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China's cryptocurrency crackdown
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 16/12/2019
» Weibo, China's largest microblogging service, has banned the cryptocurrency exchange giants Binance and Tron from its platform amid what appears to be a fresh crackdown on digital currency trading in China. At the same time, watchdogs in Shanghai issued notices calling for a cleanup of companies involved in cryptocurrency trading, while Beijing's regulator warned against illegal exchange operations.
Picking cryptocurrency winners
Business, Published on 27/11/2018
» Anyone who follows cryptocurrency has come to expect frequent bouts of volatility in coin prices. Over the past year or two, some coins have gained value and some have dropped. From an investment standpoint, there have been a few successful cryptocurrencies, as bitcoin has demonstrated -- even if it too has been subject to wild swings.
Cryptocurrency slump persists
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/06/2022
» Risky assets extended losses yesterday as investors bet the Federal Reserve will hike rates by 75 basis points at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 14-15 to curb soaring inflation.
M&A with cryptocurrency?
Business, Published on 27/03/2018
» All stakeholders in the cryptocurrency market have been watching to see how the Thai government responds to the global phenomenon that is virtual currency. But despite all the talk and anticipation of a formal legal framework to regulate cryptocurrency -- and contrary to the more accommodating stance the Securities and Exchange Commission has been taking -- a Bank of Thailand circular issued last month disappointed many.
Challenges of cryptocurrency taxation
Business, Published on 21/04/2018
» Ever since cryptocurrencies started to gain popularity, policymakers in many countries have been debating how to design the tax system and regulate transactions in digital assets. Surprisingly, the positions of governments differ widely, in part because there is no multilateral agreement covering this new realm.
Cryptocurrency law takes effect
Online Reporters, Published on 13/05/2018
» The royal decree to regulate digital asset-related transactions came into force on Sunday after it was published in the Royal Gazette.
Learning new cryptocurrency rules
Business, Wirot Poonsuwan, Published on 15/05/2018
» The government of Thailand has responded to growing questions and concerns about cryptocurrency and related assets by passing an emergency decree, which came into effect on Monday.
More cryptocurrency control urged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam is calling for more measures to control digital currencies, which can be abused to fund terrorism.
Cryptocurrency draft draws flak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2021
» A draft of qualifications for cryptocurrency investment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is sparking heavy criticism from the public as it effectively bars the majority of Thais from trading digital currency by requiring them to have annual income of 1 million baht.
SawasdeeShop eyes cryptocurrency use
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/03/2021
» SawasdeeShop, an international money changer, will ask permission from the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to use cryptocurrency as an intermediary in international money transfers and currency exchanges in order to reduce costs.