Asia
Bitcoin Hovers Below $25K After Notching ‘Golden Cross' Earlier This Week
Verified Investing Crypto Chief Market Strategist Gareth Soloway joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss bitcoin's recent price action as crypto traders react to the latest regulatory developments in Asia and the U.S. Plus, his bitcoin price outlook as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization notches a "golden cross."
Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading For Professional Investors in Hong Kong
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has begun offering bitcoin and ethereum trading to professional investors in Hong Kong in partnership with crypto exchange OSL Digital Securities. "The Hash" panel discusses in the context of Hong Kong's crypto policy outlook and its ambition to reclaim its status as Asia's crypto hub.
US and Asia’s Approach to Crypto
While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.
Philippines’ Blockchain Future
Host Joel Flynn takes a deep dive into The Philippines' hope to become Asia’s blockchain hub. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Singapore Defends Stance on Binance After FTX Implosion
This week, Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), released a statement to "address misconceptions" after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest in the state of crypto in Singapore and Asia as FTX's implosion continues to ripple across the industry worldwide.
FTX Japan Ordered by Regulator to Pause Operations Following Withdrawal Halt
Japan's Financial Services Agency has ordered the local unit of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX to suspend operation amid its liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the details and the implications for FTX in Asia. Why did FTX leave Hong Kong and what is the country's state of crypto regulation now?
Singapore vs Hong Kong
Who will win in Asia’s crypto showdown? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin Slips to $20K as US Inflation Continues to Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) tumbled as U.S. August inflation data came in higher than expected. QCP Capital co-founder and CIO Darius Sit discusses a potential bitcoin bottom and his crypto markets outlook. Plus, the current state of institutional investors in Asia.
Fed’s Crypto Bank Guidelines; Coinhako Planning Expansion
The Federal Reserve issues guidelines for crypto banks to tap the central banking system. Coinhako is planning an expansion in Asia Pacific region. Huobi to end crypto derivatives trading in New Zealand. Tencent’s Huanhe NFT marketplace halts sales and will offer refunds.
Blockchain in Asia: Digital Dragons and Digital Dollars
At this point, you’ve probably heard of blockchain. Maybe you don’t understand the technology but it’s facilitating the building of digital cities, and soon it could be a part of your day-to-day life. Forkast.News with support from the Judith Neilson Institute’s Asian Stories project explores how blockchain could change the way consumers consume, in everything from online shopping to food safety.
