Straight shot: How sports stars are sidestepping middlemen in Web 3.0

A pro basketball player and an ex-banker are aiming for a slam-dunk with a ‘creator first’ content platform. Calaxy co-founder Solo Ceesay explains how.

Hyundai Card VP says crypto passing tulip stage; Asia’s NFT shift

South Korean company Hyundai Card’s VP says crypto passing through the “tulip stage”, meanwhile NFT is shifting towards Asia.

How creators can solve the talent bottleneck in gaming

The gaming industry suffers from a talent shortage, but blockchain technology and Gen Z’s obsession with self-expression are relieving cost pressures.

How is crypto different from regular money?

With all the buzz surrounding cryptocurrency, one has to wonder how it is different from traditional money. Watch this short Forkast video explainer to learn about the evolution of money and what makes cryptocurrency like Bitcoin unique. What you’ll learn: How did the financial crisis of 2008 give birth to cryptocurrency? Why is decentralization viewed […]

The rising tide of decentralization in mass movements

Alternative approaches to governance have never been more important, writes Alexander Filatov of TON Labs. Here is how DAOs can change the world.

e-CNY transactions surge; Fusang IPO green light

e-CNY transactions surge in China, meanwhile Fusang IPO ‘s get a green light

Crypto clampdowns mount in Asia as authorities ponder bans

Top blockchain and crypto news: Asian governments target crypto. Managing MATIC. China’s expanding metaverse.

Fusang receives green light for US$10M equity-token IPO

Malaysian exchange will offer equity tokens representing direct shares on the blockchain, claiming it will be the world’s first fully regulated equity-token IPO.
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Binance partners with Gulf Energy; Polygon’s upgrade live

Binance partners with Gulf Energy for Thai crypto exchange, meanwhile, Polygon’s upgrade live

Polygon upgrade ignites token burn to make MATIC more valuable

Polygon’s upgrade, which piggybacks off Ethereum’s EIP-1559, makes MATIC deflationary while allowing users to estimate gas fees more accurately.

BTFD is more than a meme — it’s a revolution

Savvy cryptocurrency investors now know what the biggest players have long done, writes Michal Cymbalisty of Domination Finance — ‘buying the f* dip!’

Australian Open enters metaverse; Chinese university goes virtual

Australian Opens just opened in the metaverse and a Chinese university launches a virtual campus.

The Australian Open launches on the metaverse, attracting digital fans

In the latest sign of growing blockchain adoption, the tennis tournament expands to the metaverse, offering rewards and participation through NFTs.

As Binance shrinks away in Asia, will it put down roots in the Middle East?

Binance’s CEO is now the richest Asian man, but the crypto exchange giant’s presence in Asia—where Binance got its start—is withering under regulatory heat.

How to invest in cryptocurrency

If you’re intrigued about Bitcoin’s price history or Ethereum’s all-time highs, you might be wondering if you’re missing out on financial gains. To explore how to get started in investing in cryptocurrency, Forkast has created a quick explainer video on what to do and the options. What you’ll learn: What are the two types of […]

Palau plans to issue stablecoin; China rolling out NFT infrastructure

China’s Blockchain Services Network rolling out NFT infrastructure, while Palau plans to issue stablecoin.

Up to code: Bringing digital assets into the regulatory architecture

If 2021 was a breakout year for crypto, this year may mark a similar advance for regulation of the industry, says Caroline Malcolm, Chainalysis’ new policy chief.

Upstart NFT marketplace LooksRare challenges OpenSea’s dominance

The NFT platform crosses $1B in sales volume within a week after launch, but with a controversial incentive structure and so-called ‘vampire’ attack.

Crypto ‘finfluencers’ are attracting a new following — of regulators

Online influencers may be improving crypto-financial literacy for millions of people. But regulators have growing concerns.

This is what DeFi banking will look like in the future

Traditional banks are not going away and decentralized finance is here to stay, writes Edan Yago of Sovryn. Here’s how an amalgam of the two can take shape.

Hong Kong outlines stablecoin regulation plan to check financial stability risks

Stablecoins and CBDCs will likely co-exist in the city, experts say, as Hong Kong looks to thrive as crypto hub.

