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Crypto derivatives exchange Bybit seeks to enter Hong Kong’s market with a new license application.

Celsius Network starts repaying $3 billion to creditors, marking a step towards resolving its bankruptcy.

FTX plans to repay customers amid bankruptcy proceedings, rules out exchange relaunch.

Non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is reportedly considering acquisition proposals. According to DL News, OpenSea Chief Executive Officer Devin Finzer said the firm has not ruled out the possibility of selling the company, and indicated a willingness to engage with interested parties.  ”We think that if the right partnership comes along, then that’s something we […]

Floki Inu suspends its staking program in Hong Kong following regulatory warnings.

Hong Kong could welcome its first spot Bitcoin ETF, courtesy of Harvest Global’s recent filing.

Ether ETF hopefuls on hold as SEC postpones decision.

Analysts at JPMorgan slash Coinbase rating to underweight, questioning ETF impact.

Do Kwon-founded Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.

Allied nations impose sanctions on entities allegedly aiding Hamas’ crypto transactions.

Bitcoin mining now more eco-friendly than ever, reaching a 54.5% sustainable energy usage.

Investors flock to Bitcoin spot ETFs, pushing trading volumes past the US$10 billion milestone.

A UN report reveals USDT’s growing role in money laundering and underground banking in Southeast Asia

Support from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink boosts prospects for Ethereum ETFs.

Ether’s price rises sharply, contrasting with Bitcoin’s stagnant performance despite recent ETF launches.

The DeRec Alliance, involving HBAR and Algorand Foundations, aims to solve digital asset recovery challenges with a new protocol.

Grayscale and BlackRock’s ETFs lead a bullish debut for newly listed Bitcoin ETFs.

SEC’s landmark decision approves 11 Bitcoin ETFs, heralding a new era for digital asset investments.

Billy Restey inscribes SEC’s Gensler tweet on Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring clarity after a false ETF approval claim rattles the crypto market.

Major crypto exchanges vanish from Apple’s App Store in India, adhering to FIU mandates.

Cboe appeals to SEC for fast-tracking Bitcoin ETFs.

Imminent SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs could mark a watershed moment for crypto, spearheaded by industry giants BlackRock and VanEck, reshaping the investment world.

BNB Chain’s merger plans aims for a seamless and secure blockchain by April 2024

Upbit joins 15 other crypto firms permitted to provide digital payment token services in Singapore.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler cautions about cryptocurrency volatility, highlighting investor protection concerns, as his agency nears a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications.

Projects are rethinking how to make DAOs more fun and less disappointing.

The most promising carbon offset programs can still wither and die from financing distress. Blockchain technology can help them survive and bear fruit.

Tokenization is on the rise not only in the private sector. In Asia, governments are leading the charge to use this technology for the greater public good.

Indian crypto companies flock to Dubai, escaping high local taxes and finding solace in the emirate’s favorable regulatory environment.

Welcome to Forkast IQ, presented by Forkast’s Megha Chaddah, where we look beyond the headlines to get you insights that power smarter decisions. In this special edition, Forkast News spoke to one of the leaders of the Web3 industry, Yat Siu, co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands.

From reducing paperwork to verifying title quickly, blockchain technology promises to overhaul the age-old industry. But it faces regulatory hurdles and resistance by those who profit from inefficiency.

Our 21st century economy still rides on old, slow and costly financial rails. Here’s how blockchain technology can build a network of monetary superhighways.

A year after the Merge made Ethereum even more popular, the network now faces the perils of a staking-fueled liquidity crunch. What are the alternatives?

Silicon Valley venture giant Andreessen Horowitz plants flag in London: fuels UK’s ascent as a Web3 innovator.

Three SFC-authorized crypto ETFs will be available on UBS’ Hong Kong platform.

The UK’s crypto hub dream is coming to life while some attendees of Apefest 2023 in Hong Kong complaint on severe eye pain post-event.

ICBC was disconnected from its trading partners after a cyberattack.

BlackRock’s Ether ETF filing comes as the U.S. SEC entered an eight-day window to potentially approve pending Bitcoin ETF applications.

Ether rose to an over six-month high of US$2,045.

FTT rose over 65% despite FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s guilty verdict last week.

The SEC has reportedly been in contact with Grayscale since its court victory in August.

Prosecutors have reportedly identified new suspects after searching nine locations related to JPEX.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Hong Kong mulls Bitcoin ETFs, Ordinals flip Ethereum NFTs, IPO comes full circle.

Blockchain-based gaming and remittances among top drivers toward adoption in central and South Asia.

The move is part of SC Ventures’ expansion into the United Arab Emirates.

Bitcoin is up over 32% in the past month.

The proposed guidelines will work as a liquidity stress test for stablecoin issuers, according to the EBA.

HSBC’s new service is expected to launch in 2024.

Binance said it aims to onboard the next billion Web3 users with its new wallet.

Circle has previously tried to go public through a blank-check deal back in 2022.

The partnership aims to reduce the high costs and lengthy transfer times associated with traditional remittance payments.

Hong Kong’s legal system provides a solid foundation for crypto-related services, said SEBA Group CEO Franz Bergmueller.

Reddit’s shortsightedness and fixation on profits ultimately led it to pull the plug on Community Points. But here’s why Reddit should still be commended.

Over 1,000 crypto firms will have to complete their applications by Nov. 17 to avoid regulatory consequences.

The joint study aims to create the infrastructure for issuing regulatory-compliant stablecoins for improved cross-border settlement.

The last time Bitcoin transaction fees were this high was on June 6.

While Hong Kong and Singapore compete for the top spot, Dubai is already shaping the future of fintech and Web3, writes Mohammad Alblooshi, chief executive officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub.

The artificial intelligence service is designed to predict the depegging of stablecoins in 24-hours.

Proof Group is also part of the group that won the bid for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius.

The central bank expects to release the final set of regulations by 2025.

Magic Eden Ethereum will be the first major marketplace to contractually obligate creator royalties.

Siu said this marks the crypto industry’s evolution from the FTX collapse and the Terra-Luna meltdown.

Hong Kong is charging ahead in its digital currency initiatives, but more must be done to address the e-HKD’s environmental impact and security concerns.

Bitcoin was trading above US$34,000, as the decreasing job creation in the U.S. fueled hopes of another interest rate pause.

SBF is found guilty of fraud, Hong Kong hosts Fintech Week, Neo advances Web3, Backpack launches NFT exchange, and more.

The US$5 million fund aims to help Vauld users who can’t withdraw their assets from the platform.

SOL rose over 319% in 2023 so far, despite concerns around FTX’s lawsuit.

The XRP token now stands to benefit from legal and regulatory clarity in the DIFC, according to the announcement.

Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2024.

PayPal said that it is collaborating with the SEC’s request.

The new ETF will offer investors short exposure to Ether.

The registration enables PayPal to advertise its crypto services to U.K. customers.