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March 2023

How NFTs can protect creators and fortify their legal rights

The digital era has made piracy rampant and copyright enforcement difficult, but blockchain technology is shifting power back to creators, writes Wes Levitt of Theta Labs.

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China’s parliament member to propose NFT regulation at ‘Two Sessions’

March 2023

What is CeDeFi, and why it is the future of finance

CeDeFi offers the benefits of CeFi and DeFi without their shortcomings, writes Alexander Tkachenko of VNX. Here’s how it works.

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China’s parliament member to propose NFT regulation at ‘Two Sessions’

Singapore’s DBS Digital Exchange’s Bitcoin trade volume grows 80% in 2022

UAE central bank to issue CBDC, promote digital asset growth

February 2023

What does the future hold for digital assets in 2023?

NFTs, tokenization and blockchain-based cross-border payments will see big paradigm shifts, but their success will depend on regulation, investment and adoption, writes Stephen Richardson of Fireblocks.

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UAE central bank to issue CBDC, promote digital asset growth

U.S. House of Representatives forms new cryptocurrency subcommittee

Hong Kong crypto exchanges to follow same laws as traditional finance

Crypto P2E game investments not protected by law, China court says

Indian crypto exchanges may lose US$1.2 trillion of trade volume in next four years: research

January 2023

NFTs a safe haven?

Sales and value of NFTs sold has ticked up for the first time in seven months. Could this be a sign the NFT market is starting to mature?

Coniferous crypto: What the industry must do next to weather this winter

Crypto is weathering this year’s extreme turbulence so far. But its long-term health will require the sector’s urgent attention to regulation, education and security, writes Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global.

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Indian crypto exchanges may lose US$1.2 trillion of trade volume in next four years: research

KuCoin’s BTC, ETH reserves overcollateralized, says auditor Mazars

December 2022

Why digital assets need better infrastructure and risk management

Investor confidence may be shaken, but crypto is here to stay, writes Alex Manson of Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures. Here’s how to restore trust and make the sector more resilient.

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle wins Singapore digital payment license

The issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin is joining a fleet of companies in the digital asset industry moving into Singapore. What’s the attraction?
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KuCoin’s BTC, ETH reserves overcollateralized, says auditor Mazars

Crypto asset manager HashKey gets Singapore’s in-principle license

November 2022

How to manage your crypto assets beyond the grave

When the Grim Reaper comes, will he take all your Bitcoins, too? Here’s how to ensure your crypto wealth will survive and live on for your heirs.

First Digital Trust says HK, Singapore can join hands on crypto initiatives

In a Q&A with Forkast, First Digital Trust Chief Executive Officer Vincent Chok shared his views on Hong Kong getting back into crypto, regulations, and how the crypto pie in Asia is big enough for rivals Singapore and Hong Kong.

India’s crypto taxes provide headache for many, opportunity for some

One company says it’s bringing solutions for confused investors in digital assets in India who grapple with hours of tax calculations.

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Crypto asset manager HashKey gets Singapore’s in-principle license

Singapore’s digital marketplace Alta buys Hg Exchange

UK lawmakers vote to regulate digital assets as financial instruments

India Web3 talent driven away by lack of regulatory clarity, industry body says

India wants global, tech-driven regulatory framework for crypto

October 2022

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.

Asia dominates Chainalysis’ 2022 crypto adoption index, China returns to top 10

APAC is leading in crypto use and adoption, according to a new report from U.S. blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Wednesday, with China returning to the report’s top 10 countries for crypto adoption after it fell out of the list last year. APAC accounted for six of the top 10 countries in the index. […]

Future of digital assets

Maja Vujinovic joins us to talk about how digital assets can be implemented to increase financial inclusion across the world.

