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Korean Lawmaker Accepts Crypto; Australian Open Enters Metaverse
Chinese University launches virtual campus. Korean lawmaker accepting crypto donations. Australian Open welcomes virtual visitors to metaverse experience. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Korean Prosecutors Demand Life, Hong Kong Plans New Crypto Regulation
Prosecutors demand life sentences in Korean scam case. Blockchain project set to enhance water supply chains in Australia's Queensland state. Hong Kong plans new crypto regulation. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift
Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

ETH and SOL Hit All-Time Highs, CBA to Offer Crypto Services
Ethereum and Solana hit all-time highs. Australia’s CBA to offer crypto services. Hong Kong fintech week underway. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Philippines Trials Blockchain Voting, Byron Bay to Host Crypto Mining
The Philippines looks to blockchain voting for overseas workers. Australia’s Byron Bay to host crypto mining operation. Alipay and Tencent rebrand NFTs as digital collectibles. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Australia Looks to Regulate Crypto
Australia’s Senate Select Committee delivers report on fintech regulation. CoinUnited sees enthusiastic response to Bitcoin ATMs in Hong Kong. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Bitcoin Inches Toward All-Time-High, Mining Difficulty on the Up
Bitcoin inches towards all-time-high following Proshares spectacular opening. Australian bitcoin trader continues crusade against debanking. Bitcoin mining difficulty rises for seventh consecutive time. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Chinese Find Ways Around Crypto Ban; ANZ Settles Debanking Case
Chinese crypto buyers are finding ways around the country's transaction ban. Singapore’s Atlas signs a deal to expand U.S. crypto mining operations. Australia’s ANZ settles a debanking case with a bitcoin trader. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Australian Crypto and Remittance Businesses Face ‘Debanking,’ Senate Committee Hears
An Australian Senate Committee has heard several cases of financial institutions denying or terminating banking services to local cryptocurrency and remittance businesses. Australian banks stand accused of "debanking" and engaging in “anti-competitive” behavior. "The Hash" team discusses the latest regulatory news out of Australia illuminating the complex relationship between traditional finance and the crypto economy.

Australian Parliament Passes Legislation Handing ‘Extraordinary’ New Hacking Powers to Authorities
The Australian Senate passed a new bill that hands “extraordinary” new hacking powers to authorities, who will now be able to access the computers and networks of those suspected of conducting criminal activity online, taking over their online accounts covertly.
