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Fidelity’s bid for a spot Ethereum ETF hits a snag as SEC delays decision.

Investors flock to Bitcoin spot ETFs, pushing trading volumes past the US$10 billion milestone.

HashKey Group achieves unicorn status following a US$100 million funding round, reaching a US$1.2 billion valuation.

A UN report reveals USDT’s growing role in money laundering and underground banking in Southeast Asia

With the acquisition of Valkyrie Funds, CoinShares aims to strengthen its position in the competitive ETF market.

The DeRec Alliance, involving HBAR and Algorand Foundations, aims to solve digital asset recovery challenges with a new protocol.

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.

Ripple Labs’ tender offer aims to repurchase US$285 million shares, valuing the firm at US$11.3 billion and fortifying financial standing.

Billy Restey inscribes SEC’s Gensler tweet on Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring clarity after a false ETF approval claim rattles the crypto market.

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.

Steven McClurg says Valkyrie Investments may be poised for a historic ETF launch this week, with the potential to inject up to US$400 million into the market.

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

BNB Chain’s merger plans aims for a seamless and secure blockchain by April 2024

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.

The most promising carbon offset programs can still wither and die from financing distress. Blockchain technology can help them survive and bear fruit.

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.

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.

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?

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.

ICBC was disconnected from its trading partners after a cyberattack.

BlackRock’s Ether ETF filing comes as the U.S. SEC entered an eight-day window to potentially approve pending Bitcoin ETF applications.

FTT rose over 65% despite FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s guilty verdict last week.

The SEC has reportedly been in contact with Grayscale since its court victory in August.

Prosecutors have reportedly identified new suspects after searching nine locations related to JPEX.

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.

The move is part of SC Ventures’ expansion into the United Arab Emirates.

Bitcoin is up over 32% in the past month.

The partnership aims to reduce the high costs and lengthy transfer times associated with traditional remittance payments.

Hong Kong’s legal system provides a solid foundation for crypto-related services, said SEBA Group CEO Franz Bergmueller.

The Simpsons dedicates its annual Halloween special to NFTs, as data signals continued uptrend in the NFT market.

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.

Over 1,000 crypto firms will have to complete their applications by Nov. 17 to avoid regulatory consequences.

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.

The artificial intelligence service is designed to predict the depegging of stablecoins in 24-hours.

Proof Group is also part of the group that won the bid for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius.

The central bank expects to release the final set of regulations by 2025.

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.

Hong Kong is charging ahead in its digital currency initiatives, but more must be done to address the e-HKD’s environmental impact and security concerns.

The US$5 million fund aims to help Vauld users who can’t withdraw their assets from the platform.

The XRP token now stands to benefit from legal and regulatory clarity in the DIFC, according to the announcement.

Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2024.

PayPal said that it is collaborating with the SEC’s request.

The new ETF will offer investors short exposure to Ether.

The registration enables PayPal to advertise its crypto services to U.K. customers.

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

The collaboration aims to build institutional crypto services in Japan.

This marked Bankman-Fried’s fourth and final day of testimony before Wednesday’s closing arguments.

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?

October sees NFT resurgence with US$300 million in sales despite negative trade profits; SoFi platforms face challenges amid financial scrutiny.

Backpack said it also secured operational licenses in other jurisdictions.

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.’

Prosecutors pointed out inconsistencies in Bankman-Fried’s public statements before FTX collapsed in a four-hour grilling.

The MAS said that its previous tokenization pilots demonstrated great potential benefits of the technology.

The U.K. intends to introduce rules on fiat-backed stablecoins in early 2024, according to the government’s latest cryptocurrency policy update published on Monday.  See related article: Singapore, Thailand clarify crypto rules; NFTs become new cultural frontier Fast Facts See related article: Blockchain tech in Thailand gets boost from new pro-crypto lead

The lender, known as K-bank, said it will also open three additional crypto subsidiaries.

Platforms like Facebook, Reddit and the hot mess formerly known as Twitter are alienating users like never before. ‘Web3 doesn’t let you be a dick and get away with it,’ writes Joonatan Lintala, CEO of Phaver.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried denied defrauding anyone as he took to the stand in his criminal trial.

Neo’s new sidechain hopes to counter MEV attacks to mitigate exploits and manipulations.