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Why does making the most of the crypto ecosystem remains out of reach for many?

Terra, 3AC and now FTX, it’s been a difficult year, but can crypto come back stronger?

It’s no secret that crypto scams and fraud are abundant – but those doing the scamming might be victims of something even more sinister.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Fear stalks crypto as Genesis wobbles. FTX cleanup begins. China’s NFT scene shrinks.

A majority of downfall of FTX was caused by a handful of people, but who else is to blame?

Bitcoin falls under $16K as Genesis temporarily halted withdrawals and redemptions.

Should we be questioning which Web3 projects need tokens?

Cryptocurrencies are getting in the way of the mass adoption of blockchain technology, especially by tech businesses, says Red Date Technology chief Yifan He.

Despite the crypto meltdown, there’s plenty to be optimistic about.

Taiwan’s economy has taken a hit due to lowered demand for its number one export and repercussions of the Chinese Mainland’s zero-COVID policies. How has that shifted the Taiwanese government’s attitude towards crypto?

Elon Musk’s messy Twitter acquisition has users looking for a decentralized social media alternative.

Top blockchain and crypto news: FTX fallout spooks sector. Crypto.com’s $400 million ‘accident.’ Hong Kong’s new digital asset drive.

The FTX sage continues and brings in questions about where should we be keeping our crypto.

The weekend revealed plenty of the FTX saga – a potential hack and at least US$1 billion of client funds missing.

SBF apologized to FTX customers and investors in a Twitter thread earlier, but can people recover their money?

Binance backs out of its initial offer to buy FTX. What could happen to FTX next?

Binance has announced its intentions to buy rival exchange FTX. Should you be worried?

Top blockchain and crypto news: FTX concedes defeat in long battle with Binance. Crypto eyes Congress races. Hong Kong U-turns on digital assets.

CBDCs are the latest fad amongst central banks around the world – but how can they change our lives?

How can collaboration help advance digital age and blockchain technologies?

By excising cryptocurrencies from the ecosystem, crypto-hostile China could steal a march in enterprise blockchain, says Red Date Technology chief Yifan He.

People have been waiting seemingly forever for the arrival of Web3. So why hasn’t it changed our lives yet?

Hong Kong and Singapore are now locked in a battle over the future of crypto in Asia – but who will emerge victorious?

Nasdaq’s Head of Asia Pacific and Japan, Ulf Carlsson, tells us how stock exchanges could learn from crypto exchange operations.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Hong Kong rethinks digital assets. CBDC to debut in India. China’s e-yuan privacy problem.

How can we utilize blockchain technologies to fight climate change as it continues to worsen?

Hong Kong reconsidering crypto’s retail investor ban.

NFTs and gaming – could it be the future of Web3?

Journalists have faced with all sorts of issues in pursuing the truth, including safety, press freedom, and more. So how can blockchain and web3 make a difference?

Singapore’s High Court blocked any potential sale and transfer of ownership of the NFT BAYC 2162. What implications could that have globally?

Top blockchain and crypto news: Aptos launch falls short. Why FTX chief is calling for crypto regulations. Is Hong Kong paving way for a retail CBDC?

How are people using NFTs and blockchain technology to promote social causes?

Crypto crimes are costing Hong Kong billions every year – but what’s being done about it and what can the rest of the world learn from it?

Institutional adoption of Web3 in finance means getting traditional banks involved, which will in turn reshape the way banks work, says SC Ventures’ Alex Manson.

Could Hong Kong make a comeback as a global center for crypto?

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – October 20, 2022 – presented by Joel Flynn. How can you spot when an NFT’s price is being artificially inflated? Anndy Lian joins us to talk more about the history of and the problems with wash trading in today’s NFT market.

What constitutes as stealing isn’t as black and white to all of us – what happens if crypto exchanges accidentally refund a little too much money?

Top blockchain and crypto news: Mark Zuckerberg’s empty metaverse. South Korea to roll out blockchain IDs. Macau bets on digital money.

