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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.

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
218
Years Active
2019 - 2022
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Current Forkast #13: Bitcoin bewitches JK Rowling. A Stellar start for Ukraine’s new CBDC. Nvidia under fire.

Current Forkast #13: Bitcoin bewitches JK Rowling. A Stellar start for Ukraine’s new CBDC. Nvidia under fire.

Also: Fintech-friendly policies for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen area. China makes blockchain jobs more respectable. VC in Singapore and South Korea.

00:20:14  |   Wed 20 May 2020
China wants to internationalize its new digital currency, but it could take years (ft. He Zhiguo)

China wants to internationalize its new digital currency, but it could take years (ft. He Zhiguo)

China's digital renminbi could be the first stepping stone toward challenging the U.S. dollar's hegemony, but experts doubt it will be soon.

00:34:57  |   Tue 19 May 2020
Current Forkast #12: Btc halving elicits yawns. China's CBDC given thumbs down. Ethereum's killer.

Current Forkast #12: Btc halving elicits yawns. China's CBDC given thumbs down. Ethereum's killer.

This week: TRON gets Covid bailout. NEAR Protocol: Free Telegram Open Network. China to track tech labor talent in new database. Another endorsement for Ripple.

00:24:07  |   Wed 13 May 2020
The U.S. digital dollar and Chinese DC/EP 'will bomb' (ft. Tim Draper, Draper associates)

The U.S. digital dollar and Chinese DC/EP 'will bomb' (ft. Tim Draper, Draper associates)

As China takes steps to release its new digital currency and U.S. lawmakers consider using a digital dollar during the coronavirus crisis, billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper said both will fai…

00:36:56  |   Tue 12 May 2020
Current Forkast #11: Crypto surge before halving. SenseTime and China's CBDC. BitMEX shuns Japan.

Current Forkast #11: Crypto surge before halving. SenseTime and China's CBDC. BitMEX shuns Japan.

Other top news: IBM’s Covid medical supply network. Blockchain firms continue to bloom in China. Startups in Japan, India and Singapore.

00:20:11  |   Wed 06 May 2020
Current Forkast #10: Ripple sues YouTube. Hong Kong's first bitcoin fund manager. DeFi hack.

Current Forkast #10: Ripple sues YouTube. Hong Kong's first bitcoin fund manager. DeFi hack.

Other top news: Courier giant YTO forms logistics lab. 224 more blockchain firms get official thumbs up. VC in Singapore, UK and US.

00:21:26  |   Thu 30 Apr 2020
Current Forkast #09: U.S.' new ‘digital dollar.’ China's Blockchain Service Network. Libra's pivot.

Current Forkast #09: U.S.' new ‘digital dollar.’ China's Blockchain Service Network. Libra's pivot.

Other top news: Bitcoin halving frenzy. New Huawei tech zone. Blockchain company busted for defective face masks. VC in Hong Kong and Canada.

00:21:14  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
‘Liquidity is the new boss in town’: What it takes to survive during Covid-19 (ft. Omer Ozden, RockTree LEX)

‘Liquidity is the new boss in town’: What it takes to survive during Covid-19 (ft. Omer Ozden, RockTree LEX)

Covid-19 presents its challenges for the global economy, especially startups, but also opportunities.

00:25:41  |   Thu 16 Apr 2020
The Current Forkast #08: Reddit crypto awards, Ripple coupling with BoA, Blockchain & booze.

The Current Forkast #08: Reddit crypto awards, Ripple coupling with BoA, Blockchain & booze.

Also: Dozens of crypto firms sued in 11 class-action lawsuits. Bitcoin mining company Canaan bleeds red ink. Fintech funding in India, and more.

00:19:36  |   Wed 15 Apr 2020
Did the coronavirus create an opening for Bitcoin adoption and investment? (ft. Matthew Dibb, Stack)

Did the coronavirus create an opening for Bitcoin adoption and investment? (ft. Matthew Dibb, Stack)

Bitcoin's tumble amidst the coronavirus pandemic may be an opportunity for investors, says Stack COO Matthew Dibb.

