How Bitcoin and Ethereum are rekindling with equities

What is the relationship between crypto assets and stock prices? An analysis week’s market trends.

Solana price hits all-time high as Bitcoin, crypto market dip

Bitcoin’s price dropped following a quick ascent past US$50K, but analysts say the rally is set to continue. Meanwhile, Solana again defied the overall market to post a new price high.

How a Hong Kong newspaper is remaking history with NFTs

The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s paper of record for 118 years, is experimenting with NFTs and metaverse technology to bring its storied past into the future.

How blockchain is transforming shipping and redefining global trade

Rising from the rubble of a Covid economy, shipping companies are now using blockchain technology to rebuild profitability and reduce inefficiencies.

Korea reveals crypto exchange ‘Death Note’: DeFi investment booms

Korea reveals crypto exchange ‘Death Note’: DeFi investment booms

Taiwan Semiconductor chip price increase on the way

Amid global supply shortage, the move could impact clients such as mining rig maker Bitmain, which sources TSMC’s wafers for its Antminer S19 series.

South Korea unveils “death note” for crypto exchanges

24 out of 63 digital currency exchanges in South Korea are not expected to meet new compliance requirements and will most likely be shut down in less than a month.

DeFi TVL hits all-time high, breaking past correlation with Ethereum price

While DeFi has historically moved with the Ethereum price, the latest all-time high in total value locked in can largely be attributed to new blockchains purpose-built for the sector and institutional interest.

How regulators should consider the future of DeFi | Ep. 1

What is DeFi, why it’s poised to enable financial inclusion, and how the showdown between decentralized finance and regulators is taking shape.

HK football team launches NFTs; Food concept offers crypto mooncakes

HK football team launches NFTs; Food concept offers crypto mooncakes

Bitcoin bulls brace. CryptoPunks’ pulling power. China’s crypto lawfare.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is another Bitcoin bull run coming soon? Punks rocking NFTs. Why crypto contracts may not be enforceable in China.

Dark web tool Antinalysis is back and openly available on the internet

The previous version of Antinalysis, which was based on the AMLBot API, was shut down but within a week it has respawned not just on the darknet but also on the clearnet.

Hong Kong’s Resources Capital Football Club kicks off NFT goals

The team joins a growing number of football clubs around the world launching non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as they look to engage fans and generate new revenue streams.

Vogue Singapore catwalks to a metaverse with NFT launch

The magazine unveils two digital-only covers as well as fashion, beauty and design NFTs, all for sale in a new metaverse.

Court in China says trading in cryptocurrency ‘not protected by law’

The ruling by Shandong’s High Court backs up China’s official stance against trading in cryptocurrencies. What does this mean for investors?

Professor jailed for crypto scam; Cryptopunks trading volume soars

Professor jailed for crypto scam while Cryptopunks trading volume soars

CryptoPunk NFTs smash records as VISA purchases a CryptoPunk for US$150K

CryptoPunks sales volume increased by over 1,100% in the last 24 hours

Why institutional investors cannot afford to ignore DeFi

Much of traditional finance still believes DeFi is too risky and not worth the bother, writes Ilia Maksimenka of PlasmaFinance. Are these perceptions accurate?

Bitcoin miners may soon face tougher digging

As the crypto hashrate continues to recover, miners will likely have to work harder for their coins.

Ripple: SEC ex-chief Hinman’s views on XRP are ‘dubious’

Ripple also challenges SEC’s use of ‘deliberative process privilege’ to prevent agency documents on Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP from disclosure.

Upbit submits compliance report: China’s e-CNY trials broaden

Upbit submits compliance report: China’s e-CNY trials broaden

Digital yuan trials now looking like a ‘soft launch’ stage

China’s high penetration of smartphones, digital-savvy population helps reduce e-CNY testing time, observers say

Bitcoin price above $50K, Cardano and Solana at all-time highs as crypto market surges

Led by Ethereum rivals, crypto prices are in an upswing with over $2.1 trillion in total market cap. Is this the start of another crypto bull run?

