Gold Remains Strong as Crypto Expected to Rise, Event Hosts Say
At the Forbes Thailand Forum: The Next Tycoons 2025 held Tuesday, industry leaders discussed the enduring appeal of gold as a safe haven and the promising future of cryptocurrencies over…
Thailand to Launch Crypto-to-Baht Sandbox to Boost Tourism
Thailand is launching the “TouristDigiPay” sandbox to help foreign tourists convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for spending, aiming to boost tourism by 10% and add over 175 billion baht to…
Crypto Set for Growth Through 2025
In the near term, investors are likely to shift their attention towards altcoins, perceived as having greater potential for profits, especially after Bitcoin’s recent surge past $100,000 in early December.…
Authorities apprehend individuals stealing crypto-mining power.
Police and electricity authorities conducted raids in Chachoengsao and Surat Thani provinces, apprehending suspects and confiscating cryptocurrency mining equipment that had illegally consumed electricity worth tens of millions of baht.…
Crypto criminal Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding customers and investors of his now-bankrupt firm. The ruling cements the…
Thailand approves tax incentives for crypto currency
Thailand has recently introduced a tax exemption policy for individuals holding investments in cryptocurrency, aiming to boost investor opportunities in the digital asset space. This move signals the country’s commitment…
The SEC approves crypto for exchange traded funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for asset management firms to introduce private funds dedicated to investing in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on US exchanges. This…
Amazon founder sells $4 billion in shares this week
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which he…
World Blockchain Summit in Bangkok
The 28th Global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, organized by Trescon, is calling the curtains over the year by returning to Bangkok today. Held at the prestigious Royal Orchid…
Former Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York.
The jury delivered its verdict after just a few hours of deliberations and was under no illusion when it came to finding him guilty. It concludes a stunning fall from…