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Taproot Unlocks Bitcoin Opportunities, Mintable Aims Big
Bit Digital says the entire crypto mining fleet is now out of China. Taproot upgrade unlocks greater bitcoin network utility. Singapore's Mintable aims to become the world's largest NFT marketplace. We'll have more on 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."
Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes
Asia’s first football NFTs come to Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based vegetarian food concept offers crypto mooncakes, and Vogue Singapore launches an NFT cover. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Blockchain Investment Goes Green, Court Says Bitcoin Legally Protected
Hong Kong-based Sonic Capital launches a green investment initiative. Shanghai court rules bitcoin is legally protected virtual property and Australia and Singapore team up on cross border trade blockchain trial. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
South Korea Government Assists Crypto Exchanges; Australian Firm Accepts Crypto for Rent
Seoul will organize visits to crypto exchanges for regulatory oversight. Singapore’s Stake Technologies completes a U.S. $10 million fundraiser to meet parachain goals. Australian office space company Business Hub to allow crypto as rent payment option next year. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin Hot in Singapore; China Widens Crypto Mining Bans
Bitcoin as legal tender a hot topic in Singapore. China bans crypto mining in Changji city and Qinghai province, and over 1,000 arrested in China on crypto-related money laundering charges. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
SpaceChain Shoots Blockchain to Space; Cardano’s Bridge to China
Singapore startup SpaceChain will send its blockchain tech to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9. Cardano announces its first cross-chain bridge with China’s Nervos Network. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and Korbit in South Korea launch, their nation's first NFT platforms. We’ll have more on that story – and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world – in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 2.
Thailand Warns Over DeFi; India Green Lights Cryptos
Thailand attempts to regulate decentralized finance. India’s central bank gives the green light for banks to support crypto transactions. Singapore’s DBS bank launches its first security token offering. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Crypto Chaos Continues; Mass BTC Liquidations in Exchanges Across Asia
The Asian crypto markets continued to struggle as investors turned towards stablecoins to minimize losses. Mass BTC long positions were liquidated across exchanges in Asia, but Singapore-based Bybit tells us that the numbers don’t tell the full story. Meanwhile, decentralized finance lending protocol Maple Finance brings DeFi to institutions.
DBS Digital Asset Exchange Performance; Cardano Connects Africa Online
Since its launch, Singapore’s DBS Bank’s Q1 performance unveiled how its digital assets exchange performed for the first time.