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September 2022

Is crypto in a deep funk? Think again

Beyond the bear market, Web3 technology is shining bright in gaming and music, writes Hannes Graah of Gro. Are we at a tipping point for mass adoption?

Is the Philippines on track to becoming a blockchain hub?

The Philippines now ranks 2nd in the world for crypto adoption, but its path ahead is unclear, writes Emman Navalan. What are the hurdles it must overcome?

Interpol issues red notice for Do Kwon, says South Korean prosecutor

South Korea is pursuing different options to get custody of Do Kwon as the Terraform Labs CEO faces charges for his alleged involvement in the multibillion collapse of the Terra-LUNA stablecoin project.

Future of CBDCs & Stablecoins

Can regulators strike a balance between innovation and regulation of stablecoins and CBDCs? We take a closer look in today’s episode of TDF.

U.S. Fed has growing interest in CBDCs, says Jeng at Crypto Council for Innovation

Linda Jeng, chief regulatory officer and general counsel at the Crypto Council for Innovation said the U.S. has seen the writing on the wall and is expanding the conversation about cryptocurrency, in comments at Forkast’s “Crypto Rising: CBDCs & Stablecoins: The Asia Perspective.”

Philippine central bank sees stablecoins as key to make payments more efficient

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Director Mhel Plabasan said the central bank has adopted a flexible approach on the digital assets.

‘Act smart, but act fast’: Industry experts say there’s no time to waste addressing stablecoins, CBDCs in Asia

Panelists at Forkast’s “Crypto Rising: CBDCs & Stablecoins: The Asia Perspective,” co-hosted by the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), said tackling the technology requires international cooperation and flexibility to not stifle innovation.

Binance stablecoin conversion controversial, but what does it mean for users?

Binance generated controversy when it told customers it would convert their holdings in three stablecoins to its own stablecoin. Some analysts say the concerns are overblown, others disagree.

Why YOU should back Ethereum’s Fork

The SEC’s plans for POS regulation could make Ethereum’s POW fork more attractive. Chinese miner Chandler Guo joins us to talk about it.

Terra chief faces arrest as South Korea ramps up global manhunt

Top blockchain and crypto news: Where is Do Kwon hiding out? Ethereum Merge mood fading fast. China’s digital yuan draws scrutiny Down Under.

China to expand digital yuan trials within its most populous provinces

The entirety of the provinces of Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei and Sichuan will be piloting the e-CNY by end 2022, says central bank official.

Binance’s crypto keys; What’s after the Merge?

Binance takes the headlines today as they lead the funding of blockchain security specialists Salus Security.

South Korea unlikely to push out crypto regulation before the U.S., authority says

South Korea’s top financial watchdog Monday said it is difficult for the country to establish laws overseeing the cryptocurrency industry in the country ahead of a common global regulatory framework as cross-border enforcement would be a key determinant of effectiveness.

Australia Senator says China’s CBDC may threaten national security

Amid the worsening relationship with China, one Australian Senator is trying to address possible national security concerns that may arise from Beijing’s Central Bank Digital Currency project.

Crypto research firm founder accused of promoting ICO for compensation

Self-described crypto influencer charged with violating SEC regulations by trading and promoting an initial coin offering under undisclosed financial terms.

If the UK wants to become a crypto hub, it must do better

Britain’s internal divisions could thwart its crypt ambitions, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs. Will it be eclipsed by crypto-friendly Dubai?

SEC, Ripple seek summary judgment in attempt to speed up XRP lawsuit

The argument centers around if Ripple’s XRP sales were offerings of unregistered securities.

Ethereum’s PoW forks competing for market share see significant selloff

These PoW forks were created to keep revenue flowing for Ethereum’s miners, but plummeting prices put that plan at risk.

The world is still far from mass crypto adoption, says Vujinovic of OGroup

Maja Vujinovic, founder and CEO of OGroup, a financial services company with a focus on artificial intelligence and blockchain, spoke to Forkast about the future of digital assets at StartmeupHK Festival 2022.

Will Ethereum ever surpass Bitcoin? This is “The Flippening”

Many believe Ethereum is destined to overtake Bitcoin’s dominance in an event known as “The Flippening.” Find out if Ethereum’s reign is inevitable in this Forkast explainer.

Digital dollar takes another step in White House’s “first ever” digital assets framework

The Fed will continue its CBDC research as Republicans pressure the central bank to clarify its stance on digital dollar issuance.

For South Korea, making Do Kwon pay for his alleged crimes easier said than done

A member of the prosecuting team tells Forkast additional charges are likely to be leveled against Terraform Labs Chief Executive Officer Do Kwon following this week’s issuance of an arrest warrant for violating the country’s Capital Markets Act.

