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Future of Healthcare

How blockchain can improve vaccine safety and distribution | Part 4

Speeding Covid vaccines to market also led to confusion and waste. Here’s how blockchain can plug the gaps in the vaccine supply and distribution chain.
Dr. Ariane M. Davison — February 11, 2021 | 7:04 pm HKT
Word on the Block

CasperLabs wants to help “morph” China’s BSN into the AWS of blockchain

CEO of CasperLabs, part of the Blockchain Service Network’s China and international versions, gives an insider’s view of blockchain’s future on the mainland.
Forkast.News — February 11, 2021 | 4:04 pm HKT

Will 2021 be a bull year for crypto e-hongbaos?

Red packets are going digital, and e-hongbaos for cryptocurrency are on the rise across Asia this Lunar New Year of the Ox.
Michelle Lim and Yolanda Huang — February 11, 2021 | 10:35 am HKT
The Current Forkast

Tesla drives bitcoin to the moon. Ripple XRP finds love in Japan. First Boulevard partners with Visa.

Other top blockchain and crypto news: ETH hits new high with CME Ethereum futures. DeFi yawns at YFI attack. China steps up DCEP digital yuan tests.
Forkast.News — February 10, 2021 | 7:08 pm HKT

US must embrace digital dollar and cryptocurrency: Blockchain institute report

The Blockchain Research Institute-led report for Biden’s administration also outlines recommendations for crypto regulations and a national blockchain strategy.
Michelle Lim — February 9, 2021 | 10:00 pm HKT
Opinion

Is the Tesla-inspired bitcoin gold rush the sign of a rational market?

Before Tesla’s bitcoin moves, big money was already placing BTC bets. What are bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals? Geoff Morphy of Bitfarms explains.
Geoff Morphy — February 9, 2021 | 4:02 pm HKT

Binance Labs invests in Plasm Network to expand Polkadot

Plasm Network, a leading DApps hub on Polkadot and first parachain on its Rococo testnet, secures $2.4 million to build out the growing Polkadot ecosystem.
Michelle Lim — February 9, 2021 | 8:00 am HKT

Bitcoin prices skyrocket after Elon Musk’s Tesla reveals $1.5 billion BTC buy

Tesla has invested $1.5 billion into bitcoin, according to an SEC filing published today. The news sent bitcoin prices rocketing into a new stratosphere.
Decrypt Media — February 8, 2021 | 10:17 pm HKT

China’s BSN will add CasperLabs’s proof-of-stake blockchain to its network

Casper Network goes big on its ‘first of many’ expansion ambitions in Asia by receiving the nod to join both BSN China and BSN International.
Kelly Le — February 8, 2021 | 9:00 pm HKT
Opinion

As bitcoin hovers near all-time highs, what does it mean for investors?

2021 is already shaping up to be a very different bull market for bitcoin compared to the past, writes Kadan Stadelmann of Komodo. Here’s why.
Kadan Stadelmann — February 8, 2021 | 1:31 pm HKT
Word on the Block

How crypto forensics traced $32 million worth of ‘lost’ bitcoin

Is cryptocurrency use totally private and anonymous? Think again. The Cubits/Dooga case shows just how easy it is to trace bitcoin compared to fiat.
Forkast.News — February 5, 2021 | 4:05 pm HKT
Opinion

Uproar over WhatsApp and user privacy shows need for new data economy

Sharing user data in exchange for free services is not necessarily a bad thing, writes Henri Pihkala of Streamr. The key is transparency and user consent.
Henri Pihkala — February 5, 2021 | 2:25 pm HKT
Future of Healthcare

Using blockchain to bolster vaccines and trust in public health | Part 3

As Covid vaccines come to market, immunization programs are being undermined by disinformation and counterfeiting. Here’s how blockchain can help.
Dr. Ariane M. Davison — February 4, 2021 | 5:04 pm HKT

China’s blockchain network at new milestone with open permissioned chains

Tai’an and WenChang chains join BSN China’s ‘Open Permissioned Blockchain Initiative’ as nation grows its blockchain network while maintaining controls.
Kelly Le — February 4, 2021 | 3:34 pm HKT
The Current Forkast

GameStop sinks as ETH hits all-time high. Ray Dalio weighs in on crypto. Elon Musk, bitcoin’s new warrior.

Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: India pushes CBDC and proposes banning crypto. Korea’s DeFi future. How does Bitmain’s drama end?
Forkast.News — February 3, 2021 | 7:03 pm HKT

GameStop crashes as Ethereum-led crypto rally takes center stage

GME and other r/WallStreetBets-pumped stocks are now down over 50%. But Ethereum prices are soaring to new heights in a wave that’s also lifting Bitcoin and Cardano ADA.
Decrypt Media — February 3, 2021 | 11:29 am HKT

XRP prices see ‘pump and dump’ as Ripple outlines legal defense strategy

In its response to SEC’s lawsuit, Ripple denies that XRP is a security, points out the clash with FinCEN and questions why SEC is not going after Ethereum.
Michelle Lim — February 2, 2021 | 1:46 pm HKT

As SEC goes after Ripple and Bitcoiin2Gen, is DeFi next in its line of fire?

Securities lawyers read the tea leaves of SEC’s lawsuits against Ripple XRP and Bitcoiin2Gen. Will DeFi be next for SEC enforcement actions or regulations?
Lachlan Keller — February 1, 2021 | 5:01 pm HKT
Opinion

Facebook-backed Diem, now close to launch, is propelling crypto into the mainstream

Formerly named Libra, the Diem stablecoin is now awaiting regulatory approval, writes Ilia Maksimenka of PlasmaPay. What are Diem’s odds of success?
Ilia Maksimenka — January 29, 2021 | 7:05 pm HKT
Opinion

GameStop copycat rally pumps up Dogecoin, Ripple XRP and other cryptos

Small investors drove up Dogecoin’s price by 1,000% after the GameStop saga, but money quickly left—and then Ripple’s XRP and Stellar prices went up.
Decrypt Media — January 29, 2021 | 5:51 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Binance’s CZ predicts bitcoin prices will go as high as $400,000 in 2021

The founder and CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange explains why he thinks bitcoin prices will keep rising but DeFi won’t be as hot as it was in 2020.
Forkast.News — January 29, 2021 | 4:05 pm HKT

Digital payments — not cash — is now king in Asia’s payment ecosystem

Singapore and Thailand launch the world’s first real-time cross-border digital payment system. Here’s what else is happening in Hong Kong and China.
Kelly Le and Michelle Lim — January 29, 2021 | 10:55 am HKT

Binance report: over 100 million people are now crypto users

About half of cryptocurrency users are hobbyists while 15% consider crypto their primary source of income, according to a survey of 61,000 crypto users.
Michelle Lim — January 28, 2021 | 9:00 pm HKT
Future of Healthcare

Blockchain, mobile apps and advances in Covid tracking and tracing | Part 2

Blockchain amplifies the value of Covid testing and makes contact-tracing more effective. Here are some programs and apps now in use around the world.
Dr. Ariane M. Davison — January 28, 2021 | 4:04 pm HKT

74% of stablecoins are issued on Ethereum, according to new report

ConsenSys Codefi’s 4Q 2020 report on DeFi trends also predicts more ‘wrapped’ tokens, tranche lending products and Ethereum 2.0 derivatives in 2021.
Michelle Lim — January 28, 2021 | 1:00 am HKT
The Current Forkast

Tether prosecution delayed again. Bitcoin’s false ‘double-spend’ rumors. Brave sends 24 million users to Web 3.0 via IPFS.

Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: BIS touts digital currencies. China’s blockchain network to add CBDCs as payment option.
Forkast.News — January 27, 2021 | 8:03 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

IOHK’s Charles Hoskinson says proof of stake is much better than proof of work

IOHK and Cardano’s founder also explains why new US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is the ‘single biggest development’ for the crypto industry’s future.
Forkast.News — January 27, 2021 | 1:04 pm HKT

Is Signal experimenting with Stellar-based cryptocurrency?

