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Trump, Bitcoin and the dollar
Oped, Carla Norrlöf, Published on 13/03/2025
» In a March 6 executive order, US President Donald Trump established a "digital gold" Bitcoin reserve, to be capitalised with any BTC seized by federal law enforcement. With the supply of BTC capped at 21 million coins, the administration wants the United States to secure a first-mover advantage as a major holder of an emerging store of value. But since it is unlikely that seized BTC alone can achieve the desired scale, the US also may purchase it on the open market.
Bizarre temple practices under fire
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 27/12/2024
» Seventy-one corpses; that's what police found in two forest monasteries, thrusting them into the public eye for all the wrong reasons.
Buddhist watchdog
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/05/2022
» Re: "Sex, money, and monkhood don't mix," (Opinion, May 12).
Is inclusive education a myth?
Oped, Giulia Ajmone Marsan and Ravindra Ngo, Published on 13/05/2022
» Has the current pandemic changed our behaviours and the way students and children learn? Yes, definitely.
Dhamma bums
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/03/2022
» Re: "Senior monk arrested for B110m embezzlement", (Online, March 8).
Buddhism and Nepali-Thai ties
Oped, Ganesh Prasad Dhakal, Published on 26/05/2021
» Today is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world. According to the Lunar calendar, today is full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing day of Gautama Buddha. Different countries celebrate this day in different names but the essence and importance of the day is similar. Thai people celebrate today as Visakha Bucha Day whereas Nepali people celebrate it as Buddha Jayantee. The United Nations celebrates today as Day of Vesak. In recognition of Buddhism's contribution to world peace and harmony, the United Nations recognised in the year 1999, "the Day of Vesak". Such recognition is a matter of pride for all of us.