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Twitter bans crytocurrency ads on fraud fears
AFP, Published on 27/03/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter on Monday announced a ban on ads for initial offerings of cryptocurrency or sales of virtual currency tokens, sending the value of bitcoin diving below $8,000.
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.
Dorsey's Square to buy Australia fintech Afterpay for $29 billion
AFP, Published on 02/08/2021
» SYDNEY - Jack Dorsey's Square unveiled a record $29 billion deal to snap up Australia's fast-growing buy-now, pay-later firm Afterpay, in a major bet on the burgeoning sector, sending its share price soaring Monday.
Digital economy poised to dominate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2021
» The digital economy will be a key sector driving Thailand's economic growth and may outweigh the physical economy in value in the next 5-10 years, said Jirayut Srupsrisopa, chief executive and co-founder of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings.
Gold prices up B500 to B31,750
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Gold Traders Association on Saturday morning announced the buying prices at 31,078 baht per baht-weight for gold ornament and 31,650 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
Round up of unsavoury suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2018
» On the crime front, public attention was dominated to a large degree by news stories that were wide-ranging, unusual and controversial. The alleged bitcoin fraud had police and readers delving into the complexity of the cryptocurrency issue, which is new to most people, while the arrest of senior clergy in temple fund embezzlement cases tested people's faith in Buddhism. Meanwhile, the arrest of a policeman-turned-hitman responsible for at least two murders, brought back memories of his alleged connection to the kidnapping and murders of the wife and son of a jeweller holding vital clues in the 1995 stolen Saudi gems case. Police also claimed success in nabbing all overstayers in a long-running crackdown. However, the reportedly accidental shooting death of an Indian tourist in a gun battle between two rival Bangkok gangs undermined confidence in tourist safety.
Central bank to test retail digital currency late this year
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on Friday it expected to test its retail digital currency from late this year to the middle of 2023, as an alternative payment option.
Crypto platform mistakenly transfers $7m to woman
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/09/2022
» Crypto.com, the digital currency app that was fronted by Matt Damon in a Super Bowl TV advertisement, is seeking the return of about A$10.5 million (US$7.2 million) it accidentally transferred to a woman in Melbourne.
JIBEX readies for cryptocurrency surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2018
» JIB Computer Group Co Ltd plans to launch JIBEX, a digital currency trading platform, in April, with first-year revenue generated from commission fees projected at 170 million baht.
Facebook firm in its quest to launch Libra cryptocurrency
AFP, Published on 25/07/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to the social network's quest to launch Libra cryptocurrency despite pushback from governments and critics.