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Palau Plans Stablecoin, LooksRare Takes on OpenSea

China’s Blockchain-based Services Network rolling out NFT infrastructure. Pacific Island nation of Palau plans to issue stablecoin. LooksRare makes explosive debut as OpenSea competitor. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Jay Chou Dethrones Bored Ape Yacht Club, Bitcoin Dips Below US$40K

China officially labels crypto mining as obsolete. Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou’s NFTs dethrone Bored Ape Yacht Club. Bitcoin briefly falls below the US$40K mark. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Bored Ape NFT Frenzy, Play-to-Earn Sustainability Questioned

China’s e-CNY pilot app goes public. Bored Apes spark NFT frenzy. Play-to-earn sustainability in question. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Why Is China Helping ‘Bitcoin Nation’ El Salvador Build a New National Stadium?

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele continues to grab headlines, announcing in a New Year’s Eve tweet that the country will build a new national stadium in collaboration with China. Why is an anti-bitcoin country dealing with the bitcoin nation? “The Hash” team dissects the clashing of narratives.

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2021: The Year of Crypto Policy and Regulations

From the U.S. infrastructure bill to multiple Capitol Hill hearings on stablecoins, from Turkey banning crypto transactions to China banning crypto mining to India dabbling with tighter regulation, 2021 was a defining regulatory year for the industry.

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Venture Capital Perspective on Crypto in 2022

Chen Li, CEO of Venture Capital firm Youbi Capital, provides his insights on the current and future state of the crypto market. Li discusses the potential of newer layer 1 blockchain projects like Avalanche, Polygon, and Terra, and bitcoin’s influence on the value of other altcoins. Plus, his take on the future of China’s cryptocurrency ecosystem and Jack Dorsey’s recent Twitter statements against Web 3. 

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Astro Boy NFTs Sell Out, Virtual Land Market Heats Up

China penalizes 48 people over Zhejiang province crypto mining activities. Nostalgia hits NFTs as the Astro Boy collection sells out. Virtual land market heats up. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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China Reportedly Deploys Offensive Cyber Attacking Tool Against Ethereum Mining Pool

China’s "Great Cannon," an offensive cyber attacking tool capable of taking down websites the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deems hostile to the country's interests, is now allegedly targeting Ethereum mining pool Flexpool. "The Hash" group discusses the latest crackdown on mining operations, confirming crypto is firmly in China's regulatory crosshairs.

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What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?

Bitcoin's price has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $46K-$53K range. What's behind the movements? "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including Evergrande's collapse and rising inflation. Plus, a review of CoinDesk's Top 10 Most Influential 2021 list, with the spotlight on the Taproot developers.

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