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Cold comfort: Is Crypto Winter the right time to invest in Web3?

Amid the current crypto market carnage, Web3’s appeal for investors remains solid — and perhaps even stronger — says CVP NoLimit Holdings founder Gin Chao.

VPN in China may be at risk as users report connection issues on Twitter

VPN services, a reliable tool for Chinese internet users to bypass the Great Firewall, are reporting connectivity issues in the mainland after anti-lockdown protest content flooded Twitter.

Philippines’ Blockchain Future

The Philippines might have moved on from Axie Infinity and other NFT collections, but its still steaming ahe

Grayscale holdings questioned amid crypto investment giant’s silence

Top blockchain and crypto news: Grayscale’s cryptic reserves. Binance rides to the rescue? China hit by protests and digital dissent.

S. Korea’s Wemade files injunction against country’s top 4 crypto exchanges

The blockchain game maker fights delisting of its symbolic WEMIX crypto token.

CeFi must adopt DeFi’s transparency following FTX collapse, Justin Sun says

Justin Sun says CeFi must adopt DeFi’s transparency to regain public trust as 1inch Network cofounder Sergej Kunz sees crypto’s struggles as an opportunity for DeFi.
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Will the future metaverse amplify the good or the evils of the real world?

The metaverse has the potential to improve access to opportunities and create a better version of the offline world. How do we prevent it from perpetuating society’s ills?

Genesis jitters keep investors on edge as contagion risks grow

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

S.Korea’s top regulator says digital assets, virtual assets are different

While the crypto industry grapples with the definition of blockchain-based digital tokens, South Korea wants to nail down the terminology.

Beyond crypto: Why would companies want cryptocurrency-free blockchains?

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

DeFi’s real estate revolution: The rise of tokenization

The tokenization of property in DeFi differs greatly from the securitization that led to the global financial crisis. In this introductory part of a special series of three articles, Forkast looks at the origins of the phenomenon, what’s new about it, and the promise it holds for investors.

Binance set to swallow FTX as run on exchange allows CZ to swoop

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

Hong Kong needs engineering talent to reclaim role as digital asset hub

Hong Kong’s latest FinTech policies indicate it wants to reclaim its position as a hub for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, but that means finding the right people for the job.
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Blockchain without cryptocurrencies: How might China’s BSN change Web3?

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

Curiosity ‘always’ fuels innovation, says blockchain co-creator Stuart Haber 

U.S. computer scientist Stuart Haber, recognized with Scott Stornetta as the co-inventor of blockchain, says he is excited to see the evolution of the technology, not only in the financial sector, but also in entertainment, business, and technology industries.

‘End of the beginning’ in blockchain development, Singapore FinTech Festival speakers declare

Bursting of speculative bubble described as a turning point in the evolution of digital assets as industry players and observers welcome promise of mainstream adoption and better governance.

How soulbound tokens can lift billions of lives around the world

What are soulbound tokens, and how can they end the ‘credit paradox’ that has been holding back the unbanked masses? Fakhul Miah of CreDA explains.

Hong Kong crypto policy turns on hopes of economic revival

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

Hong Kong announces policies to win back role as digital asset hub

Hong Kong reveals digital asset policies to distinguish itself from China, where cryptocurrency trading was banned in September last year.

Web 3’s Korean future

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

How Europe’s MiCA can pave the way for crypto’s revival

Europe’s new MiCA framework for regulating crypto shows the good that can happen when government works with and not against the industry, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs.

Singapore’s huge decision

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

Aptos debut underwhelms amid questions over design and performance

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?

S.Korea’s Shinhan Securities lays groundwork toward hoped-for crypto expansion

As a leading financial institution of South Korea, Shinhan is gearing up for business expansion into crypto — while a local ban remains on the books.

Reinventing banking: Why is Standard Chartered so drawn to Web3?

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.

What is XRP and what is Ripple?

Why has Ripple Labs been in the U.S. SEC’s crosshairs and what’s the difference between Ripple and XRP?

Wash Trading

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.

Why local language education holds the key to crypto’s future

The crypto sector operates mainly in English, but more than 6 billion people — many of whom crypto would benefit the most — use other languages, writes Wei Zhou of Coins.ph.

Aptos rollout faulted for slow processing speeds; native token plunges

The blockchain network was built by former members of the Meta stablecoin project, with well-known investors and considerable buzz as the new ‘Solana killer.’

DPRK hackers sneak US$52 mln in crypto into S.Korean exchanges: Chainalysis

South Korean media has reported that local crypto exchanges may become a “playground” for North Korean hackers.

Vincent van Gogh Sites Foundation launches legendary artist into Web3

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be used to preserve and spread fine art and cultural heritage, tapping into new generations of audiences and patrons, said stakeholders.

FastForkast headlines

Markets: Bitcoin back above US$17,000, Ether gains along with other top 10 crypto

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether slip; Dogecoin leads decline across most top 10 cryptos

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether rise with Polygon topping gains in most top 10 cryptos

Telegram plans decentralized crypto exchange, wallets following FTX collapse

Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

Dominica releases ‘world’s first’ national crypto token with Huobi, Tron

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether gain as China eases Covid rules amid protests; Dogecoin jumps

Markets: Top 10 crypto fall as BlockFi enters bankruptcy, macroeconomic concerns spread

LINE’s crypto exchange BITFRONT announces closure, to suspend trading by 2023

U.S., S. Korea applied for over 75% of world’s metaverse patents: report

Nigeria seeks distinction between digital assets and crypto 

Fake crypto awards on the rise during football world cup: research

Wallet linked to defunct crypto exchange BTC-e suddenly activates

Football most popular sport among crypto investors: KuCoin survey

Hong Kong said it remains upbeat on digital assets after FTX debacle

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether prices rise as crypto market shows sign of pick-up

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether gain in crypto market rebound off slowing U.S. inflation

What could Binance gain from FTX’s wider investments?

Japan’s NTT Docomo to develop Web 3.0 with Accenture, Astar Network

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether prices drop; Matic the only coin to gain

Japan’s Web 3.0 lawmaker urges further easing of country’s crypto regulation

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether prices fall with most of crypto top 10, Polygon flips Solana

Half a million users move to decentralized alternative Mastodon following Elon Musk Twitter grab

Crypto asset manager HashKey gets Singapore’s in-principle license

Bitcoin, Ether prices rise, Polygon leads top 10 in gains, Doge, Shib retreat

Crypto Winter will only get worse as industry adjusts: Tezos cofounder

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether drop; Dogecoin rally ends

Visa’s trademark filings hint at launch of crypto wallet

UK High Court shuts down PGI Global for alleged crypto scam

A 100% reserve is a must for any stablecoin: Wemade CEO

Hong Kong crypto firm Q9 Capital gets Dubai provisional approval

Singapore floats tests for retail crypto traders, plans to regulate stablecoins

‘Chinese Netflix’ iQIYI taps smart contract ERC-3475 to resolve copyright disputes

South Korea’s MIR4 maker Wemade launches stablecoin

Japan eases token vetting process to expand crypto offerings: report

Bitcoin makes the Guinness World Records list as the first decentralized cryptocurrency

Markets: Bitcoin price rises amid sweeping gains across top 10 crypto, Polygon increases 7%

Japanese gaming giant Konami is recruiting for expansion into Web3, metaverse

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether rise; Polygon, Solana lead gainers among the top 10 tokens

North Korea’s Lazarus Group attacks Japanese crypto firms, police say

OpenSea begins support for Avalanche blockchain