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Hong Kong Could See Spot Bitcoin ETFs Soon; Friend.Tech Money Metrics Surge
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong regulators are expediting the process to approve the spot bitcoin ETF applications, according to a report from Reuters. Plus, Friend.Tech sees money flowing back to the social application ahead of its potential airdrop. And, crypto exchange WOO X partnered with market maker Wintermute and indices provider GMCI to introduce a set of index perpetual contracts linked to meme coins, the top 30 cryptocurrencies, and layer 2 tokens.
HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at retail investors. Plus, Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol agreed to combine their crypto tokens into one, and Web3 project Munchables was drained of an estimated $62.5 million worth of ether.
Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and the potential impact of the products on other parts of the world. Plus, why Hong Kong is ahead in the race for a spot ether ETF approval due to the clear regulatory guidelines in the region.
Central Banks Will Be the 'Last to Join the Party' of Buying Bitcoin, Analyst Says
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the next region to approve spot bitcoin ETFs, and when the central banks will likely start buying bitcoin.
Will Another Region Approve Spot Ether ETFs Before the U.S.?
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno weighs in on the possibility of Hong Kong approving spot ether ETFs before the U.S. as the region is equipped with a clearer regulatory framework.
El Salvador Bags Major Bitcoin Gains; Hong Kong's Stablecoin Push
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including El Salvador's major gains from the recent bitcoin (BTC) rally. The Central American nation is sitting on $84 million in unrealized profit on the holdings it first started acquiring in September 2021. Plus, the Binance saga continues in Nigeria, and Hong Kong starts a regulatory sandbox for potential stablecoin issuers.
AI-Linked Tokens Surge on Nvidia Hype; Nigeria's SEC Cracks Down on Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the 25% surge in artificial-intelligence tokens over the past 24 hours, according to data tracked by CoinGecko. Plus, Nigeria's SEC updates guidelines for crypto firms in an attempt to stop "criminal activities." And, the latest announcement from Hong Kong’s Central Bank on a wholesale CBDC project.
BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including a reported spot bitcoin ETF application from China-based asset manager Harvest Global Investments with Hong Kong's SFC. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) reaches $2 billion in AUM. And, a closer look at the latest price action in bitcoin as whales accumulate $3 billion worth of BTC this month, according to an analytics firm.
How Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan Are Approaching Crypto Regulation
Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are known for having better legal clarity around digital assets compared to the U.S., but these jurisdictions also have some of the toughest rules in the world. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker shares her expert analysis, after returning on a recent trip from Asia.
The Creator Economy, AI and Future of Web3
Host Megha Chaddah dives into the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city continues its effort to keep a check on bad actors. Plus, a conversation with Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu on non-fungible tokens (NFT), crypto regulation and the future of Web3. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
