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March 2023

Cryptocurrencies bounce back despite fed rate hike

Most cryptocurrencies saw a huge increase in price over the past week.

Hong Kong blockchain initiatives natural evolution for finance hub, says Signum Digital CEO

Hong Kong’s new crypto licensing regime isn’t the only bullish sign for the city’s digital asset industry, says Signum Digital, the first company to win a preliminary license to handle securitized tokens in the city.

Hong Kong may face backlog in virtual asset license applications as demand grows, former SFC regulator says

Angelina Kwan, who helped shape early Hong Kong automated trading services and internet trading regulation, told Forkast the upcoming virtual asset licensing regime is almost identical to that for traditional financial institutions.

Hong Kong poised for ambitious changes

Hong Kong has opened its doors to the world once more, and it spared no time hosting blockchain and web3 focused summits.

Who should be held responsible for the Silvergate Bank and SVB crises?

As bank after bank topples, fingers are pointing everywhere. But crypto is not to be blamed for this unfolding crisis, writes Winston Hsiao of XREX.

Circle’s USDC bounces back after Silicon Valley Bank bust

Top blockchain and crypto news: USDC stabilizes after SVB collapse. Silvergate closes shop. China tightens financial supervision.

Why global coordination on crypto regulation is paramount

In the race to tame crypto’s excesses, we need to avoid regulatory clashes while DeFi draws lessons from TradFi, writes Rachel Lin of SynFutures.

What Web3 must do if it wants to attract 1 billion users

Web3 is growing more rapidly than the early internet, writes Ken Timsit of Cronos Labs. But to achieve mainstream success, the following issues must be addressed.

FastForkast headlines

Internal Revenue Service in U.S. solicits public opinions on proposed NFT taxes

Indian crypto exchange WazirX blocks over 2,400 accounts in 6 months

Over 80 Web3 firms in line to set up shop in HK, ahead of crypto regulations taking effect in June

Crypto data provider Kaiko to move Asia HQ to Hong Kong from Singapore: Bloomberg

New York attorney general sues KuCoin for ‘falsely representing itself as an exchange’

CFTC chair calls Ethereum a commodity, in contrast to SEC chair Gensler’s position

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

Thailand to offer tax breaks to firms issuing investment tokens

Bitcoin ATM firm accused of profiting from crypto scams via unlicensed machines: U.S. Secret Service

March 2023

Asia’s Opportunity to Lead Crypto Regulations

Crypto industry’s interaction with regulators is important and quite common in Asia but missing in the US, says Brooks Entwistle of Ripple Labs.

Hong Kong’s Crypto Dream

Hong Kong’s economy is shrinking, but a recent budget draft published by the government lists some changes that could help the city recover – and crypto is at the center of it all.

Hong Kong’s new crypto regulation may lure Web3 firms back, experts say

Hong Kong’s proposed crypto licensing regime received Huobi Global’s pledge to return to the city, and more companies may follow, industry experts told Forkast.

Trust in crypto is in shambles. How can we rebuild it?

Greater transparency and confidence in who you are transacting with could go a long way toward alleviating public mistrust, writes Travis Nelson of Quadrata.

Paxos ordered to stop minting Binance stablecoin as SEC mulls legal action

Top blockchain and crypto news: Paxos halts BUSD issuance. Kraken faces disclosure charges. Beijing backs new blockchain research center.

Crypto Clampdown Begins

As financial regulators around the world continue to crackdown on stablecoins, some are asking if they are overreaching their jurisdiction.

Be careful what you wish for? Regulators pick up pace in the crypto industry crackdown

Last year was memorable in the emerging world of digital assets for the sheer number of corporate failures. The industry itself has been asking for clearer legal guidelines to help development. Is that what’s happening now?
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Crypto Clarity Coming?

The UK and Europe are following suit in trying to regulate crypto. Just how far along have they come and what more do they have in store?

Crypto Regulation Race

2023 could be the defining year for crypto regulation – but who’s leading the race to regulation and what’s the best way about it?

Binance makes Korea comeback with GOPAX acquisition

Top blockchain and crypto news: GOPAX deal sees Binance return to South Korea. Inflation fight spooks crypto markets. Chinese liquor giant gives cheers to NFTs.

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.