Signal, which exploded in popularity after WhatsApp’s privacy stumbles, may be exploring a business strategy pursued by Big Tech. What are the risks?
Decrypt Media — January 27, 2021 | 10:43 am HKT
Opinion

Bitcoin and other crypto trends to watch in 2021

How high will bitcoin prices go — and will 2021 be the year of the bitcoin ETF and advanced crypto derivatives? Jay Hao of OKEx looks to the future.
Jay Hao — January 27, 2021 | 9:03 am HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is optimistic about crypto regulation in 2021

The SEC Commissioner doesn’t want the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry to obsess over regulations, but ‘think about how the technology can be used.’
Forkast.News — January 26, 2021 | 4:02 pm HKT

Singapore’s DBS bank becomes first in Asia to offer crypto exchange

As bitcoin and other digital assets go mainstream, traditional banks want a piece of the action. Singapore’s crypto-friendly regulations are paving the way.
Michelle Lim — January 26, 2021 | 9:02 am HKT

China’s blockchain network adds CBDC payment layer, ConsenSys as partner

BSN’s new digital payment network will be a boon to Ethereum, stablecoins and CBDCs like China’s DCEP digital yuan while keeping other cryptos out.
Kelly Le — January 25, 2021 | 9:00 pm HKT
Word on the Block

Cardano’s Hoskinson wants to win over Fortune 500 companies

Comparing countries like Ethiopia to ‘China in the 80s,’ Charles Hoskinson of IOHK explains Cardano’s Africa strategy and why the Fortune 500 needs crypto.
Forkast.News — January 22, 2021 | 7:05 pm HKT

China’s DCEP digital yuan wraps up another mass test

Now renamed e-CNY, China’s new digital yuan has now been tested by 250,000 shoppers in two cities. Is it finally close to launch?
Kelly Le and Mengyuan Ge — January 22, 2021 | 4:30 pm HKT

Janet Yellen clarifies stance, notes ‘benefits of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets’

In written testimony, the US Treasury Secretary-nominee calls digital assets ‘fintech innovations’ and pledges to ‘encourage their use for legitimate activities.’
Decrypt Media — January 22, 2021 | 11:25 am HKT
Future of Healthcare

Special series: blockchain, Covid-19 and the future of healthcare | Prologue

Over the next few weeks, Forkast.News will publish a special 5-part series on blockchain’s growing role in the global battle against Covid. Here is an overview.
Dr. Ariane M. Davison — January 21, 2021 | 7:05 pm HKT
Future of Healthcare

How blockchain technology can help revive air travel | Part 1

In Part 1 of a special series on blockchain, Covid and healthcare, Forkast.News examines how the technology fosters greater trust in traveler health records.
Dr. Ariane M. Davison — January 21, 2021 | 7:04 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Acoer’s Jim Nasr on using blockchain to track Covid vaccinations

Acoer’s founder and CEO offers his predictions for 2021, including blockchain being used to track Covid vaccinations as well as in the war against fake news.
Forkast.News — January 21, 2021 | 4:04 pm HKT

Biden halts FinCEN’s proposed crypto wallet reporting rules

On his first day in office, President Biden put a freeze on all new or pending Trump-era rules, including rules for crypto, and asked for a review.
Decrypt Media — January 21, 2021 | 12:33 pm HKT
The Current Forkast

Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Crypto’s regulatory outlook in 2021. How not to lose your bitcoin password (don’t ask Stefan Thomas).

Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Twitter’s blue sky initiative. In China, Conflux Network wins another government deal.
Forkast.News — January 20, 2021 | 8:54 pm HKT

Treasury pick Janet Yellen: Crypto crimes are ‘particular concern’

In her Senate confirmation hearing, the US Treasury secretary nominee and bitcoin critic also decried crypto’s role in money laundering and terrorism.
Decrypt Media — January 20, 2021 | 10:56 am HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

OKEx’s Jay Hao expects ‘more amazing developments from DeFi’ in 2021

OKEx CEO speaks candidly on how 2020 was difficult for his crypto exchange, and offers his predictions for DeFi, regulations and CBDCs in year to come.
Forkast.News — January 19, 2021 | 7:02 pm HKT
Opinion

How blockchain can usher in new era in crypto regulatory compliance

When it comes to issues over crypto regulations and compliance, answers could be found in blockchain technology, writes Rachid Ajaja of AllianceBlock.
Rachid Ajaja — January 19, 2021 | 3:02 pm HKT

