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India Admits No Crypto Data; Korean Crypto Investor Numbers Plummet
Crypto mining investment outside China booms. India’s government admits it collects no data on crypto exchanges. Number of new crypto investors plummets in South Korea. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Binance CEO Willing To Step Down
Bitmain spins off Antpool bitcoin mining pool. Indian banks invest in blockchain technology. Binance CEO reconfirms he is willing to step down. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast”.

India Issues CBDC Update, Korea Threatens to Block Exchanges
India issues update on CBDC plans. Korea threatens to block access to foreign crypto exchanges. Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands launches NFT accelerator. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Polygon Launches Unit to Grow Blockchain Gaming and NFTs
Polygon has launched Polygon Studios, focused on helping to advance blockchain gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The co-founder and COO of the India-based Ethereum-scaling project, Sandeep Nailwal, discusses how the new unit could transform the gaming industry's existing business model. "NFTs [are] basically going to be the gateway to bring masses into [the] blockchain," Nailwal said. Plus, insights into the state of crypto regulations in India and the Polygon ecosystem.

India Seeks Crypto Advice, K-Drama Joins NFT Bandwagon
Indian High Court seeks advice on crypto advertising disclaimers. Hong Kong customs make the first crypto-related money laundering bust. K-drama “Vincenzo” joins the NFT bandwagon. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

ICICI Blocks Crypto Transfers, Korea Banks to Report Crypto Crime
India’s ICICI bank blocks international crypto transfers. Korea says banks must report crypto-related money laundering. Fears over plagiarism hit the NFT world. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Cash for CBDCs at Beijing ATMs; Asia Sees New Unicorn in Amber Group
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.”

India Crypto Feud Continues; Korea Mining Thief Busted
India’s crypto industry takes matters into its own hands. Canaan offers service in Kazakhstan as miners flee China, and a crypto thief in Seoul is busted. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

SpaceChain Shoots Blockchain to Space; Cardano’s Bridge to China
Singapore startup SpaceChain will send its blockchain tech to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9. Cardano announces its first cross-chain bridge with China’s Nervos Network. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and Korbit in South Korea launch, their nation's first NFT platforms. We’ll have more on that story – and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world – in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 2.

Thailand Warns Over DeFi; India Green Lights Cryptos
Thailand attempts to regulate decentralized finance. India’s central bank gives the green light for banks to support crypto transactions. Singapore’s DBS bank launches its first security token offering. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
