CryptoSlam, Forkast.News merge to form Web3 data intelligence platform
Web3 media company Forkast.News and blockchain data analytics firm CryptoSlam are merging to establish Forkast Labs, a media intelligence platform for the digital economy that will combine on-chain data analytics and journalism.
The Forkast.News guide to last-minute blockchain and crypto gift ideas
Not yet done with your holiday shopping? Here are ideas for all the loved ones on your list, whether they are tech-savvy or merely crypto-curious.
Forkast.News exclusive: Antinalysis is out, proud and ready to tell (almost) all
In a special Q&A, an Antinalysis spokesperson reveals the source of the company’s controversial data and disputes that it’s for criminals. ‘Privacy is a human right.’
NFT sales surge led by DMarket and Ethereum
DMarket tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum leads blockchain transactions.
Dmarket NFTs return to the top of the sales chart
DMarket explodes to the top of the NFT market for the first time since May.
21Shares files for spot Solana ETF
21Shares files for a spot Solana ETF, a day after VanEck submitted its application for a similar product with the SEC.
Bitcoin price dips ahead of US inflation report and Fed’s decision on interest rates
Strong U.S. economic data has led to a decrease in Bitcoin value as markets brace for Fed’s decision on lending rates.
SEC chair Gensler cautions crypto exchanges on enforcement
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler warns that crypto exchanges are still liable for enforcement actions despite making risk disclosures to investors.
House passes crypto regulation bill, eyes Senate approval
US House greenlights major crypto bill, setting stage for Senate debate.
Fidelity adjusts Ethereum ETF plan, excludes staking rewards
Fidelity’s updated ETF filing drops staking options amid regulatory concerns, impacting the crypto investment landscape.
USDC issuer Circle plans US move ahead of IPO
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to the U.S. in preparation for a potential IPO.
Bitcoin rises as inflation eases
Bitcoin’s value climbs after April CPI data suggests a slowdown in inflation, potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Tornado Cash crypto mixer developer gets 64 months in prison
Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.
DMarket tops NFT charts but loses three-day streak above US$900,000
DMarket tops daily NFT sales despite recording less sales than the previous day.
CryptoPunks, BAYC lead NFT daily sales, put Ethereum on top
CryptoPunks collection outperformed other NFTs in daily sales, as Ethereum led all blockchains.
Tether nets US$4.52 bln Q1 profit from investments
Stablecoin leader Tether’s Q1 earnings soar to $4.52 billion, buoyed by US Treasury and Bitcoin.
Crypto wallets exit US amid regulatory pressure
Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Samourai Wallet co-founder posts US$1 mln bond in laundering case
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.
Hong Kong debuts Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.
SEC has been investigating Ether’s security status since 2018: report
Consensys lawsuit unveils SEC’s internal suspicion of Ethereum as a security, challenging prior CFTC commodity designation.
Ethereum tops NFT market, ends 20-day sales slump under US$10 mln
Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.
Franklin Templeton shines spotlight on Bitcoin NFTs
Investment firm notes Bitcoin NFTs’ role in crypto innovation and market changes.
FTX executives settle fraud lawsuit for US$1.35 mln
Ex-FTX leaders agree to $1.35M payout in class action settlement after founder’s sentencing.
Ethereum validator count passes one million
Ethereum’s security strengthens as validator numbers reach a new milestone.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Bankman-Fried plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.
Ethereum reclaims NFT throne with US$17.02 mln in daily sales
Ethereum tops daily NFT sales, Bitcoin and Solana see mixed results, with notable changes in wash sales.
Bitcoin breaks US$70,000 amidst market optimism
Bitcoin surpasses US$70,000 after 9 days below the mark.
Ethereum leads with US$12.47 Million in NFT sales
Ethereum tops NFT sales in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Solana following despite market fluctuations.
Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000
Bitcoin sets a new price record for the second time this week.
BlackRock leads Bitcoin ETFs with record inflows
Bitcoin investment vehicles, including ETFs, now manage over 1 million BTC, with BlackRock’s ETF seeing a record $788 million in inflows as Bitcoin hits a new all-time high.
Reddit invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum ahead of IPO
Social media platform Reddit has diversified its assets by investing in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as revealed in its IPO filing.
Bitcoin returns to the US$1 trillion club
Bitcoin’s current market value is greater than the world’s eighth largest company.
Montenegro court overturns extradition of Terra founder Do Kwon
International tug of war over Kwon’s fate takes a new turn with Montenegro court’s reversal on extradition.
South Korean crypto criminals to face life sentence
Crypto criminals with more than US$3.76 billion in profits may face life in South Korea.
Genesis proposes US$1.6 bln asset sale amid bankruptcy
Genesis, in bankruptcy, seeks court approval to sell Bitcoin and Ether trust assets worth US$1.6 billion.
