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November 2021

Omicron hits markets; Japanese novel released as NFT

Omicron hits markets meanwhile Japanese novel released as NFT

China’s new mobile payment rules could pave the way for e-CNY, experts say

In the long run, the new rules may ‘lay the perfect foundation’ to improve risk management, says an ICBC expert.
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BTC, ETH prices recover after market jolt following Omicron variant

The impact was relatively short-lived, and many major tokens had already retraced most of their positions from Friday coming in Asia business hours.

Metaverse picks up momentum; Binance tweet gets yellow card

Metaverse picks up momentum, on the other hand Binance tweet gets yellow card

What is SafeMoon and can it safely reach the moon?

SafeMoon, known for high fees and social media hype, is now 85% below its all-time high. What lies in SafeMoon’s future?

Crypto.com on a price tear as Cardano, TRON plummet on eToro delist news

Cardano ADA and Tron TRX will no longer be available to eToro’s US customers next year while CRO reflects Crypto.com ‘going from strength to strength.’

Why Arbitrum and rollups are dominating Ethereum scaling

Arbitrum is leading the way in Ethereum scaling, according to a new report by Nansen, a blockchain analytics platform. What are the challenges that lie ahead?

India’s crypto market plummets as parliament schedules debate on bill to ban it

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fell nearly 24% in India as investors sought to get ahead of a possible crypto prohibition.

What would Jerome Powell’s second term mean for crypto?

Top blockchain and crypto news: Fed nominations suggest no sudden moves. El Salvador’s Bitcoin lava affair. Dodgy dealings in China’s digital yuan.

How to survive an IRS crypto tax audit

The US Internal Revenue Service is taking a hard look at cryptocurrency transactions to crack down on tax dodgers. How can crypto holders protect themselves?
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Another e-CNY scam busted; SCMP to tokenize history

Another e-CNY scam busted, meanwhile SCMP to tokenize history

What is Algorand and why is it a blockchain to watch?

Algorand ‘re-imagines’ blockchain by trying to solve key weaknesses of Bitcoin. Learn about this wannabe Ethereum killer in this Forkast.News explainer.

Digital yuan scams emerge across China as central bank readies e-CNY

Inner Mongolia police bust yet another digital yuan money laundering case.

Korea stands firm on NFT games; Laos introduces crypto regulations

Korea stands firm on NFT games, meanwhile Laos introduces crypto regulations

Are surveillance and taxation coming soon to a blockchain near you?

The US Infrastructure Act has provisions that should make crypto advocates shudder, writes Alex Shipp of Offshift. Who will stand up for crypto’s core values?

What decentralization can offer Web 3.0 and social media | Part 1

How blockchain technology can usher in the next stage of the internet and social media, through decentralized hosting and integration with cryptocurrency.

South Korea’s great crypto mystery: What’s up with Upbit at 9 am?

Every morning at Upbit, the nation’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a brief and odd surge in random altcoin prices takes place. Which crypto will it be tomorrow?

What is a DAO — and can it replace your employer?

Out of nowhere, a leaderless ‘flash mob’ of crypto investors pops up to buy a rare copy of the US Constitution. What are DAOs and how do they work? Forkast.News explains.

ConstitutionDAO fails to win Sotheby’s auction

17,437 virtual strangers chipped in over $40 million to jointly buy a rare copy of the US Constitution. They lost their bid but now has everyone asking: What is a DAO?

Taproot unlocks Bitcoin opportunities; Mintable aims big

Taproot unlocks Bitcoin opportunities meanwhile Mintable aims big

Indians may be allowed to trade, but not pay with, crypto

While fears of a complete ban on virtual currencies have been dispelled, Indian investors are still in the lurch about what may or may not be allowed.

DeFi fraud and thefts rose 600% in 2021 to reach $10.5B

Billions have been stolen through hacks from decentralized finance protocols, with Ethereum seeing the bulk of losses, according to a report by Elliptic.

Mintable wants to be the world’s largest NFT market by cataloging all Ethereum-based NFTs

How to sift through millions of NFTs before buying? NFT marketplace Mintable is hoping to attract more users with these new organizing and ranking features.

Bitcoin hoarding, another sign crypto is an inflation hedge

Bitcoin’s scarcity premium puts crypto into direct competition with gold and treasuries.

What causes crypto market volatility?

