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Digital Payments in Phuket: Transforming USD to BTC Transactions for Tourists
Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourists visit Phuket because of its stunning beaches, famous nightlife, and active tourism sector. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise in Thailand through digital payment adoption, which focuses heavily on the Phuket region. Bitcoin transactions without borders will shift how visitors transact with local vendors, leading to a better decentralised financial environment.
Doubts persist over financial hub bid
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» The cabinet approved the Financial Hub bill on Feb 4, marking a significant step in Thailand’s bid to become a regional player in finance.
UAE Royal Office Signs MOU with ACT(ACET) for Digital Asset Expansion
Published on 19/03/2025
» The Royal Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Faisal Al-Qassimi, a member of the United Arab Emirates ruling family, has signed a historic MOU with ACT(ACET), a Thai-developed, globally recognised blockchain-powered digital asset. This collaboration aims to establish ACT as a digital payment system and an advanced investment tool across various industries in the UAE and internationally. Additionally, this collaboration seeks to position ACT as part of the UAE's national reserve and a payment option for the world’s largest casino resort project.
AI’s Rise: Will Humanity Lose Control of Its Future?
Published on 18/03/2025
» Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Leading this transformation is ChatGPT, which now receives 122 million daily visits and has an active user base exceeding 400 million. By August last year, its parent company OpenAI had seen its technology adopted by 92% of Fortune 500 companies, solidifying its dominance in the AI landscape.
Bid to halt financial fraud intensifies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/03/2025
» Regulatory authorities are taking proactive measures to block mule accounts associated with legal entities, with the number of blocked accounts expected to rise by more than 1,000 in the near future.
Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia Set to Grow
Published on 14/03/2025
» Cryptocurrency adoption in Southeast Asia continues to gain momentum, with the region accounting for 60% of global crypto activity. A Statista report forecasts the crypto market to reach $1.78 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.75% in the coming years. Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines are leading the charge, recording billions in crypto inflows. Investors and institutions closely monitor market fluctuations through reliable tools such as the Bitcoin price tracker.
Trump, Bitcoin and the dollar
Oped, Published on 13/03/2025
» In a March 6 executive order, US President Donald Trump established a "digital gold" Bitcoin reserve, to be capitalised with any BTC seized by federal law enforcement. With the supply of BTC capped at 21 million coins, the administration wants the United States to secure a first-mover advantage as a major holder of an emerging store of value. But since it is unlikely that seized BTC alone can achieve the desired scale, the US also may purchase it on the open market.
Financial influencers sway Gen Z
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2025
» Gen Z investors rely on social media the most when making investment decisions, with financial influencers having the greatest impact on their choices, according to a recent study by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Deepfakes of Singapore PM ‘used to sell crypto’
Published on 08/03/2025
» Deepfakes of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong are circulating online and being used to sell cryptocurrency, money-making schemes and permanent residency application services, the country’s leader says.
Trump hosting White House crypto summit
AFP, Published on 07/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is preparing to host top cryptocurrency players at the White House on Friday, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy — and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns.