Word on the Block | Forkast.News
A weekly, 30-minute podcast interviewing leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders in the world of blockchain. Produced from Asia by Forkast.News, and hosted by award-winning anchor Angie Lau, Word on the Block goes beyond the headlines in providing in-depth, 1:1 interviews with the newsmakers shaping the rapid innovation and impact of blockchain, crypto, and emerging technology on business, politics, and the global economy.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 218
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
Time for reflection: How will FTX implosion impact crypto regulation?
Crypto and blockchain has seen everything this year. From the start with it’s all time highs and it’s role in the Ukraine War, to the year ending with the debacles of Terra Luna and the mess left by …
00:26:30 |
Mon 26 Dec 2022
Is Crypto Winter the right time to invest in Web3?
Macros and microeconomics have taken a hit on the industry, leading venture capitalists and investors to take a more cautious path when investing. But some believe the opposite, now is the time to se…
00:26:55 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
Why would companies want cryptocurrency-free blockchains?
As China’s dominance in the world of blockchain grows, the question that everybody is asking is - can one be tracked by this technology?
Watch what Yifan He, who is building Chinese Blockchain Based…
00:27:34 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Blockchain without cryptocurrencies: How might China’s BSN change Web3?
China now has an over 80% share in blockchain patent applications worldwide. This shift in China’s strategy comes even though crypto currencies are frowned upon in the country. Even though crypto cur…
00:27:18 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
Why is Standard Chartered so drawn to Web3?
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been around for a little bit more than a decade, but compared to the insituationals companies they are still in their infancy. But as blockchain and crypto grows,…
00:27:30 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
Want the next-generation internet? Start legislating for it!
The right policy structure is critical for success. As the blockchain & cryptocurrency sectors grow & break through barriers set by traditional industry, having the right guardrails in place will be …
00:27:11 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
How can Web3 property rights change the future?
Hong Kong based crypto unicorn Animoca Brands has invested in over 340 web3 projects and companies so far, and more are coming. We find out how they find the right ventures to back and what challenge…
00:28:01 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
Minting History as NFTs with Artifact CEO Gary Liu
NFTs have become ubiquitous, but they are a lot more than just a picture. They are a way to prove provenance, secure authenticity and a whole lot more. And Artifact Labs, which originated within the …
00:27:01 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Crypto, Yes WeDo! - Women in Web3 with Wendy Diamond
The world of finance is male dominated and this is true of the web3 world as well. Per a McKinsey report, all male teams snagged 85% of venture funding in the US in 2018, compared to a measly 2% by a…
00:27:19 |
Mon 05 Sep 2022
Cosmos Reaching For The Stars with CoFounder Ethan Buchman
While there are thousands of blockchains around, most of them work in their own galaxy and interoperability is still a challenge. However, Cosmos is trying to change that by creating an internet of b…
00:27:33 |
Mon 29 Aug 2022
How Metaverses Connect to the Physical World
We are just about beginning to scratch the surface of what a metaverse could be & the opportunities it presents. A world where our digital avatar is our identity & we can do things without being rest…
00:26:57 |
Mon 22 Aug 2022
DBS Prepping for the Metaverse
The Metaverse is coming but are we prepared? What are the opportunities and challenges this new alternate reality presents? And what role will demographic gravity play in easing us into the Metaverse…
00:27:00 |
Mon 15 Aug 2022
China, NFTs and the role of Tezos
There are thousands of blockchains in the crypto universe, but Tezos has emerged as the chain of choice for artists & creators across the globe.
What’s driving artists to TZ and how is that changing…
00:26:44 |
Mon 08 Aug 2022
Blockchains of Tomorrow with Daniela Barbosa of Linux Foundation
The crypto markets maybe in the throes of the bear market, but those building foundational level technology are still hard at work.
We discuss how blockchain technology has evolved over the years & …
00:27:21 |
Mon 01 Aug 2022
Bridging the Web3 Gender Gap with Marieke Flament
An old boy’s club - that’s how the world of finance & investing is often seen. And unfortunately the crypto ecosystem is looking no different.
What will it take to make the world of Crypto more inc…
00:21:55 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Ben "BitBoy" Armstrong & Aaron Murray: Making a Play for Crypto
Name, Image & Likeness, or NIL law has given many student-athletes a chance to monetize their talent.
How has it changed the lives of these high school & college sportsmen & women? And is it making …
00:27:00 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
USDC sets it straight: A conversation with Circle's CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen
Chaos, doubt & FUD has taken hold of crypto investors as we deal with the contagion from collapsing crypto hedge funds & exchanges. And the ripples from Terra’s de-peg have shaken the world of stable…
00:28:33 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
NFTs after the frenzy fades away: Conversation with Metakovan
Vignesh Sundaresan, more popularly known as “Metakovan” changed the face of NFTs with his $69 million purchase of Beeple’s “Everydays: The First 5000 Days”.
Why did he pay $69 million for the NFT? W…
00:26:46 |
Mon 04 Jul 2022
Mind the gap: Bridging the divide between DeFi and CeFi with B2C2
Japan was among the first the world to introduce crypto-linked regulations in 2017. The country has now passed a law that clarifies the legal status of stablecoins, but what exactly does it mean? And…
00:26:46 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Game theory: What’s holding back an explosion of play-to-earn?
One in three people in the world are gamers but only a fraction of them are in Web 3.0 gaming.
What will it take to bring them into blockchain gaming? And what’s missing from the current spectrum of…
00:27:07 |
Thu 23 Jun 2022
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