00:20:23  |   Tue 14 Apr 2020
The US was close to having a digital dollar, but a CBDC might be better (ft. David Treat)

The US was close to having a digital dollar, but a CBDC might be better (ft. David Treat)

The U.S. government's efforts to stimulate the economy don't include a digital dollar, but a director of the Digital Dollar Project said that a central bank digital currency might be better in the lo…

00:23:51  |   Mon 13 Apr 2020
Current Forkast #06: Blockchain tool to fight Covid-19, Zoom social distances from Facebook, Coronavirus disables Digital Farms

Current Forkast #06: Blockchain tool to fight Covid-19, Zoom social distances from Facebook, Coronavirus disables Digital Farms

In this Current Forkast, we bring you top headlines around the world, including how brand names like IBM and Microsoft are using blockchain as a tool against Covid-19, popular video conferencing app …

00:25:25  |   Sat 11 Apr 2020
Current Forkast #07: Binance buys CoinMarketCap, Toilet Paper Token skunks Bitcoin, China pulls ahead in patent race

Current Forkast #07: Binance buys CoinMarketCap, Toilet Paper Token skunks Bitcoin, China pulls ahead in patent race

In this Current Forkast, we bring you top headlines around the world, including Binance buying CoinMarketCap, BMW using blockchain to track auto parts, Nodle launching their own network, the Netherl…

00:22:28  |   Tue 07 Apr 2020
Current Forkast #05: U.S. proposes digital dollar, Coinbase top lawyer joins Treasury, and more

Current Forkast #05: U.S. proposes digital dollar, Coinbase top lawyer joins Treasury, and more

In this Current Forkast, we bring you top headlines around the world, including how U.S. lawmakers propose creation of digital dollar, Coinbase's legal chief heading U.S. Treasury post, Bitcoin-Red C…

00:26:12  |   Wed 25 Mar 2020
Don't panic, coronavirus to last months—face masks and social distancing helps (ft. Ariane Davison)

Don't panic, coronavirus to last months—face masks and social distancing helps (ft. Ariane Davison)

As the coronavirus rampages outside of China with numbers of infected rising each day, some experts are advising individuals not to panic, but to practice social distancing, avoid crowds at supermark…

00:26:35  |   Mon 23 Mar 2020
CoolBitX CEO Michael Ou: FATF regulation compliance is a trend for cryptocurrency companies

CoolBitX CEO Michael Ou: FATF regulation compliance is a trend for cryptocurrency companies

Compliance to international regulatory standards is becoming standard for cryptocurrency-related startups seeking to legitimize their business. Global blockchain security organization CoolBitX's foun…

00:13:03  |   Thu 19 Mar 2020
Current Forkast #04: Bitcoin’s wild ride. Robinhood in tough times. Coronavirus and Ethereum

Current Forkast #04: Bitcoin’s wild ride. Robinhood in tough times. Coronavirus and Ethereum

In this Current Forkast, we bring you top headlines around the world, including how coronavirus batters crypto markets, Covid-19 infiltrating Ethereum events in Europe, Robinhood’s latest woes, Block…

00:23:20  |   Wed 18 Mar 2020
Cardano Foundation chairperson says Asia has 'crypto groove' (ft. Nathan Kaiser)

Cardano Foundation chairperson says Asia has 'crypto groove' (ft. Nathan Kaiser)

Asia's blockchain and cryptocurrency projects have more vitality than other regions, according to Cardano Foundation Chairperson Nathan Kaiser.

00:19:01  |   Mon 16 Mar 2020
The Current Forkast Podcast 03: India's crypto scene, S. Korea regulations, HTC blockchain phone

The Current Forkast Podcast 03: India's crypto scene, S. Korea regulations, HTC blockchain phone

In this Current Forkast, we bring you top headlines around the world, including India's crypto ban reversal, regulations in South Korea, bitcoin news from France, a new Ethereum protocol and of cours…

00:20:32  |   Thu 12 Mar 2020
India’s Supreme Court ruling is a ‘game changer’ for crypto growth (ft. Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX)

India’s Supreme Court ruling is a ‘game changer’ for crypto growth (ft. Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX)

India's crypto sector saw a major boost after its Supreme Court ruled to lift a ban on crypto trading, paving the way for more blockchain development.

00:21:24  |   Fri 06 Mar 2020
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