Korean prosecutors demand life; HK plans new crypto regulation

Korean prosecutors demand life, as HK plans new crypto regulation.

Indian crypto scam investigated; Kakao’s webtoon NFTs sell out

Indian crypto scam investigated meanwhile Korea’s Kakao’s webtoon NFTs sell out

Kazakhstan crypto mining fortunes falter as regime unplugs internet

Top blockchain and crypto news: Bandwidth bust in Kazakhstan. Binance chief CZ tops rich list. Digital yuan app adoption grows.

NFTs may be the next killer app for video games, but some traditional players object

Developers adopt NFT technology to promote staple video game franchises, but reaction from a number of gamers has been negative.

Arming up for a better fight against crypto-related crime

The current technologies in use do little to deter crypto money laundering, writes Dr. Mark van Staalduinen. What can nations do about this?

Jay Chou dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club; Bitcoin dips below US$40k

Taiwanese’s superstar Jay Chou’s NFT dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club. Meanwhile Bitcoin dips below US$40k mark.

Kazakh crypto miners remain hopeful, assess satellite option amid unrest

Internet blackouts are partially restored but access remains unpredictable to support full crypto mining, industry players say.

Is Bitcoin’s rocky start to 2022 a sign of things to come?

The 2022 crypto market has had a tough start as Bitcoin and Ethereum dipped below significant price points. But crypto experts say it’s not all doom and gloom.

e-CNY app downloaded 16 million times; Kazakhstan outages hit miners

China’s e-CNY app downloaded 16 million times meanwhile in Kazakhstan the outages hit miners

Is the CFTC expanding its powers over crypto without authorization from Congress?

The CFTC is asserting greater regulatory powers over the crypto industry than ever before. But does the agency have the statutory backing to do so?
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BIT Mining’s Ohio site power capacity grows amid US expansion

Lack of audience won’t stop digital yuan showcase at Winter Olympics

Digital collectible gifts on the way for Chinese New Year

Hyundai Card VP: Crypto’s ‘tulip mania’ stage is passing

Google hires former PayPal exec in crypto push

Pakistani bank to customers: halt crypto transactions

Singapore crypto ATMs shut down to comply with central bank rules

Digital yuan transactions surge, reach $11.24B last year

Two S. Korean presidential candidates want to bring back ICOs

Crypto-related crimes in China still high despite ban on transactions

Microsoft to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard in metaverse bid

Animoca Brands valued at US$5B after latest fundraise

India crypto bill likely delayed again

India PM calls for global ‘common thinking’ on crypto regulation

S. Korean broadcaster KBS opens metaverse studio for 2022 election

Burnt Finance bags $8M funding led by Animoca Brands

Binance, Gulf Energy enter partnership to develop Thai crypto exchange

Crypto.com inks AU$27M deal with the Australian Football League

Pakistan agency wants to block crypto portals, report says

S. Korean lawmaker takes Bitcoin donations, issues receipts in NFTs

Wuhan pledges to develop metaverse to boost Covid-ravaged economy

Cardano ADA beats Bitcoin as Ethereum alternative: Twitter poll

Chinese university warns against Norton’s Ethereum mining function

Fed nominee looks to Congress for guidance on US digital dollar

$1.5 billion worth of digital yuan transacted in Beijing last year

China to launch own NFT infrastructure by end Jan, BSN confirms

Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs may be in the cards for India

Hackers demand 0.042 Bitcoin from Chinese supermarket

S. Korean prosecutors seek life sentence for crypto execs in fraud case

Indian government may double tax on crypto, report says

Webtoon Solo Leveling NFTs sell out quickly after S.Korea launch

Telecoms giant China Unicom accepts digital yuan for phone bills

New NFT marketplace challenges OpenSea’s dominance

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is the richest Asian, Bloomberg data shows

China officially labels crypto mining as ‘obsolete’

Kakao-backed Klaytn announces 5 partners for gaming and metaverse expansion

US central bank chief says he will tackle higher inflation

Aussie tennis star rides NFT wave as Australian Open looms

Taiwan icon Jay Chou’s PhantaBear NFT dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club

China’s digital yuan wallet gets 16 million downloads in debut week

Sonic creator Sega may shelve NFT project if fan backlash continues