Seasoned investors are no strangers to the sometimes sudden and extreme ups and downs of the crypto market. Some cryptocurrency prices have been known to fluctuate 20% to 30% within a single trading day. What causes these wild price swings? What you will learn from watching this Forkast.News video: What drives cryptocurrency price movements? How […]

How will CBDCs benefit economies in Southeast Asia?

Central banks around the world are exploring digital currencies, writes Aymeric Salley of StraitsX. Here’s why Southeast Asia may be especially ripe for them.

Bitcoin ETFs beckon as SEC spurns sweet spot

Top blockchain and crypto news: Spot ETFs stymied as SEC stands firm. Is Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade worth the wait? China’s crypto mining goes underground.

Vitalik Buterin imagines a future of crypto cities

In a speech, Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin notes the rise in cities experimenting with crypto, DAO and NFTs. What are the possibilities of blockchain cities?

3 teams, including ConsenSys, win Singapore’s CBDC Global Challenge

The projects topped 300 rivals in their potential to improve the future digital Singapore dollar in payment services and financial inclusion. Who were the other winners?

How to avoid getting rug-pulled in crypto and DeFi

Scams like the Squid Game Token rug pull are every investor’s nightmare. How to avoid hoaxes and not feel like a fool? Forkast.News explains.

Circle contributes to $4.3M Series A funding round for yen-backed stablecoin

As Circle expands into Asia as part of a global expansion plan, what does the investment in a yen-back stablecoin mean for the market?

China sees another digital yuan fraud case

Chinese police have busted yet another tele-fraud case related to e-CNY money laundering as the country continues to test the digital currency.
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A crypto trader is rescued after being kidnapped by local gang for six days

A crypto investor in Hong Kong was rescued six days after being kidnapped earlier this month when he tried to meet a buyer offline who promised to purchase his Tether tokens.

Taproot goes live; Hong Kong crypto kidnap

Taproot goes live, meanwhile Hong Kong crypto kidnap

Taproot is the biggest Bitcoin upgrade in 4 years — what it means, and price reaction

While Ethereum leads the market in smart contracts, Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade could help the world’s oldest blockchain emerge as a future contender. Here’s why.

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Bitcoin, Ether prices hold rebound as SHIB surges; crypto funds see record inflows

Solana claims 1 transaction on its network uses less energy than 2 Google searches

Nigeria charges ahead with CBDC deployment with 600K app downloads

South Korea’s 20% tax on virtual asset gains is postponed

Fintonia launches Bitcoin funds in Singapore

AMC, Sony to release Spider-Man NFTs ahead of upcoming film

Soccer superstar Iniesta given the yellow card over Binance promo tweet

Amount of Ether burnt since EIP 1559 reaches 1M ETH

Reserve Bank of Australia considers wholesale digital dollar

Tether pledges to work with policymakers on stablecoin transparency

US Senate Banking Committee sends inquiries to stablecoin issuers

Shenzhen introduces incentives to promote cross-border e-CNY

AMC rival Regal enables crypto payments for moviegoers

ConstitutionDAO to shut down after unsuccessful bid for copy of U.S. Constitution

Aussie watchdog obtains cold wallet holding US$20M in Bitcoin involved with alleged scam

Palau partners Ripple on national stablecoin using XRP Ledger

Solana’s Ethereum virtual machine Neon integrates Aleph.im for interoperability data

NFL players accept salary in crypto and DAO forms to buy NBA team

Avalanche price breaks into crypto top 10 as market sees red

Bitcoin, Ethereum prices continue descent, but crypto funds see inflows

China fintech pilot projects include e-CNY, blockchain

El Salvador to build world’s first ‘Bitcoin City’ to be powered by volcanoes

World Economic Forum launches digital currency info resource

South Korea CBDC development continues: Bank of Korea official

Bitcoin, crypto market downward trend continues

Polkadot DeFi hub Acala wins first Polkadot auction after collecting over 32M DOT

Algorand price soars over 50% to new two-year high

No SHIB price boost as AMC theater chain to accept Shiba Inu

VanEck Bitcoin-linked ETF XBTF price slightly down in CBOE debut

Polygon launches Miden for Ethereum scaling

Biden signs new crypto reporting measures into law with infrastructure bill

Bitcoin, Ethereum prices drop as crypto funds see record $9B in inflows this year

SEC enlists court to compel Terraform Labs and its CEO to testify

7 in 10 wealthy South Koreans won’t invest in crypto, survey says

Africa’s first CBDC wallet hits almost 500K downloads

Algorand Foundation, Blockchain Association Singapore partner to grow blockchain ecosystem

SEC rejects spot Bitcoin ETF