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Bitcoin trades above US$72,000 for the first time in its history.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.

Gary Gensler, SEC Chair, avoids commenting on Ethereum’s security status as the agency reviews spot ETF applications.

Two SEC commissioners express concerns over the agency’s ambiguous approach to cryptocurrency regulation following a recent settlement with ShapeShift.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urges for sensible crypto regulation to support innovation and protect U.S. industry interests.

The trading app Robinhood has partnered with Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum to offer token swaps in its self-custody wallet.

The Chinese government alerts citizens to a fraudulent app imitating the official digital yuan platform.

The UK Law Commission proposes a new legal framework to recognize cryptocurrencies as property, aiming to provide clarity and protection for digital assets.

Animoca Brands announces partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet, elevating the user experience in the Mocaverse network.

BlueSky, the decentralized social media platform by Jack Dorsey, opens its doors to the public.

Crypto criminals with more than US$3.76 billion in profits may face life in South Korea.

Industry giants Tether and Yakovenko invest in Oobit’s $25M funding round.

Genesis, in bankruptcy, seeks court approval to sell Bitcoin and Ether trust assets worth US$1.6 billion.

OPNX, founded by Su Zhu, ceases operations due to FTX estate’s recovery claims.

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

Long-awaited Bitcoin repayments closer as Mt. Gox confirms creditor addresses.

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

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

With the filing for an IPO, Circle aims to capitalize on the growing interest in crypto assets, despite recent industry setbacks.

Social media platform X, under Elon Musk, quietly removes NFT profile picture feature, aligning with broader tech industry trends.

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

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

Cboe appeals to SEC for fast-tracking Bitcoin ETFs.

Following a misleading tweet about Bitcoin ETFs, Senators Vance and Tillis demand answers from the SEC regarding its cybersecurity measures.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Bankman-Fried’s memory lapses, betting on the return of NFTs, ETF dreams and Bitcoin’s Uptober

Colossal failures in online age verification have opened the floodgates for kids to access harmful content and become ‘friends’ with adult strangers. Can encrypted decentralized IDs put a stop to all that?

Often dismissed as coincidence, October has once again produced an upswing in the crypto market, with excitement around a potential U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF to thank for this year’s ‘Uptober.’

The move is part of an Asia Pacific expansion effort by the cryptocurrency custodian.

Taiwan’s new bill mandates crypto platform permits, addressing self-regulation gaps.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Bitcoin ETF potential pumps life in markets. Ethereum NFTs back on rise. Major industry layoffs continue.

Amid news, fake or otherwise, of an imminent approval for at least one spot Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed. Could a year of pain in the crypto industry be over?

Parity CEO Björn Wagner said that despite the need for layoffs, the company’s financial health “remains robust.”

The United States is the region’s top driver of crypto activity.

PBOC to crack down on crypto speculation, as Hong Kong restricts access to certain “complex” virtual asset products.

The pillars of Wall Street are muscling their way into crypto and decentralized finance. Who stands to benefit the most?

The XRP token rose over 6% on the day after the SEC dismissed the charges against Ripple’s top executives.

The lawsuit alleges that the companies defrauded over 230,000 investors.

Coinbase said that the regulatory clarity MiCA provides to the industry is “hugely welcome.”

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is Japan a new frontier for Binance? AI art sweeps NFT sales. ETF buzz electrifies Bitcoin.

The plight of the Philippines — which has a high rate of crypto adoption but is also plagued by fraud — offers a window into why the industry’s ‘do your own research’ mantra isn’t enough.

Few tokens and too many exchanges are a bad recipe for Japan’s smaller crypto trading houses. The experts say there’s room for up to five only. So what happens to the little guy now that the world’s largest exchange Binance has rolled back into town?

Bitcoin briefly spiked to US$29,388 after the fake post, before tracing back the gains.

Inside the world’s largest crypto exchange’s annus horribilis.

A spot Bitcoin ETF will allow BTC be easily tradeable without the headaches and pitfalls of self-custody. Its arrival — likely just around the corner — will mark the moment crypto goes mainstream.

From tech monopolies to the synergy of AI and blockchain, Alex Tapscott, author of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier,” dissects the trajectories of the digital landscape.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Gaza tensions, digital tremors, NFTs are not dancing in September, Joe Lubin talks traditional system’s twilight.

The DCJPY could play a central role in the future’s currency system, according to DeCurret Holdings.

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said the island nation will continue to be a pioneer in the digital asset space.

FTX’s collapse and the crypto winter helped regulators familiarize themselves with the rapidly evolving crypto industry, said Christina Rolle of the Bahamas Securities Commission.

NFT production on Ethereum fell to an all-time low in September, as the floor prices of blue-chip NFT collections continued their decline.

Once driven by speculation and vanity car plate-like profile images, NFTs are now becoming more useful — with value that is not captured by market prices.

Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend and former CEO of Alameda Research, details how the trading firm took around $14 billion from FTX customers to repay lenders.

The CEO of blockchain services provider Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum spoke to Forkast at the Token 2049 crypto conference in Singapore. He discussed decentralization and what he sees as the crucial role to be played by blockchain in AI and vice-versa.