Bybit eyes Hong Kong license: crypto expansion plans
Crypto derivatives exchange Bybit seeks to enter Hong Kong’s market with a new license application.
OpenSea open for acquisition amid NFT market shifts: report
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 […]
SEC postpones verdict on Grayscale’s spot Ether ETF
Ether ETF hopefuls on hold as SEC postpones decision.
US, UK, Australia target Hamas-linked crypto networks
Allied nations impose sanctions on entities allegedly aiding Hamas’ crypto transactions.
USDT rises as money laundering tool in SEA, UN says
A UN report reveals USDT’s growing role in money laundering and underground banking in Southeast Asia
Ethereum ETFs gain support from BlackRock’s CEO
Support from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink boosts prospects for Ethereum ETFs.
Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin despite ETF debut
Ether’s price rises sharply, contrasting with Bitcoin’s stagnant performance despite recent ETF launches.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs launch in U.S. markets
Grayscale and BlackRock’s ETFs lead a bullish debut for newly listed Bitcoin ETFs.
Crypto milestone: SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETFs
SEC’s landmark decision approves 11 Bitcoin ETFs, heralding a new era for digital asset investments.
Restey immortalizes Gensler’s tweet on the Bitcoin blockchain
Billy Restey inscribes SEC’s Gensler tweet on Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring clarity after a false ETF approval claim rattles the crypto market.
SEC decision looms: Cboe pushes for Bitcoin ETFs
Cboe appeals to SEC for fast-tracking Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin ETF applicants make swift amendments to filings following SEC’s response
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 Singapore secures coveted MPI license
Upbit joins 15 other crypto firms permitted to provide digital payment token services in Singapore.
SEC’s Gensler warns of crypto risks amid Bitcoin ETF buzz
SEC Chair Gary Gensler cautions about cryptocurrency volatility, highlighting investor protection concerns, as his agency nears a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications.
Let’s use Web3 to grow projects that fight climate change
The most promising carbon offset programs can still wither and die from financing distress. Blockchain technology can help them survive and bear fruit.
What asset tokenization will look like in 2024 and beyond
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.
From Silicon Valley to Sand Dunes: Why Indian crypto firms eye Dubai expansion
Indian crypto companies flock to Dubai, escaping high local taxes and finding solace in the emirate’s favorable regulatory environment.
Creator economy, AI & the move to half a trillion dollars
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.
Blockchain can transform the real estate business — if we remove the roadblocks in its way
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.
How ancient battles are shaping our global financial future
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.
Is Ethereum once again a victim of its own success?
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?
Why a16z chose London for its first non-US office
Silicon Valley venture giant Andreessen Horowitz plants flag in London: fuels UK’s ascent as a Web3 innovator.
UBS allows crypto ETFs for Hong Kong investors with at least US$2 mln assets
Three SFC-authorized crypto ETFs will be available on UBS’ Hong Kong platform.
UK & EU push ahead on stablecoins, HK approves another crypto exchange & Apefest marred by complaints
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 forced to trade with USB drive due to ransomware attack
ICBC was disconnected from its trading partners after a cyberattack.
Blackrock files for Ether ETF: ETH tops US$2,100
BlackRock’s Ether ETF filing comes as the U.S. SEC entered an eight-day window to potentially approve pending Bitcoin ETF applications.
Ether breaches US$2,000 as BlackRock registers iShares Ethereum Trust entity
Ether rose to an over six-month high of US$2,045.
FTT up 65% after SEC’s Gensler hints FTX restart
FTT rose over 65% despite FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s guilty verdict last week.
SEC in talks with Grayscale for Bitcoin ETF: CoinDesk
The SEC has reportedly been in contact with Grayscale since its court victory in August.
Taiwan identifies new suspects in alleged JPEX fraud case: report
Prosecutors have reportedly identified new suspects after searching nine locations related to JPEX.
Can spot Bitcoin ETFs push Hong Kong to the crypto throne?
Top blockchain and crypto news: Hong Kong mulls Bitcoin ETFs, Ordinals flip Ethereum NFTs, IPO comes full circle.
Grassroots crypto adoption to follow real-world use cases, says Chainalysis APAC policy lead
Blockchain-based gaming and remittances among top drivers toward adoption in central and South Asia.
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures, SBI Holdings launch crypto investment firm in UAE
The move is part of SC Ventures’ expansion into the United Arab Emirates.
Bitcoin breaks US$36,000 as SEC enters potential ETF approval period
Bitcoin is up over 32% in the past month.
EBA proposes new liquidity guidelines for stablecoin issuers
The proposed guidelines will work as a liquidity stress test for stablecoin issuers, according to the EBA.
HSBC plans tokenized securities custody service with Ripple’s Metaco
HSBC’s new service is expected to launch in 2024.
Binance introduces self-custody Web3 wallet
Binance said it aims to onboard the next billion Web3 users with its new wallet.