Word on the Block This Brazilian digital bank wants to change the world, one block at a time Covid laid bare the gaps in people’s access to banking services. Moeda Seeds is looking not just to fill the gaps but to change the banking paradigm. Forkast.News — November 12, 2021 | 7:05 pm HKT
Forkast+ Will El Salvador’s lead on Bitcoin inspire others to follow suit? The Central American nation is the first to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. As many countries face similar issues of large unbanked population and high remittance fees, will others follow suit? Lachlan Keller — November 9, 2021 | 4:02 pm HKT
The Daily Forkast Black Friday for Korean exchanges; E-CNY launch in final stretch Black Friday for Korean exchanges while E-CNY launch in final stretchForkast.News — September 17, 2021 | 8:35 pm HKT
El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption, one week on It’s hot on Bitcoin Beach and the Twitterverse, but the new legal tender doesn’t have uptake elsewhere in the Central American country.Lachlan Keller — September 17, 2021 | 5:58 pm HKT
El Salvador wowed the world by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. Other countries are taking note Following crypto’s adoption in one struggling economy, nations in Latin America and elsewhere are now weighing the pros and cons of digital currencyMonika Ghosh — September 9, 2021 | 1:33 pm HKT
The Daily Forkast Bitcoin hot in Singapore; China crypto mining bans widen | The Daily Forkast El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin has the world buzzing. Can Singapore be next? China mining crackdown continues. Forkast.News — June 10, 2021 | 8:32 pm HKT
The Daily Forkast Hong Kong eyes CBDC; Aussie Millennials favor crypto vs. real estate | The Daily Forkast Hong Kong looks to explore CBDC feasibility as Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over traditional assets.Forkast.News — June 9, 2021 | 8:47 pm HKT
El Salvador’s Bitcoin law wins vote, set to shake up BTC investments everywhere Now that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s Bitcoin-as-legal-tender bill is almost reality, what will it mean for BTC investors around the world? Lucas Cacioli — June 9, 2021 | 3:49 pm HKT
Word on the Block Food suppliers are adopting tech to meet growing demand for food safety Startups are aiming to apply blockchain technology to help everyday consumers track the meat they buy at supermarkets back to the source.Forkast.News — October 30, 2019 | 10:04 am HKT