Hong Kong

Metaverse funds become a hot topic in South Korea. Hong Kong tries out a decentralized theme park prototype. Forkast.News continues its new three-part series with the Judith Neilson Institute on China’s blockchain developments. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jun 29, 2021

Charles d’Haussy of ConsenSys explains how the new blockchain-based digital health passport can help alleviate the pandemic situation in Hong Kong, affirming that the Chinese government will not gain access to data through this new app.

Jun 28, 2021

A look at how Kazakhstan’s quickly becoming a crypto mining hub alternative to China. Hong Kong’s finance chief reiterates plans to strengthen e-HKD research. Forkast.News launches a new three-part series with the Judith Neilson Institute on China’s blockchain developments. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jun 28, 2021

New South Wales sees launch of blockchain platform to track building construction quality. Binance launches its NFT marketplace with a debut sale featuring digital Dali. With the Hong Kong Digital Art Fair set to feature NFTs, Forkast speaks to one artist about its impact on the art world. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jun 25, 2021

Some cyber activists are uploading articles from HK's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper to decentralized file storage platform ARWeave, where they can live on uncensored. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has seized dozens of American website domains connected to Iran. "The Hash" hosts discuss the importance of blockchain use cases, especially what it means for free press and the future of journalism, plus the fast-growing rise in global crypto-related bans.

Jun 24, 2021

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will shut down all operations and print its last edition Thursday as authorities froze funds and arrested their journalists. “The Hash” panel reacts to the news in the ongoing conversation about China’s crackdowns on civil liberties and what it means for crypto in China.

Jun 23, 2021

More than 3000 ATMs from ICBC, AgBank in China to offer CBDC-to-cash swap. ‘Crypto king’ nabbed in India as government re-evaluates regulatory bill. HK-based Amber Group becomes Asia’s latest unicorn after raising funds. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jun 22, 2021

50 of 60 crypto exchanges in South Korea race to apply for Information Security Management System (ISMS), the first step to an official VASP license. ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) and R3 to launch CBDC sandbox. Hong Kong meets Ethereum-powered COVID-19 digital passports. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jun 16, 2021

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority to launch a study into digital currency feasibility. Survey finds Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over real estate and holding bank accounts. UNICEF Innovation Fund picks seven blockchain startups for funding.

Jun 9, 2021

Hong Kong holds a Bitcoin gathering ahead of Bitcoin Conference 2021 in Miami. State-backed Copyright Society of China launches new blockchain service. Auction house accepts ETH and BTC for physical Banksy art piece. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 4.

Jun 4, 2021