Suspect held in extortion of cryptocurrencies from Russian couple

  THAI police arrested one of six foreigners wanted in the extortion of cryptocurrencies worth US$50,000 (approximately 1.878 million baht) from a Russian couple at a coffee shop on Koh Samui earlier this month, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Sept. 28). Pol. Lt. Gen. Amphol Buarabporn, commander of Provincial Police Region 8, had ordered quick …

Thai cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex suspends withdrawals

  THAI cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex paused withdrawals of Thai baht and cryptocurrencies this evening (July 20) citing market volatility and financial problems caused by major business partners, Naewna newspaper said. The company tweeted this message at 5. 15 p.m.: "Due to a combination of circumstances beyond our control including volatile market conditions, and the resulting …