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The rise of consumer cryptocurrency
News, Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers, Published on 26/02/2024
» Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.
Chuan's son faces NFT fraud claims worth B15m
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2023
» Surabot Leekpai, a young Democrat Party politician and son of parliament president Chuan Leekpai, is facing accusations of involvement in a fraudulent non-fungible tokens (NFTs) investment project. The alleged fraud has resulted in damages amounting to 15 million baht.
Token of depreciation
News, Published on 02/05/2022
» Re: "First tweet sells as NFT for $2.9m", (Business, March 23, 2021), "NFT of first tweet struggles to sell", (Business, April 16) and "NFT trading plunges as interest ebbs", (Business, April 26).
How new tech can help forge trust
News, Ben Ho, Published on 04/04/2022
» Twitter recently added a feature that lets users identify themselves with an NFT picture, distinguished by a new hexagonal border, rather than just a regular profile photo. An NFT (short for non-fungible token) is a digital commodity, typically an image, whose ownership is recorded on a ledger stored on a blockchain.
One million farms to get solar panels
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2022
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Saturday unveiled plans to install solar panels in at least one million farms across the country to help reduce electricity bills for farmers by 30% in coming years.
Digital dreams
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2022
» Proud Limpongpan is chief strategy officer and chief marketing officer of Zipmex. With international experience in the tech and retail sectors, she has garnered wide-ranging media coverage from CNN, The New York Times and Vogue.
Brushing off jab, art slurs
News, Published on 22/01/2022
» Progressive Movement chairman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was conspicuous by his absence from the political scene until recent controversies erupted over his vaccination record and a work of art.
Post, EAST NFT team up for licensed digital collectables
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2021
» EAST NFT, a premium marketplace for curated licensed digital collectables, also known as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has announced its partnership with the Bangkok Post to create digital collectable moments from Thailand's memorable past.
Seminar to explore Omicron challenges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2021
» The Covid-19 variant, Omicron, is posing a new threat to the economy. It is time to explore how we can adapt to the threat of further Covid-19 disruption, and the hope for the future as we enter the new year.