Taiwanese startup XREX raises $17 million to advance crypto payment services

XREX’s fundraise reflects Taiwan’s ambition to be part of fintech and blockchain innovation in spite of the island’s strict banking regulations.

Why an open metaverse economy might be coming soon

The ideal metaverse is open and interoperable, says Jamie Burke of Outlier Ventures. Here’s how blockchain gaming and NFTs are closing in on that future.

As China cracks down on crypto, blockchain technology keeps flowering

Steelmaker Ansteel Group and lithium battery producer Tianneng are the latest companies to make use of blockchain in accordance with China’s national strategy.

Coinbase launches in Japan: Binance users take legal action

Coinbase launches in Japan while Binance users take legal action

Coinbase partners with Mitsubishi UFG for entry to Japan

The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. has partnered with one of Japan’s largest banks to gain market entry. What does the move say about the Japanese market as the industry is rocked by yet another crypto exchange hack?

Cardano hits new all-time high as upcoming smart contracts send ADA into new price discovery

Cardano’s Alonzo upgrade is fueling ADA’s price growth into top-3 cryptocurrency. Major crypto players are now also signaling bullishness on Cardano.

Binance users burned by outage band together to take legal action

Crypto traders who suffered losses on Binance due to tech outages are turning to arbitration and crypto litigation finance.

Blockchain investment goes green: Court says bitcoin legally protected

Blockchain investment goes green while Court says bitcoin legally protected

How UN goals are guiding new blockchain ESG investment vehicles

As ESG drives more corporate agendas, Sonic Capital’s Sphere aims to provide access to blockchain investment opportunities toward a greener future.

FastForkast headlines

Axie Infinity tweet suggests willingness to work with Philippines on tax demand

Crypto mining rig giant Bitmain confirms TSMC chip price jump

Former India central bank chief says cryptocurrencies have a ‘potential future’

AAX to launch its own NFT marketplace, following other crypto exchanges

Bitcoin mining difficulty increases 13.2%

Chinese tech company Meitu reports $17M loss on Bitcoin holdings in 1H 2021

BIS, HKMA partner on Project Genesis to tokenize green bonds

Cardano Foundation partners with Coinfirm for AML/CFT compliance

Hacked crypto exchange Liquid secures $120M loan from FTX

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority: Binance has complied with requirements

Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

Celsius Network grows 1,900% this year, US$20B AUM

Crypto bank in South Korea says it aims to comply with strict but unclear new law

Dogecoin is going to the dogs, including real-world canines

Fetch.ai brings AI and machine learning to NFT creators

Poly Network hackers return remaining stolen assets

Iran expected to lift Bitcoin mining ban next month

Philippines wants to tax Axie Infinity and players’ earnings

USDC to be 100% backed by cash, US Treasuries

El Salvador rolls out 200 Bitcoin ATMs ahead of nationwide adoption

Solana sees investment inflows of $7M, largest of any digital asset: CoinShares

Survey predicts crypto will rival or replace fiat within 10 years

The9 sets up another joint venture to mine crypto in Kazakhstan

Bit Digital reports growing losses as it moves crypto miners from China to North America

Liquid crypto exchange hackers use ETH mixer to evade detection

Binance taps former SGX chief regulatory officer as Singapore CEO

Binance imposes mandatory KYC for all services with immediate effect

Digital securities exchange ADDX join Investcorp to offer tokenized US real estate fund

Come next month, will all of South Korea’s crypto exchanges hit a regulatory wall?

Aussie tech entrepreneur offers Bitcoin to those vaccinated against Covid

Canadian regulator seeks enforcement action against crypto exchange OKEx

Thai-listed Brooker Group reports $24 million in crypto holdings in 1H 2021

Justin Sun’s Weibo account blocked again

Calling Poly Network incompetent, upset hackers refuse to give back remaining $141M

China shuts down website and social media of high-profile blockchain center

Aleph.im launches decentralized indexing for Solana

Thailand publishes CBDC study results, pilot test to start in 2022

Shanghai court rules Bitcoin is virtual property, not currency

Netherlands warns Binance is illegally offering crypto services

El Salvador’s finance minister says Bitcoin is ‘totally optional’