With no indication of the crypto market’s recovery, how are Wall Street and big money planning ahead?

India’s crypto sector has been having a tough time – we’re taking a look on what has been happening lately.

Fintech’s growth in the EU has been described as “unprecedented”, but a report warns of consolidation in the years to come.

There’s a power struggle over who regulates crypto in the US – and it could all depend on how the midterm elections go this year.

As blockchains experience outages, what steps should developers take to best prevent future incidents?

Top blockchain and crypto news: Binance puts brakes on BNB Chain theft. Will quantum computing kill crypto? Huobi sells up.

Malaysia looks towards blockchain in its future plans- but how could a national public blockchain help?

Despite India’s repeated warnings against cryptocurrencies, crypto exchange giants WazirX remain hopeful of a digital rupee.

Web3 communities need to join forces with policymakers to draft rules for the next iteration of the online world, says Haun Ventures’ Tomicah Tillemann

Binance in India – potential or problem?

Forkast Editor in Chief Angie Law spoke with some of the industry experts to talk about the implications of the Tornado Cash sanctions.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Celsius founder in hot water. European bank woes cast crypto shadow. Will BSN’s Chinese roots thwart its global ambitions?

Dubai’s announcement of an Islamic Coin could turn the city into the next crypto promised land.

Do Kwon – the founder of Terraform Labs, has been issued with a red notice from Interpol. But where on earth is he?

The “dollar milkshake theory” suggests that the US Dollar would suck up liquidity from other currencies worldwide – but what does it mean for crypto?

Ooki DAO – you’ve probably never heard of it, but it could become one of the most important decentralized autonomous organizations – because of the rules it’s accused of breaking.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Digital dollar didgeridoos. Bitcoin softens as sterling sinks. ‘World’s dumbest’ crypto criminals nabbed in China.

Where does money fit into the future of the internet? We take a closer look as DBS plans to buy land in the metaverse.

There are alternatives to just blockchain in the world of distributed ledger technologies – but what are they?

Digital ownership enabled by Web3 tech can challenge the monopolistic dynamics of Web2 and give people real equity, says Animoca Brands chief Yat Siu

Can regulators strike a balance between innovation and regulation of stablecoins and CBDCs? We take a closer look in today’s episode of TDF.

The SEC’s plans for POS regulation could make Ethereum’s POW fork more attractive. Chinese miner Chandler Guo joins us to talk about it.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Where is Do Kwon hiding out? Ethereum Merge mood fading fast. China’s digital yuan draws scrutiny Down Under.

Binance takes the headlines today as they lead the funding of blockchain security specialists Salus Security.

Could blockchain – despite it’s high carbon emissions, also be part of the fight against climate change? We’ll take a closer look at that in this episode of The Daily Forkast.

Non-fungible tokens aren’t merely novelty items — they can play a valuable a role in preserving history and culture, says Artifact Labs chief Gary Liu

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – September 16, 2022 – presented by Joel Flynn. Coming up on today’s show: Could Busan be the next crypto hub? Will help from Binance and FTX finally establish South Korea’s second largest city as the crypto haven it’s trying to be? We’ll have more on those stories — and […]

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – September 15, 2022 – presented by Megha Chaddah. Coming up on today’s show: Ethereum’s Merge is complete. Indian women start to plug into cryptocurrency trading. And finally, can the crypto world shrug off carbon footprint concerns? We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency […]

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – September 14, 2022 – presented by Megha Chaddah. Coming up on today’s show: Will the Merge solve the market’s woes? Regulators paying heed to crypto. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast […]

Top blockchain and crypto news: Binance bets on Ethereum Merge. What does Terra’s sudden resurgence mean? China seeks to expand e-CNY ecosystem.

The NEAR foundation, in partnership with Forkast, has announced the Women in Web3 winners.

Maja Vujinovic joins us to talk about how digital assets can be implemented to increase financial inclusion across the world.

The Bellatrix upgrade for Ethereum is now live, but what should we be expecting as the merge comes closer?