Why the cloud will be critical to US competitiveness in world finance

The future global financial system will be reliant on the cloud, especially when it comes to CBDCs and stablecoins, writes Michael Greenwald and Logan Weber.
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Bitcoin mining fund soars as BTC powers into 2023

Top blockchain and crypto news: BTC mining ETF outperforms. SBF under pressure as accusations mount. ‘China’s Instagram’ embraces NFTs.

FastForkast headlines

Bitcoin ATM firm accused of profiting from crypto scams via unlicensed machines: U.S. Secret Service

IMF releases crypto action plan, advises against legal tender status

SEC accused of ‘back door’ labeling of crypto as securities in Coinbase insider trading case

Canada gives crypto companies 30 days to meet updated registration guidelines

Taiwan must mandate a central authority to oversee crypto by May 16, says lawmaker

Hong Kong begins public consultation on crypto licensing regime

Taiwan may mandate public servants to declare crypto holdings

Binance expects to pay penalties to settle U.S. probes: Wall Street Journal

Digital asset industry comes under fire at hearing by U.S. Senate on ‘Crypto Crash’

S. Korean regulators to probe local crypto staking services following U.S. crackdown: News1

U.S. Congress, not the SEC, will set cryptocurrency regulations, says Blockchain Association

SEC may make it harder for hedge funds to work with crypto firms: Bloomberg

India discussing crypto, regulation with G20, says finance minister

Head of crypto, FX trading platform EminiFX pleads guilty to US$248 million fraud charges

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether prices extend losses; Dogecoin sole gainer among top 10 cryptos

Jury sides with fashion giant Hermès in MetaBirkins NFT case

Beijing regulator warns about NFT speculation, illegal fundraising. Crackdown coming?

South Korea issues guideline on cryptocurrencies as securities tokens ahead of planned legalization

India working with IMF, FSB on crypto regulations, says economic affairs secretary

Hong Kong to mandate stablecoin licensing as early as this year

February 2023

A crypto regulatory storm front is coming in 2023. Are we ready for it?

Laws to prevent another FTX blowup, crackdowns on crypto tax cheats, and a ruling on Ripple are likely imminent. A bull’s eye is also on DeFi, writes Gergo Varga of SEON.

Why Europe’s DORA regulation is a band aid but not a cure

EU’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act aims to help firms withstand cyberattacks. Monica Oravcova of Naoris Protocol explains why it doesn’t go far enough.

Ripples’ ripple?

The battle for who gets to regulate cryptocurrencies continues as SEC v. Ripple Labs carry on larger implications for the crypto world.

Digital Currency Group in spotlight over suspicious fund transfers

Top blockchain and crypto news: DCG under investigation. Lido DAO surges as Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade looms. Hong Kong burnishes crypto credentials.

Ripple Decision Soon?

Ripple expects a SEC ruling on a two-year-old suit and what regulations it could bring about.

Will crypto’s real-world impact become more evident in 2023?

Crypto Council’s Sheila Warren hopes to see more of crypto’s real-world use cases emerging in the media next year.

Alameda Research transfers spark suspicions as SBF denies involvement

Top blockchain and crypto news: Where is Alameda Research’s money going? US tax loophole may give crypto investors a break. China’s blockchain momentum builds.

Ripple expects SEC ruling in first half, clearer global regulations for digital assets in 2023 

Ripple Labs Inc. expects a court decision in the first six-months of this year in the case filed against the company by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. The SEC sued Ripple in December 2020 for allegedly selling US$1.3 billion in unregistered securities.

Happy birthday to Bitcoin! What will it become when it’s all grown up?

It takes a village to raise a child, and Bitcoin is no different — we must support its growth but also set firm boundaries, writes Justin d’Anethan of Amber Group.

FastForkast headlines

Hong Kong to mandate stablecoin licensing as early as this year

China’s Hainan province to step up NFT supervision

Coinbase fined US$3.6 mln by Dutch central bank

EU looks to place limit on banks holding crypto

Crypto ads should include risk warnings, says South African advertising regulation group

CFTC commissioner calls for clearer crypto regulations

Thailand’s SEC issues new regulations for crypto custody services

U.S. House of Representatives forms new cryptocurrency subcommittee

El Salvador establishes legal framework for all cryptocurrencies

Shanghai Two Sessions: metaverse development requires stronger supervision

Hong Kong crypto exchanges to follow same laws as traditional finance

Hong Kong pushes ahead with crypto hub plans as tech firms, startups show interest: financial secretary

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