GoTyme Bank, the fastest-growing bank in the Philippines, has officially launched its new cryptocurrency investment feature, made possible in partnership with Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to crypto, stocks, ETFs, options, and fixed income. With demand for crypto continuing to rise globally, the Philippines is projected to be a significant player in its widespread adoption. The country currently ranks ninth in adoption worldwide, and 20th in crypto wealth. Through the new crypto offerings from GoTyme Bank and Alpaca, Filipinos now have even more ways to manage, protect, and grow their personal wealth.
GoTyme Bank, a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme Group, offers digital products and services built around security, simplicity, and beauty that open up new ways of saving, spending, investing and managing its customers’ money. Alpaca is a US-headquartered, self-clearing broker-dealer and a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and crypto. In partnering with Alpaca, GoTyme Bank aims to empower the everyday Filipino through one of the world's most dynamic financial markets.
Currently, about 10% of Filipinos use crypto, with user numbers expected to increase to a total of 12.79 million by 2026. This growth is driven by the demand for digital-first financial solutions among the country's roughly 76% unbanked and underbanked population. The Philippines’ crypto-friendly environment is further supported by the government’s positive stance on digital assets, a growing tech-literate population, and limited access to traditional financial services.
“Our goal is to become the most transformative bank in the Philippines—one that empowers every Filipino to unlock their financial potential. The launch of GoTyme Crypto is a major step toward that vision as we continue to deliver world-class financial solutions that combine security, simplicity, and innovation,” said Nate Clarke, President and CEO of GoTyme Bank. “By partnering with Alpaca, we’re bringing global expertise to local customers, ensuring they have the tools to confidently participate in the digital economy.”
“While many Filipinos look for ways to diversify savings and protect against local currency fluctuation, most crypto apps target experienced traders and feel intimidating for everyday users. That’s what GoTyme Bank aims to solve,” added An Phan, Portfolio Product Manager at TymeX, the product and technology arm of Tyme Group. “Our product focuses on simplicity and reliability, designed for people who want to buy crypto confidently without complicated technical analysis or managing multiple apps.”
Supported by Alpaca’s Broker API, GoTyme Bank customers can:
- Start investing by easily adding funds to their dedicated GoTyme Crypto USD account using their GoTyme Bank Everyday current account
- On-demand investment access to 11 selected coins, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL); and
- Leverage real-time market insights and news to support informed investing
The streamlined integration, combined with a familiar interface and bank-level security, helps remove friction and makes investing approachable for everyone.
“We’re proud to support GoTyme Bank in making crypto trading simple and accessible for everyday users and capturing the growing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. The Philippines is one of the earliest adopters of digital assets, and we’re excited that with Alpaca, GoTyme Bank is enabling millions of Filipinos to confidently build wealth and participate in the global digital economy,” says Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca.
