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Currencies unlikely to go under
Business, Published on 27/07/2018
» Despite having the potential to offer security to investors, cryptocurrencies are unlikely to replace fiat currency, says analytics firm GlobalData.
Asean pact pushes local currencies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/05/2023
» The cabinet has approved Asean's joint plans to push for the use of local currencies for payments in the region.
Currencies slump, funds flee emerging markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/09/2018
» Recap: Emerging stock markets, especially those in Asia, experienced heavy fund outflows as concerns mounted over the health of emerging economies in general, and contagion impact from the likes of Argentina and Turkey. The Indonesian rupiah hit a two-decade low and the Indian rupee also lost more ground. US-China trade tensions continue to cast a pall over markets as well.
Why central bank digital currencies matter
Business, Rahul Advani, Published on 29/12/2021
» As the world increasingly shifts towards digital payments and currencies, central banks across the globe are exploring how such emerging technologies can be used to address pain points in the financial system, while at the same time providing the implicit trust and protection of a central bank.
Thai baht leads Asian currencies downward
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Thai baht lost the most among subdued Asian currencies on Wednesday, as the dollar edged up in response to cautious remarks about further monetary easing by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
KBank app handling transfers in 12 currencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2020
» Kasikornbank is doubling the number of foreign-denominated currencies to 12 in KBank's international money transfer service via mobile banking app K Plus, covering 30 countries.
Turkey lira crisis highlights emerging currencies plight
AFP, Published on 13/08/2018
» PARIS - Much of the Turkish lira's plight may be homegrown, but it shares some key vulnerabilities with other emerging countries whose currencies are now also plunging as fear of contagion spreads, analysts say.
Crypto-currencies and criminality: myth or reality?
AFP, Published on 03/11/2019
» LONDON - The recent bust of a worldwide international paedophile ring using Bitcoin payments highlighted one of the key fears surrounding crypto-currencies -- their use by criminals.
China-linked currencies gain on reopening hopes
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/11/2022
» Rising speculation over the easing of Covid-19 curbs in China spurred gains in currencies tied to Asia’s biggest economy on Friday.
Baht leads declines among weak Asian currencies
Reuters, Published on 29/09/2022
» Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against a stronger US dollar on Thursday, with the Thai baht shedding more than 1% following a quarter-point rate hike that investors viewed as moderate to bring down inflation running at a 14-year high.