June 2022
Cardano delays upgrade; Shib and Doge make gains
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu make gains as Elon Musks tweets support. Meanwhile, Vauld joins other crypto exchanges in axing staff.
Cryptocurrencies take a pounding as inflation worries spark sell-off
Top blockchain and crypto news: Cryptos sink as inflation rises. Celsius freeze sends CEL token tumbling. Are Inner Mongolia’s miners catching a break?
Crypto on a roller coaster as market braces for Fed guidance on rates
Crypto markets posted some gains in Asia trading after a pummeling this week, but the sentiment shifted back to negative as markets across the board try to second-guess the Federal Reserve’s thinking on interest rates.
Has ‘Crypto Winter’ arrived with Bitcoin, Ether prices falling?
After what seems like a dead cat bounce, cryptocurrencies are falling again in Asian trade as markets head into the Federal Reserve’s announcement of its decision on interest rates on June 15.
Bitcoin, Ether bear brunt of market selloff amid fears of Fed rate increase
Still recovering from the Terra-LUNA debacle that wiped off billions of dollars in investor wealth, people sold off cryptocurrencies amid a market slump over expectations that the Fed will act faster to tame inflation.
Terra’s LUNA moonshot can’t escape gravity of market misgivings
Top blockchain and crypto news: Investors shun LUNA 2.0. Ethereum gains amid relief rally. China’s stimulus goes digital.
June 2022
Terra plunges back to earth as UST stablecoin loses dollar peg
Top blockchain and crypto news: UST knocked out of Luna orbit. Making NFTs Instagrammable. China’s black market ‘digital collectibles’ trade.
May 2022
Elon Musk is buying Twitter to colonize our headspace and send his pet DOGE to the moon
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover isn’t really about free speech, writes Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy Crypto. It’s an attempt to push you out of Bitcoin and sell your data.
Bitcoin follows blue chips south amid market turmoil
Top blockchain and crypto news: Market contagion hits crypto. Ethereum developer pays price for bad Korea move. China whacks more crypto miners.
Indian taxes hit trading; Bored Apes movie debut
India’s crypto tax continues to break the crypto industry’s back. Meanwhile, Bored Apes are set to have a movie debut.
Cryptos slump over inflation, Shanghai lockdown and war concerns
Bitcoin and Ethereum were down more than 5% each in Asian trading hours as cryptocurrency markets slumped in lockstep with traditional assets.
Why fears of a market bubble don’t apply to Bitcoin
Crypto market downturns can dredge up bad memories of ICOs. What lessons can investors learn from the past — and how is Bitcoin different?
April 2022
Bitcoin, crypto market on the rise along with global markets
Volatility has been the name of the game in the past few months, but experts tell Forkast that may be coming to an end.
Burned out on crypto? Pro tips on finding calm in a bear market
The crypto market never sleeps, but you should take a breather, advises Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy Crypto. Here’s how to recharge and fill your cup.
March 2022
Hong Kong’s metaverse ETF; Metaverse dating on the Moon
Hong Kong prepares to launch metaverse ETF, while India tries metaverse dating on the Moon.
Crypto market rebound is short-lived as Russia tensions loom
Investor relief at last week’s slight market rebound gave way to concerns over military tensions in Ukraine, sending crypto and traditional markets reeling.
Year’s biggest rally pushes crypto market cap above $2 trillion
After a poor start to the year, the market needed some good news. Industry watchers urge caution.
February 2022
Russian ministry against crypto ban; Korea plans metaverse protection
Russian Ministry of Finance against the latest crypto ban, meanwhile in Korea, there are plans to protect metaverse users.
Thailand plans crypto regulation; Market concerns over Ukraine
Crypto market concerns over invasion on Ukraine;, while Thailand plans for crypto regulation.
Crypto market suffers mauling as bears go berserk
Top blockchain and crypto news: Market chills make investors shiver. Hacking storm at OpenSea. Has Beijing tamed NFTs?
Korea to survey crypto assets; China hunts for CBDC talent
Korea will include virtual assets in its financial survey, while China’s central bank hunts for CBDC talents.
Crypto market tumbles amid uncertainty over Russia and Ukraine
Bitcoin and Ethereum fall below psychologically important levels as rising uncertainty clouds markets. Is the Fed also depressing crypto’s prospects?
Why Asia is poised to be the next big market for an NFT boom
Global NFT sales are exploding in 2022, but experts predict this is only the beginning of a bigger surge in Asia.
BTFD is more than a meme — it’s a revolution
Savvy cryptocurrency investors now know what the biggest players have long done, writes Michal Cymbalisty of Domination Finance — ‘buying the f* dip!’
Korean prosecutors demand life; HK plans new crypto regulation
Korean prosecutors demand life, as HK plans new crypto regulation.
Jay Chou dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club; Bitcoin dips below US$40k
Taiwanese’s superstar Jay Chou’s NFT dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club. Meanwhile Bitcoin dips below US$40k mark.
Is Bitcoin’s rocky start to 2022 a sign of things to come?
The 2022 crypto market has had a tough start as Bitcoin and Ethereum dipped below significant price points. But crypto experts say it’s not all doom and gloom.
Hyundai plans Meta-Factory; Crypto divergence ahead
Hyundai plans to open a “Meta-Factory”, meanwhile crypto divergence ahead for the year 2022.
Flash crash hits crypto market, but prices steady throughout Asia trading day
Bearish concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes show a continued correlation with traditional markets, but industry watchers see changing dynamics at play.
Happy birthday, Bitcoin! You’re still killing it
Love it or hate it, Bitcoin can be a powerful force for good — and it’s here to stay, writes Peter Vessenes, co-founder of The Bitcoin Foundation.
After a stellar year for Bitcoin and record crypto prices, what to expect in 2022
2021 was a big year for crypto. As we enter a new year, Forkast.News asks market watchers what might be in store for the next 12 months.
January 2022
Cryptocurrency prices take another hit in downward spiral
Macroeconomic factors and a spate of bad news override bullish outlook in crypto market as the year lurches toward its end.
Shiba Inu now accepted at GameStop, Lowe’s and Nordstrom via Gemini-backed Flexa
It’s come full circle: Shiba Inu holders can now spend their SHIB at GameStop — the company that helped trigger the memecoin trend.
Shiba Inu coin burn and gaming deals can’t stop its price slide
$30 million worth of SHIB stolen in BitMart hack sparks hunt for the dognapper, as ecosystem developments fail to return Shiba Inu coin to its former glory.
Bank stablecoin project; Watch for Fed taper in 2022
Banks releasing new stablecoin project meanwhile better watch for Fed taper in 2022
OpenSea’s Wall Street waltz disappoints NFT devotees
OpenSea IPO plans in choppy waters. Crypto markets crumble. Bitcoin mining power struggles.
Bitcoin crash drags down South Korean NFT game stocks
South Korean game shares fell sharply, just a few weeks after announcements of new NFT metaverse ventures sent the shares up.
Global markets downturn hits crypto as well; BTC trading below $50K
For the second weekend in a row, markets were hit with a massive shock due to external factors. Market watchers weigh in on price movements and what to expect.