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Ukraine Fundraising Gathers Pace; Korea’s Crypto Election?

Crypto support for Ukraine grows as Animoca halts Russian services. Super-rich Indians gaining crypto confidence. Could the age of South Korean crypto investors swing an election? Hacking group gives Nvidia an ultimatum. 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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Ukraine’s Crypto Demand Soars; Russian Sanctions Tighten

Putin’s attack triples Ukrainian crypto exchange trading volume. No sign yet of Russia using crypto to evade sanctions. South Korean businesses scramble to meet FATF travel rule. Why Australia’s desert might not be the ideal location for crypto mining.

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Korea’s KB Embraces Crypto; China’s NFT Fever

South Korea’s KB Asset Management plans crypto funds. NFTs hit resale market in China despite criticism over speculation. OpenSea investigates $1.7M phishing scam. 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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Binance Partners With YG Entertainment to Create Eco-Friendly NFTs

South Korea-based YG Entertainment, which manages notable K-pop groups like Blackpink and Big Bang, has announced a partnership with global crypto exchange Binance to create an eco-friendly ecosystem for NFTs. "The Hash" squad discusses the implications for K-pop on the blockchain.

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Korea Crypto Survey, China Hunts CBDC Talent

South Korea to include virtual assets in household finance survey. China’s central bank on hunt for CBDC talent. Bitcoin takes a beating amid market uncertainty. 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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Russian Bank Calls for Crypto Ban, Korea’s Lofty Metaverse Goals

Russia’s central bank calls for crypto ban. Foxconn chair says 2022 is the first year of the metaverse for the company. South Korea aims to become top five metaverse leader by 2026. 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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Why a South Korean Presidential Candidate Is Raising Campaign Funds Through NFTs

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is using NFTs to raise money for his campaign to appeal to the millennial base. “The Hash” panel questions the importance of this move after South Korea suspended several crypto exchanges operating in the country last September.

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Crypto Market Cap Plunges, South Korean Banks Head Into Metaverse

AntChain instigates rules to prevent NFT hype. The crypto market takes a plunge. South Korean banks jump on the metaverse bandwagon. 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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South Korea a Metaverse Hub, NFTs Go From Digital to Physical

Chinese crypto mining hardware manufacturer Canaan reports Q3 earnings. South Korea emerges as a metaverse hub. NFTs start bridging the digital and physical worlds. 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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Seoul Says It Will Be the First Major City Government to Enter the Metaverse

“The Hash” panel discusses possible motives and potential outcomes as Seoul says it will be the first major city government to enter the metaverse.

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