A legendary bubblegum enjoyed by generations of Thai children will bid farewell at the end of 2023 after annual profits dwindled to just 700,000 baht as demand for “The Black Cat” declined.

The daily media headlines covering the latest Bitcoin scandal to hit Southeast Asia read like a Hollywood script. Indeed a local actor nicknamed “Boom” is now part of the mix. As this story unfolds and governments respond, it is important that the further development and application of financial innovations in the region not be unintentionally undercut.