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Ethereum Upgrade Closely Watched, India Launches E-Rupi Voucher

Investors keep a close watch on Ethereum’s London upgrade. India launches e-RUPI digital payment vouchers, and Australia’s Coinjar partners with Mastercard to launch a crypto card. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Hong Kong Crypto Crime Surges, Tencent Launches NFT Platform

Crypto-related crimes surge to record levels in Hong Kong. Australia’s Afterpay to be acquired by Square. Chinese tech giant Tencent launches an NFT platform. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Visa aprueba a una startup australiana que emite tarjetas de débito para gastar Bitcoin

La decisión de Visa de permitir la emisión capta el creciente interés en las criptomonedas para el mercado económico de Australia.

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Is Solana Better Than Ethereum?

Australia-based blockchain company Power Ledger is migrating to Solana from Ethereum in search of higher speed and scalability. "The Hash" hosts discuss Solana as a rising protocol looking to take on Ethereum's dominance in the DeFi space. "Ethereum's very likely to be the winner here," host Adam B. Levine said, despite Solana's advantage over transaction speed.

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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."

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Hong Kong Eyes CBDC; Aussie Millennials Favor Crypto vs. Real Estate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority to launch a study into digital currency feasibility. Survey finds Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over real estate and holding bank accounts. UNICEF Innovation Fund picks seven blockchain startups for funding.

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ASEAN+1 Pledge to Advance Blockchain; PayPal to Launch Wallet in China

Blockchain and fintech groups in five ASEAN countries and Australia sign memos to advance blockchain innovation together. The consortium hopes to engage regional regulators as blockchain draws more attention from institutions. PayPal announces plans to launch a new domestic wallet in China, with a focus on cross-border payments.

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Australia Considering a Blockchain-Based Digital Currency

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Phillip Lowe said the central bank is considering a blockchain-based digital currency. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of crypto investing in Australia and what kind of impact an Australian central bank digital currency (CBDC) would have on the market and economy.

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Facebook vs. Australia: Which Actually Won in the News and Power Battle?

Facebook is restoring news sharing in Australia after reaching a deal on a new media law. “The Hash” panel debates the power dynamics at play.

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Facebook Blocks Sharing and Viewing of News in Australia

In light of Australia’s proposed law to make digital giants like Facebook pay content publishers for journalism, Facebook has blocked sharing and viewing news on its platform in the land Down Under. The Hash panel weighs in on the power dynamics at play and the growing debate over Big Tech and centralized platforms.

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