Terra CEO Do Kwon faces ‘illegal alien’ status in Singapore as Seoul cancels passport

Prosecutors investigating the man behind the US$37 billion wipeout of the Terra-LUNA cryptocurrency project are raising the stakes to get him back to South Korea.

Why the crypto space needs more women — as employees and at the top

The crypto labor force skews heavily male, which could impede the industry’s future growth, writes Lottie Wells of Wirex. Here are some ways to increase women’s participation.

SEC’s Gensler says proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies may be securities

When is a cryptocurrency a security and when is it not? Financial regulators around the world are raising that question. The answer that comes out of the U.S. may set the tone, but South Korea is also ahead in tackling it.

Merge finally arrives; India’s female traders

Welcome to The Daily Forkast – September 15, 2022 – presented by Megha Chaddah. Coming up on today’s show: Ethereum’s Merge is complete. Indian women start to plug into cryptocurrency trading. And finally, can the crypto world shrug off carbon footprint concerns? We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency […]

Women in India start to plug into cryptocurrency trading

Crypto exchanges in India say the number of female investors isn’t huge, but it is growing even as prices slide and new taxes eat into revenue.

Ethereum says Merge upgrade successfully completed, more to come

The Merge is a milestone in slashing electricity use on the Ethereum blockchain, but there are plenty more upgrades in the pipeline.

FastForkast headlines

South Korea’s crypto market capitalization drops 58%; user numbers rise

China says it busted US$5.6B crypto money laundering ring

Markets: XRP reverses gains, Bitcoin stuck under US$19,000, Ether trades lower

RBA opens submissions for 2023 CBDC pilot

Markets: Bitcoin price falls below US$19,000, ETH down, XRP continues to rise

Helium bound for Solana as community favors proposal

Markets: XRP soars 23%, Bitcoin holds above US$19,000, Ether gains

UK bill allows law enforcement to ‘seize, freeze, recover’ crypto assets

Cardano Vasil upgrade completes its first phase

Markets: Cryptocurrencies up amid Cardano’s Vasil hard fork, XRP leads gains

Markets: XRP bounces back, Bitcoin stuck under US$19,000, Ether loses more ground post-Merge

Cryptocurrency lobby group gets court approval to weigh in on SEC vs Ripple’s XRP lawsuit

Markets: Bitcoin price falls below US$19,000, Ether slumps, XRP drops on lawsuit delay

Bitcoin recovers from steep drop after Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points

Markets: XRP only gainer among top 10 cryptos as US rates decision looms

India’s finance minister sees 46% growth in blockchain technology use in next few years

Ripple objects to SEC’s relief suggestion in XRP lawsuit

JPMorgan Chase executive says crypto usage for payments decreasing

Markets: Bitcoin price falls below US$19,000, XRP gains on SEC lawsuit developments, Ether post-Merge slide continues

Alameda Research to repay US$200 mln crypto loan to Voyager Digital

India’s CoinDCX Twitter handle hacked to peddle XRP

Hong Kong needs at least two years to build wholesale CBDC: HKMA

Markets: Dogecoin reenters top 10 tokens by market cap, Bitcoin and Ethereum up

India’s WazirX to delist USDC, apply auto convert to Binance’s stablecoin

Markets: Bitcoin back above US$19,000 while Ether posts strongest gains since post-Merge

Do Kwon says “not on the run” as S.Korea calls for Interpol’s red notice

India’s WazirX introduces new ‘learn and earn’ campaign with The Sandbox

Cross-chain DOT staking dApp wins Polkadot’s North America hackathon

Markets: Bitcoin back below US$20,000 while Ether leads losses in crypto top 10

Markets: Bitcoin price holds under US$20,000; Ether falls nearly 10%

Celsius seeks court approval to monetize stablecoin assets

As “The Merge” succeeds, rival ETHPoW fork falters

F2Pool, Poolin, Antpool launch ETHW mining pools

S.Korea finance regulator: crypto can be subject to capital markets law

Markets: Bitcoin dips below US$20,000; Ether, ETC fall post-Merge

Singapore Deputy Prime sees “tremendous potential” in tokenization and DLT

Singapore grants capital markets license to SBI’s digital asset arm

CEL price rallies to US$4.26 during Ethereum’s Merge

Ethereum’s last PoW and first PoS NFTs minted for 67.5 ETH

Markets: Prices rise as Ethereum Merge boosts ETH, linked tokens

Polkadot to hold first hackathon centered in Latin America

Cryptocurrency lobby group seeks to weigh in on SEC vs Ripple’s XRP lawsuit

Markets: Bitcoin little changed; Ether, Eth Classic lead gains ahead of the Merge

JPMorgan, LRC bet on blockchain startup Ownera in US$20 mln Series A