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India wants global, tech-driven regulatory framework for crypto

DBS offers self-directed trading for accredited investors

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

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

US Treasury seeks public opinion on digital asset risks

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

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

Diamond Standard raises US$30 mln to ramp up tokenized asset distribution

Tokenized assets may make up 10% of global GDP by 2030: report

SEC to open digital asset office as it cranks up regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrencies

New hire in Saudi Central Bank to work on crypto regulations: report

Thailand mandates warnings on crypto ads

Hong Kong hosts Digital Asset Series seminars for mass literacy

September 2022

Singapore’s MAS says needs to do better job explaining crypto policy

The city-state hosted a seminar with a title that it hopes sums up its crypto approach: “Yes to digital asset innovation, No to cryptocurrency speculation.”

Why Singapore may be the ideal place for companies to rebuild post-crypto winter

Singapore is growing its digital assets industry while reducing risks, and its clear regulations allow firms to better plan for the future, writes Desmond Yong of DTC.

Recovering crypto from insolvent companies may be easier than you think

A stolen painting may be lost forever, but a fraudulent Bitcoin transaction — with these legal strategies and tracing tools — can lead right to the criminal.
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Hong Kong hosts Digital Asset Series seminars for mass literacy

Thailand’s central bank to get more power in crypto regulation overhaul: report

Indian startup tries to solve country’s crypto tax nightmare

August 2022

Why DeFi remains attractive to institutions in a bear market

Despite the bleak macro outlook, more institutions are looking to gain exposure to the DeFi sector, writes Robert Alcorn of Clearpool. Here’s why.

How the crypto winter is laying groundwork for Web3 to reach its potential

Digital assets are powering new industries, and DeFi will be the financial system of the future internet economy, writes Alex Tapscott in his new book, ‘Digital Asset Revolution.’

Ethereum will soon turn 7 — and its upcoming ‘Merge’ will be well worth the wait

The ‘Merge’ will have a major impact on the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond, and getting it right is more important than speed, writes Kevin Loo of IDEG.

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Indian startup tries to solve country’s crypto tax nightmare

August 2022

How the bear market could accelerate the Web2 to Web3 migration

The downturn is forcing Web3 firms into a reset — and opening opportunities for Web2 entrepreneurs to enter the playing field, writes Lily Z. King of Cobo.

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Indian startup tries to solve country’s crypto tax nightmare

South Korea to launch crypto oversight committee after Terra crash

June 2022

Why DBS’ move into the digital asset space is more than a token gesture

The Singapore-based banking behemoth may have found its reach constrained in retail crypto markets, but it still has big plans, CEO Piyush Gupta tells Forkast.

Digital assets can protect your purchasing power from rising inflation | The Great Disruption Ep 03

As U.S. inflation hit a 41-year record, people are looking for ways to protect their purchasing power. Beyond precious metals like gold and silver, could blockchain-based digital assets offer a better store of value for everyday consumers? What you’ll learn: Why the rising inflation rates are a threat to our purchasing power. How average consumers […]

A bipartisan case for why the US needs a Web3 regulatory overhaul

In a special op-ed, 2 former CFTC chiefs and a crypto executive make the case for why the US must prioritize policies that support the new Web3 economy.
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How Bitcoin in gaming could spur greater crypto use in the everyday economy

The future world will run on digital money—the most trusted being Bitcoin, writes André Neves of Zebedee. Here’s how gaming can bring BTC to the masses.

How NFTs can allow everyone to benefit from robots and automation

What are ‘machine NFTs’ and how could they help democratize the ownership of capital in a future ‘machine economy’? Max Thake of peaq explains.

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South Korea to launch crypto oversight committee after Terra crash

CoinDCX offers to let Indians earn yield on crypto holdings

ADDX, Fullerton partner to tokenize PE fund of funds

May 2022

Coinbase snafu sets the cat among the crypto pigeons in India

Coinbase’s showcasing of support by government-backed National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) set the ball rolling on the cryptocurrency exchange being yanked from the ubiquitous Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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ADDX, Fullerton partner to tokenize PE fund of funds

SFC allows HK’s MaiCapital to manage 100% digital-assets portfolio

India tax breaks crypto’s back

April 2022

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India tax breaks crypto’s back

Nomura Holdings plans new digital assets company

March 2022

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Nomura Holdings plans new digital assets company