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The wild popularity of South Korean Netflix TV series Squid Game and K-pop boy band BTS prompt parody tokens in the crypto space under circumstances that are being called into question.

Behind this year’s giddy markets, evil and tragedies abound. Just in time for Halloween, Forkast.News shakes out the skeletons in crypto’s closet.

South Korean mobile game developer Netmarble to create a virtual K-pop idol group under partnership with internet giant Kakao group using meta-human technologies.

Recent developments indicate the government is looking to regulate the sector instead of quashing it, and industry experts remain optimistic. 

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is Tesla’s turbocharge a boost for Bitcoin? Mastercard’s Bakkt with a new crypto deal. Chinese NFTs on knife-edge.

Philippines trials blockchain voting meanwhile Byron Bay to host crypto mining

Local miners told Forkast.News that existing legal miners won’t be much affected, though they’re still subject to power rationing.

The Singapore government-incubated blockchain platform promises to dramatically speed up transactions and lower the cost of international trade.

Tech giants banish non-fungible token references as Beijing looks down new virtual asset market.

The nation’s elections commission wants to upgrade its voting technology to improve voter turnout and public trust. Does blockchain check the boxes?

While the government signals it is ready to promote the industry, the country’s banks remain unimpressed. ANZ has already settled its de-banking case with Allan Flynn, but as the tribunal with Westpac concluded over the weekend, what should we expect from the outcome?

The Australian government sees blockchain’s enormous benefits and is now actively developing the technology, writes Chami Akmeemana. What can other countries learn from this?

Australia’s Senate report into fintech regulations includes 12 recommendations for a clear digital assets framework.

A lawmaker claims authorities gave the country’s largest crypto exchange privilege in meeting government requirements.

The Senate unveiled its most comprehensive look at blockchain regulation, hoping to transform the country into a global industry leader.

In a special Q&A, CEO Louis Liu describes the hoops FOMO Pay jumped through to win Singapore’s first crypto license and calls its regulator a ‘collaborator.’

Top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin grows up. Facebook’s metaverse journey. China’s crypto investors find a workaround.

More industry players are exiting the Chinese mainland market amid tougher crackdown.

After iron-fisted regulations closed down many exchanges, remaining trading platforms look for alternatives to transaction fees.

Chinese find ways around crypto ban meanwhile ANZ settles debanking case

Some are registering companies overseas, via — you guessed it — Taobao vendors.

Singapore is a major crypto hub. But for whom? In this primer, Malcolm Tan explains the island-state’s regulatory evolution and which groups are no longer in its favor.

Conglomerates including Samsung continue to invest in blockchain and crypto startups despite a government crackdown on the industry.

Authorities encourage new ways to apply blockchain across various industries, although there’s no room for crypto

South Korean presidential hopefuls lean towards delaying crypto tax to impress younger voters.

Hidden mining tracked by IP addresses to state agencies, enterprises, institutions, schools

U.S., Kazakhstan, Russia take up largest Bitcoin hashrate shares as the exodus of Chinese miners continues.

The country’s top economic planner hopes to prohibit investment in what it considers an energy-intensive sector.

Singers and musicians are embracing non-fungible tokens, but will their non-crypto active fans buy it?

Coinswitch Kuber becomes unicorn meanwhile Australians reminded over crypto tax

Officials are concerned that many investors may not be aware crypto trading is taxed in a similar way to share trading.