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High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Merkle buoyant on Ethereum outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/07/2025
» Merkle Capital expects Ethereum (ETH) to be the biggest beneficiary of strong tailwinds in the cryptocurrency market this quarter, with a possibility that the world's second-largest crypto by market capitalisation could reach a new all-time high.
Crypto exchange Kraken debuts Krak, an all-in-one global money app
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on Thursday launched a peer-to-peer payments app that enables users to send and receive funds - in both cryptocurrency and fiat currency - across more than a hundred countries.
Why US Treasury yields are rising
Oped, Published on 16/06/2025
» Sovereign bond yields have been rising sharply around the world, driven by growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's economic policies and an increasingly uncertain global outlook. In less than a month, the yield on 10-year Treasuries jumped by 50 basis points to 4.6%. And in May alone, the 30-year Treasury rate rose by 30 basis points, briefly topping 5%.
Bitcoin traders say it could hit $130,000 later this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/05/2025
» After hitting a record high of US$111,000 last Thursday, the next resistance level for Bitcoin is projected at $130,000 as the cryptocurrency has shifted from a speculative asset to a "strategic pillar" of the modern economy, say pundits.
Trump hosts gala for memecoin buyers despite corruption concerns
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Thursday will host a private event for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin, with leaders of the Democratic opposition blasting it as "an orgy of corruption."
Bangkok to Host Global Digital Currency Conference
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Digital Currency Conference 2025 will take place from 28–29 May at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, following the Currency Conference. Organised by Currency Research, the event will convene over 400 participants from more than 60 central banks, government agencies, and private firms to explore the evolving digital currency landscape.
The Trump tariff turning point
Business, Published on 29/04/2025
» The year 2025 has ushered in a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of the global economy, with the resurgence of US-led trade protectionism sending ripples across markets worldwide.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Thai police bust illegal crypto trading operations
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/04/2025
» Police have arrested five suspects involved in illegal cryptocurrency trading during raids on eight locations in Bangkok and two tourist provinces, with some firms allegedly laundering money for drug and scam networks.