MIT professor Gary Gensler is chosen to lead US SEC

President-elect Joe Biden has named the former CTFC chief to lead the SEC. What does this mean for Ripple and other crypto firms?
Decrypt Media — January 19, 2021 | 9:00 am HKT
Word on the Block

Bitcoin is ‘better form of value’ than fiat, says Binance CEO CZ

In a special video interview, Binance CEO CZ also explains why — despite DeFi’s spectacular rise up to now — he thinks many current DeFi projects will fail.
Forkast.News — January 18, 2021 | 2:28 pm HKT

Binance’s CZ on bitcoin prices: Is crypto in a bubble or bull run?

Is bitcoin’s volatility worrisome or normal? Binance’s CEO offers bitcoin predictions and insights for 2021, in an exclusive interview with Forkast.News.
Michelle Lim — January 15, 2021 | 4:05 pm HKT
Opinion

What are the secrets of the most successful blockchain startups?

Why do some blockchain startups prosper and others fail? A industry expert shares insights and advice for blockchain business success in 2021 and beyond.
Eddy Travia — January 14, 2021 | 4:04 pm HKT
The Current Forkast

Big waves at SEC: Chief enforcer v. Ripple XRP is out. Is Gary Gensler new SEC chair? Elon Musk’s bitcoin flirtations.

Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: WhatsApp refugees swarm Signal. Bakkt to go public via SPAC. China tests out new DCEP digital yuan e-card.
Forkast.News — January 13, 2021 | 7:18 pm HKT

SEC enforcer behind $1.3 billion Ripple lawsuit stepping down

Securities and Exchange Commission’s acting enforcement chief Marc Berger helped lead high-profile lawsuits against crypto firms, including Ripple and Telegram.
Decrypt Media — January 13, 2021 | 12:26 pm HKT
Word on the Block

‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce calls for more regulatory coordination

In an exclusive interview, the SEC Commissioner shares her thinking on digital assets, DeFi and wanting her agency to ‘do better’ in the crypto space.
Forkast.News — January 13, 2021 | 8:54 am HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

LUKSO’s Fabian Vogelsteller predicts NFT and ERC-20 uses will grow

The founder of LUKSO and former Ethereum developer offers his views on decentralization as a tool and the ERC-725 standard for blockchain-based identity.
Forkast.News — January 12, 2021 | 5:02 pm HKT

Tale of two nations: How China and US diverge on blockchain policies

China is investing heavily in blockchain technology in government, dwarfing US levels. Forkast.News examines the growing gap and the paths forward.
Robert Coventry — January 12, 2021 | 1:12 pm HKT
Opinion

New 2021 bitcoin price report forecasts risks and opportunities

What is bitcoin’s true value, and what are its longer-term price projections? New AAX analysis ‘Bitcoin in 2021’ offers investors a look beyond the horizon.
Ben Caselin — January 11, 2021 | 1:51 pm HKT

SEC commissioner Hester Peirce says enforcement is never good way to provide clarity

In her first public remarks since the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple and exclusive interview with Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, SEC commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce says the SEC can do better on clarity and that enforcement isn’t always the best way to provide guidance
Michelle Lim — January 8, 2021 | 9:27 pm HKT

New year brings new crypto actions from FinCEN, OCC and IRS

New US government rules and guidance aim to boost cryptocurrency taxes, clarify legal liability related to STABLE Act and require more KYC reporting.
Sam Reynolds — January 8, 2021 | 1:40 pm HKT

China tests new phone-free DCEP e-RMB card for helping rural poor

As China presses its digital currency closer to launch, a Shanghai test reveals features aimed at the 700 million Chinese without mobile phones or the internet.
Kelly Le and Mengyuan Ge — January 7, 2021 | 5:44 pm HKT
The Current Forkast

Bitcoin and ethereum prices roar into new year. Ripple XRP fans petition White House for mercy from SEC charges.

Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: China intensifies DCEP digital currency testing while Russia, Ukraine and Turkey join global CBDC race.
Forkast.News — January 6, 2021 | 7:03 pm HKT
Word on the Block

How DLT is fighting the information war in Syria and saving lives

In a special interview, Mance Harmon of Hedera Hashgraph explains how distributed ledger technology is helping quash fake news and warn Syrians about airstrikes.
Forkast.News — January 5, 2021 | 4:02 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

SpaceChain’s Zee Zheng on bitcoin going mainstream and blockchain in space

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, SpaceChain’s CEO offers his predictions for 2021 on bitcoin’s growing importance and blockchain in space.
Forkast.News — January 4, 2021 | 7:35 pm HKT
Opinion

Why crypto’s decentralized exchanges will continue their rise in 2021

Do you trust third parties with your finances? Alex Zha of MXC Exchange explains the benefits of decentralized exchanges (DEX) and problems that remain.
Alex Zha — January 4, 2021 | 3:01 pm HKT
Explainers

Bitcoin turns 12: three key moments in life of world’s first crypto

To celebrate bitcoin’s birthday this weekend, let’s raise a glass to Satoshi Nakamoto and take a look back at how their baby has grown.
Sam Reynolds — January 1, 2021 | 4:05 pm HKT

China’s 5 hottest blockchain developments in 2020

With DCEP nearing launch, China is having a banner year in blockchain-related technologies. Here’s what’s hot in China and what’s too hot to touch.
Kelly Le — December 31, 2020 | 4:04 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Urszula McCormack of King & Wood Mallesons: data regulation will be a challenge for the virtual asset sector

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, the financial regulatory lawyer and partner at King & Wood Mallesons offers her views on digital assets regulation, CBDCs and Asia’s digital transformation.
Forkast.News — December 31, 2020 | 2:41 pm HKT
Explainers

DeFi explained: The guide to decentralized finance

What is DeFi and how does it work? What are its benefits and risks? Forkast.News explains everything you need to know about one of the hottest, most lucrative and controversial crypto trends.
Jimmy Aki — December 30, 2020 | 4:04 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Digital Asset’s Yuval Rooz on China’s Blockchain Service Network and CBDC interoperability

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, Digital Asset’s co-founder and CEO offers his views on central bank digital currencies and blockchain developments in Asia.
Forkast.News — December 30, 2020 | 11:51 am HKT

Looking ahead: 5 predictions for crypto and blockchain in 2021

What will be hot in blockchain next year, and what will be the curveballs? Forkast.News consults top industry leaders and thinkers to bring you a crystal ball.
Kristie Chan — December 29, 2020 | 4:02 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Ontology’s Jun Li on credit-based DeFi and more real assets coming to blockchain in 2021

The founder of Ontology and co-founder of Onchain explains the path forward for central bank digital currencies and DeFi in China in 2021.
Forkast.News — December 29, 2020 | 2:19 pm HKT
Opinion

Bitcoin became respectable this year. Will it go mainstream in 2021?

Covid’s chaos spurred systemic changes in global finance, a need for a hedge and bitcoin’s dramatic reputational shift, writes Tim Bos of ShareRing.
Tim Bos — December 28, 2020 | 4:01 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

Diginex’s Richard Byworth: Crypto borrowing and lending to increase 10-fold

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, Diginex’s CEO offers his views on CBDC initiatives, crypto custody, and more growth in borrowing, lending of digital assets in the upcoming year.
Forkast.News — December 28, 2020 | 1:47 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta on CBDCs, regulation and India’s potential for crypto in 2021

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, the co-founder and CEO of CoinDCX offers his views on the growth of crypto in India, regulation and CBDCs.
Forkast.News — December 25, 2020 | 10:29 am HKT

Crypto Santa’s naughty and nice list for Christmas 2020

Who in blockchain is making the world a better place this year, and who deserves nothing under the tree? Santa’s helpers at Forkast.News tell all.
Kristie Chan — December 24, 2020 | 4:04 pm HKT
Forkast Forecasts 2021

ConsenSys’ Charles d’Haussy: The ‘staking capital of the world’ will emerge in Asia in 2021

In this edition of Forkast Forecasts, the director of strategic initiatives at ConsenSys and author of “Block Kong” shares his views on CBDCs, stablecoins and Asia’s blockchain space.
Forkast.News — December 24, 2020 | 12:22 pm HKT
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