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Thai Central Bank Warns Against 'Illegal' Use of Baht-Denominated Stablecoin

The Bank of Thailand has deemed any activity involving the THT stablecoin "illegal" on the basis it violates the nation's Currency Act.

By Sebastian Sinclair
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 12:28 p.m. Published Mar 18, 2021, 9:14 a.m.
Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand
Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand

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