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Taiwan Tightens Crypto Governance; El Salvador Stockpiles Bitcoin
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto regulation in Asia as Taiwan issues guidelines for crypto exchanges and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to disclose crypto license applicant following the controversy around crypto platform JPEX. Plus, the latest on El Salvador's bitcoin experiment. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
How Taiwan is Approaching Crypto Regulation
Taipei-based Forkast News Staff Writer Timmy Shen joins "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson to discuss Taiwan's state of crypto affairs, including its measured regulation approach, retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) test, and Web3 initiatives for combatting cyberattacks.
Sino Global Capital CEO: Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan ‘Bearish for Crypto’
Sino Global Capital CEO Matthew Graham discusses the impact of U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on the state of crypto in China and the global economy.
Crypto Markets Bouncing Back Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are trending higher Wednesday. Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer discusses the impact of heightening China-U.S. tensions and rising inflation on the markets. Plus, his take on ether's latest rally.
Investors Watch Markets as Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Weakens Risk Sentiment
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, raising geopolitical tensions in China and zapping investor risk appetite. Race Capital General Partner Edith Yeung discusses her take on Pelosi's "truly reckless and really dangerous" visit and why "nothing good [will] come out of it." Plus, her analysis and outlook of the "warm" crypto winter.
Bitcoin, Ether Slip as Risk Sentiment Wanes Amid Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
The crypto market wilted as geopolitical tensions zapped investor risk appetite and excitement around Ethereum’s merge began to deflate. As Ether overtook the options market for the first time, Quantfury Head of Markets Daniel Muvdi predicts that ether has the potential to eventually “flip bitcoin in market cap.”
How This Taiwanese Fintech Company Wants to Bridge the World Using Stablecoins
Taiwan's conservative outlook and strict regulatory environment has limited the country from being a regional financial hub like neighbors Hong Kong and Singapore. Wayne Huang, CEO of Taipei-based TradeTech fintech, discusses how his firm plans to step in to build bridges between countries for business remittances via stablecoins. Plus, insights into the larger crypto environment in Taiwan, the impact of China's crypto crackdown, and concerns of US regulations.
