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India’s G20 Presidency, Blockchain Week Outlook

Host Angie Lau breaks down the crypto presence at India's G20 summit as global leaders discuss establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Plus, an outlook on the upcoming blockchain discussions in Singapore, Philippines and Dubai. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Policy

Singapore's New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto 'Slightly Crazy'

The 66-year-old garnered more than 70% of the vote to take over a largely ceremonial role.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife Jane Yumiko Ittogi in 2017.

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Binance to Shut Down 'Connect' Service; State of Crypto in Singapore and Australia

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the state of Binance as the crypto exchange shut down its buy-and-sell service Binance Connect just one year after its launch. Plus, insights on crypto developments from Singapore to Australia. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Policy

Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework

Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request

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Policy

Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore

The company had received an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore last year.

Singapore skyline (Mike Enerio/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk))

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Hackers Hit Curve, China Announces Blockchain Link and Is FTX Back?

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the DeFi world as the nearly $52 million exploit of Curve Finance stirred up trouble in the space. Plus, Shanghai's plan to build a blockchain infrastructure hub to link with Hong Kong and Singapore. And, the outlook on a potential revival of the defunct crypto exchange FTX. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Policy

Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit

The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders.

Singapore's Skyline (Swapnil Bapat/Unsplash)

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Singapore, Thailand Clarify Crypto Rules; NFTs Become New Cultural Frontier

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Finance

Three Arrows Founders to Donate Future Earnings to Creditors in Spirit of 'Karma'

The hedge fund that filed for bankruptcy last year has been roasted by victims and crypto-industry observers in the wake of its epic collapse, but one partner, Kyle Davies, says "karma" motivates the founders to give back.

Kyle Davies (left) and Su Zhu (middle). (Kyle Davies/X)

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Singapore's MAS Orders Crypto Firms to Keep Customer Assets in a Trust by Year-End

The MAS has also restricted crypto service providers from facilitating lending and staking of tokens by their retail customers.

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