Word on the Block

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been around for a little bit more than a decade, but compared to the institutional companies they are still in their infancy. But as blockchain and crypto grows, more and more institutional players are joining the fields. You know things are getting serious when one of the oldest ventures joins the game supporting ventures that disrupt the way we invest and work in. When did they realize that they would no longer turn a blind eye to these disruptions? What made them join forces and build infrastructures on it? Will this pave the way for more institutions to join in? Get all these answers and much more on the latest episode of Word on the Block where we are joined by Alex Mansion of Standard Charted Ventures.

Okt 24, 2022

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been around for a little bit more than a decade, but compared to the institutional companies they are still in their infancy. But as blockchain and crypto grows, more and more institutional players are joining the fields. You know things are getting serious when one of the oldest ventures joins the game supporting ventures that disrupt the way we invest and work in. When did they realize that they would no longer turn a blind eye to these disruptions? What made them join forces and build infrastructures on it? Will this pave the way for more institutions to join in? Get all these answers and much more on the latest episode of Word on the Block where we are joined by Alex Mansion of Standard Charted Ventures.

Okt 24, 2022

The right policy structure is critical for success. As the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors grow and break through barriers set by traditional industry, having the right guardrails in place will be essential to help it get to the next level. So which agency or agencies need to develop policies for the crypto industry? What are the rules that need to be written? How do we ensure the policy architecture does not stifle innovation? Are cryptocurrencies securities or commodities? And does any one country in the world have the lead in formulating crypto policy? Get the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in this conversation between Tomicah Tillemann and Forkast’s Angie Lau.

Okt 17, 2022

The right policy structure is critical for success. As the blockchain & cryptocurrency sectors grow & break through barriers set by traditional industry, having the right guardrails in place will be essential to help it get to the next level. So which agency or agencies need to develop policies for the crypto industry? What are the rules that need to be written? How do we ensure the policy architecture does not stifle innovation? Are cryptocurrencies securities or commodities? And does any one country in the world have the lead in formulating crypto policy? Get the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in this conversation between Tomicah Tillemann and Forkast’s Angie Lau.

Okt 13, 2022

Crypto markets have lost over $2 trillion in value from the peak seen in November of last year, but that isn’t stopping those building the foundation of this new ecosystem. They continue to back and invest in projects that will be the bedrock of Web3. Hong Kong-based crypto unicorn Animoca Brands has invested in over 340 Web3 projects and companies so far, and more are coming. We find out how they find the right ventures to back and what challenges and opportunities they are spotting in this age of the crypto chill. And why are they participating in the Open Metaverse Alliance, what exactly is it and why do we need it?

Set 26, 2022

NFTs have become ubiquitous, but they are a lot more than just a picture. They are a way to prove provenance, secure authenticity and a whole lot more. And Artifact Labs, which originated within the realms of one of Hong Kong’s oldest newspapers SCMP, is using NFTs to preserve Asia’s historic moments.

Set 20, 2022

NFTs have become ubiquitous, but they are a lot more than just a picture. They are a way to prove provenance, secure authenticity and a whole lot more. Artifact Labs, which originated within the realms of one of Hong Kong’s oldest newspapers SCMP, is using NFTs to preserve Asia’s historic moments. Find out the challenges they’ve faced along the way as well as their thoughts on the Chinese NFT landscape, what the missing pieces are in the crypto regulatory puzzle and what can be done better.

Set 19, 2022

The world of finance is male-dominated and this is true of the Web3 world as well. Per a McKinsey report, all-male teams snagged 85% of venture funding in the U.S. in 2018, compared to a measly 2% by all-female founding teams. How can this equation be made more equal? How can women get access to a more inclusive financial system and what needs to change? Forkast’s Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau speaks to Wendy Diamond who leads the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization or WEDO, that is trying to solve these exact problems that women across the world face when it comes to accessing, participating and using the existing financial ecosystem.

Set 12, 2022

While there are thousands of blockchains around, most of them work in their own galaxy and interoperability is still a challenge. However, Cosmos is trying to change that by creating an internet of blockchains. How exactly are they creating that internet & what challenges are they facing as they try to create a system that could operate over the next few decades? And why is uplifting grassroot communities and creating systems that support local economies top of Cosmos’ agenda? Find out the answer to all these questions and more in the latest episode of “Word on the Block.”

Set 5, 2022

From the rustle of the paper to news at your fingertips on your smart device. Technology has changed not just how we consume news, but how the people who bring you the news work. Will blockchain technology be the next leap for journalism? How could NFTs help journalists benefit from their work? Could crypto tech raise the trust between news providers and their audiences? Find out in this exclusive one-on-one chat between Dwayne Desaulniers, Director for Blockchain and Data at the Associated Press and Forkast’s Editor in Chief Angie Lau.

Ago 22, 2022