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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, W... more
FAQs about Word on the Block | Forkast.News:How many episodes does Word on the Block | Forkast.News have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.
December 22, 2019Privacy doesn't equal anonymity on blockchain (ft. Lone Fonss Schroder, Concordium)Identification on a protocol level could help blockchain become mainstream for blue-chip companies like MasterCard, Volvo and Geely as KYC and AML regulations are met. Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau talks to Concordium CEO Lone Fonss Schroder to find out more....more27minPlay
December 20, 2019Blockchain Use Cases Spread to Supply Chain Transparency (ft. Yonathan Lapchik, SUKU)Real-world applications for blockchain outside of cryptocurrency are gaining traction, as startups like SUKU aim to apply the technology to help everyday consumers track where the meat they buy at supermarkets comes from. Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau talks to SUKU CEO Yonathan Lapchik to understand how the company uses a “supply chain as a service” blockchain platform....more17minPlay
December 19, 2019Inside China's plans to protect user privacy in its smart cities (ft. Vincent Wang, Wanxiang)Safe cities' level of privacy remains a core concern, as indicated by the recent resignation of Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs' Director of Privacy Ann Cavoukian. The application of blockchain to smart cities can protect user privacy, said Vincent Wang, Chief Innovation Officer of Wanxiang Group....more29minPlay
December 06, 2019How Chinese talent is driving a boom in blockchain investment (ft. Sam Lee, Blockchain Global)China's blockchain talent pool is increasingly attracting investment from firms such as Blockchain Global, especially in the wake of endorsement from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau sits down with Blockchain Global Founder and CEO Sam Lee to learn about how the company is tapping into and incubating blockchain talent and enterprise in China....more20minPlay
December 02, 2019How Decentralized AI can Address Bias in Code (ft. John Devadoss, NEO)Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau has an in depth discussion with NEO Head of Development John deVadoss about how blockchain and decentralization can help machine learning and artificial intelligence problems such as bias....more21minPlay
November 15, 2019In Conversation With Gibraltar Minister Albert Isola on how the Rock Leads in Blockchain RegulationAngie Lau, Editor-in-Chief of Forkast.News, spoke with Gibraltarian Minister of Financial Services and Gaming Albert Isola about how his small jurisdiction became a global leader in blockchain regulation. The conversation covered a range of topics, including the possible effect, or lack thereof, of Brexit on Gibraltarian regulation of cryptocurrencies, the growing importance of Asia in the world of blockchain, and how the industry has brought together experts in finance and experts in technology to create an entirely new space for discussion....more28minPlay
November 13, 2019In Conversation with Da Hongfei, Neo: China-Born Digital Asset ProtocolNeo is a cross-platform, code-agnostic blockchain revolutionizing the sector starting with distributed storage. Forkast.News' Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau sits down with Da Hongfei to find out about the technology and how it will affect various industries in China....more45minPlay
November 09, 2019Creating a Decentralized Silicon Valley in Switzerland (ft. Mathias Ruch, CVVC)Switzerland is positioning itself to become a crucial hub for the global blockchain industry as investment group Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CVVC) reports that the top 50 blockchain-related companies in the country are valued over US$40 billion in 2019. CVVC Founder and CEO Mathias Ruch told Forkast.News that the country's regulation and policies helped to create an environment which attracted blockchain-related startups from around the world....more22minPlay
November 05, 2019How Cryptocurrencies are Becoming an Asset Class (ft. Marc Bernegger, Crypto Finance)Cryptocurrencies have become a new target for investors shying away from politically volatile alternatives. As an on-going trade war between the United States and China and the U.K.’s exit from the European Union threatens the stability of conventional markets, more and more traditional investment entities have started experimenting with decentralized assets. Forkast.News’ Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau talks to Mark Bernegger, Founding Member of Crypto Finance AG to learn how the investment space is adapting to cryptocurrencies....more18minPlay
November 03, 2019In Conversation with Emma Cui on Incubating Blockchain StartupsBlockchain-related startups have dealt with a fair share of challenges and skepticism, especially throughout a tumultuous year where volatility in cryptocurrencies has shaken people’s confidence in the industry. However, investments in blockchain projects has seen continued growth, and incubators like LongHash have sought to harness that potential. Forkast.News Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau sits down with Emma Cui, Founding Partner and CEO of LongHash to find out more....more21minPlay
FAQs about Word on the Block | Forkast.News:How many episodes does Word on the Block | Forkast.News have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.