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From tech monopolies to the synergy of AI and blockchain, Alex Tapscott, author of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier,” dissects the trajectories of the digital landscape. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tapscott said it’s time for investors to view blockchain technology for its innovation and not price movements of cryptocurrencies.

Oct 23, 2023

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the regulatory pressure Binance.US faces as the exchange announced this week that it shed one-third of its workforce. Plus, insights on FTX receiving an approval from a U.S. bankruptcy court to liquidate its crypto assets and how it could impact the broader market. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Sep 15, 2023

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the DeFi world as the nearly $52 million exploit of Curve Finance stirred up trouble in the space. Plus, Shanghai's plan to build a blockchain infrastructure hub to link with Hong Kong and Singapore. And, the outlook on a potential revival of the defunct crypto exchange FTX. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Aug 4, 2023

Host Angie Lau breaks down the surge in XRP’s price after a New York Court ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts. Plus, insights on the CBDC development in Russia and the controversy surrounding Arkham Intelligence's new service that reveals the owners of digital wallets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Jul 14, 2023

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Jul 7, 2023

Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the CFTC, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ said the U.S. is resisting digitization of the dollar due to it being a threat to the country’s dominance over the traditional financial system. Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs are the future of money and countries that resist innovation will become irrelevant in the global financial landscape, said Giancarlo who is also the founder of the Digital Dollar Project. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Giancarlo expressed his disappointment over Washington’s hostility towards cryptocurrencies. His comments come in light of the recent enforcement actions against crypto by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

May 15, 2023

Bitcoin rallied to $25,000 before the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization retreated. Host Angie Lau discusses BTC's recent price action. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Feb 17, 2023

If you have been paying attention to crypto this year then you’ll know that this year the industry has been on a rollercoaster ride. From it’s record breaking all time highs in the start of the year only to be reduced to just a third of that later on the year. Macros and micro economics have taken a hit on the industry, leading venture capitalists and investors to take a more cautious path when investing. But some believe the opposite, now is the time to seize the opportunity. Why should we be investing during the crypto winter? What value can you get out of this? And what should we be investing in? Get the answer to all these questions & more in the latest episode of Word on the Block where Forkast’s editor in Chief Angie Lau talks to the person who is still betting big on blockchain.

Dec 23, 2022

In the wake of the Tornado Cash sanctions, Forkast Editor in Chief Angie Lau sat down with industry experts to talk about the implications for crypto privacy and regulation in our flagship event Crypto Rising. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Oct 5, 2022

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle, Rohan Grey, Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University join Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long at Consensus 2022 for a conversation around crypto regulations and who should be allowed to issue digital dollars. Moderator: Angie Lau, Founder CEO Editor-in-Chief, Forkast

Jul 19, 2022