months of high-speed satellite internet, enabling access to online curricula, teacher training, and e-governance tools. With this, Bitget plans to provide long-term support through $10M Blockchain 4 Youth and $10M Blockchain 4 Her initiatives, which will introduce blockchain literacy and digital finance skills to students and women-led cooperatives. The total investment of 155,400 Philippine pesos, which covers hardware, subscriptions, and logistics. A modest cost for transformative impact. Bitget's initiative shows a growing recognition in the crypto industry: Adoption starts with access. By addressing infrastructure barriers first, the exchange is creating a replicable model for other underserved regions. Future phases could expand to neighboring islands, leveraging partnerships with local NGOs and government units. The Starlink kits will go live in May, with Bitget documenting the rollout through impact reports and community stories. For Espoir's students, the change will be immediate: interactive lessons, global collaborations, and soon blockchain workshops. For Barangay Pitogo, it's a leap toward resilient communication during typhoon seasons. As Bitget scales this program, the message is clear: crypto's future isn't just about markets, it's about people. And sometimes, changing lives starts with something as simple as an internet signal. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price , Ethereum price , and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA , in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. 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Associated Press
11-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CoinEx Charity's Starlink Program Lands in Benin, Connecting Students to a 'Network of Knowledge'
ABOMEY CALAVI, Benin, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the National Water Institute (INE) of the University of Abomey-Calavi in Calavi, Benin, limited internet connectivity has long hindered academic and research development. As a key center for training and research in water resource management, INE has faced significant digital infrastructure challenges that restrict students and faculty from accessing knowledge and engaging in global academic collaboration. In today's rapidly evolving digital world, access to fast and reliable internet has become essential for driving academic, scientific, and technological innovation in higher education institutions. However, INE's outdated infrastructure has made it difficult to meet these demands. In response, CoinEx Charity stepped in to provide Starlink satellite broadband connectivity to the institute. This effort aligns with CoinEx 's long-term commitment to advancing education and information access across Africa, and brings modern digital infrastructure to INE—opening doors to new academic and professional opportunities. This donation is part of the CoinEx Charity Starlink Program, a global philanthropic initiative aimed at providing free internet via Starlink technology to underserved communities, while also distributing essential food and living supplies to improve local livelihoods. Earlier in February, CoinEx's representative in Benin, Mérèx, visited INE and met with the student union to discuss the ongoing challenges students were facing with internet access. Following the discussion, CoinEx Charity delivered all the necessary equipment to enable free campus-wide internet access. In early March, the President of the INE Student Union and his team officially received the equipment in person. Following our discussions, the Student Union office received the equipment needed to provide totally free internet access at the Institut National de l'Eau. On March 07, 2025, the President of the INE Students' Union and his team personally received all the necessary equipment. As he says: 'This donation will greatly help the students of the Institut National de l'Eau to carry out their research and acquire skills in the digital sector, enabling them to keep abreast of new innovations in the water sector worldwide.' Free INE connection for everyone now On March 29, 2025, we inaugurated CoinEx Charity's donation to INE. During this inauguration session we presented the advantages of blockchain and how an INE student can benefit from this revolutionary technology. This event was also a vivid embodiment of the CoinEx Charity Starlink Program. Beyond providing much-needed internet access to universities in Benin, it offered in-person educational outreach that helped students deepen their understanding of blockchain and digital finance. Through this initiative, CoinEx is turning its 'Starlink' connections into a 'bridge of hope' — linking underserved communities to knowledge and future opportunities, and ensuring that more young people can thrive in the Web3 era with equal access to learning and growth. The CoinEx Charity Starlink Program is a philanthropic initiative that aims to deliver free, high-speed internet via Starlink satellite technology to schools and villages with limited digital infrastructure. In addition to improving connectivity, the program also focuses on education empowerment, offering learning resources, crypto literacy workshops, and basic support such as food and supplies to foster well-rounded development in underserved communities. About CoinEx: Established in 2017, CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange designed with users in mind. Since its launch by the industry-leading mining pool ViaBTC, the platform has been one of the earliest crypto exchanges to release proof-of-reserves to protect 100% of user assets. CoinEx provides over 1400 cryptocurrencies, supported by professional-grade features and services, for its 10+ million users across 200+ countries and regions. CoinEx is also home to its native token, CET, which incentivizes user activities while empowering its its focus on digital services, CoinEx is dedicated to making a positive impact through CSR programs that support social sustainability across different regions. Contact: CoinEx Disclaimer: This content is provided by CoinEx. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. 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