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Binance unit sees Bitcoin hitting $120,000
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Bitcoin is forecast to peak in the first quarter of 2026, with the price possibly reaching US$120,000, backed by continued regulatory enhancement, growing acceptance from institutional and mainstream players, and the rise of stablecoins, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Tariff unease hits all asset classes
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/04/2025
» The unveiling of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs has sent shockwaves across all asset classes as threats posed by high tariff rates and trade tensions introduced greater uncertainty into the global economy, say pundits.
Binance unit bullish on Bitcoin prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/01/2025
» The price of Bitcoin will be on an upward trend during at least the first three months of Donald Trump's presidency, while the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox will potentially cause Thailand's rate of digital adoption to double from 12% at present, according to the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange.
Bumper Bitcoin year forecast
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2025
» Last year Bitcoin received a significant boost, starting with the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that began trading in January and a halving in April that limited supply of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin even more buoyant
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/12/2024
» Bitcoin topped US$100,000 for the first time on Dec 5, jumping drastically from roughly $69,000 the day before the US presidential election about a month earlier.
Politics could dim investment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/08/2023
» Though Thailand remains an attractive destination for investments, political uncertainties and delays in forming a new government could lead to a loss of investor confidence and hesitation to commit capital here, says a Thai unit of the France-based global insurer Axa Group.
Fitch upbeat on post-poll outlook for bank sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2023
» Pro-growth policies and the absence of protests after the election are positive signs for Thai banks and the economy, but uncertainties remain as the winning parties try to form a coalition government, says global financial information provider Fitch Group.
Politics and peril for Asian women
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2022
» The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.
Taiwan feels chill from Ukraine crisis
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2022
» Countries across the world are feeling the impact of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as stock markets tumble and oil prices spike. But Taiwan is feeling a particular chill, amid concerns that it eventually could face a similar fate at the hands of China.
US' diplomatic overtures to Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2021
» The visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris to Southeast Asia later this month underlines the importance of the 10-member bloc to US foreign policy strategy under Joe Biden's presidency.