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Thailand's KBank to Start Digitizing Contracts With Blockchain by 2018

One of Thailand's largest commercial banks is looking to digitize some of its financial contracts through a new blockchain solution.

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Buddhist Monks Said to Be Targeted by Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme

A bitcoin-focused pyramid scheme appears to have targeted Buddhist meditation practitioners in Thailand, according to a local news source.

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Bank of Thailand Governor Heralds Blockchain's Coming Impact

The Bank of Thailand has issued new remarks that highlight its evolving thinking on blockchain and distributed ledgers.

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Thailand's National Stock Exchange is Building a Blockchain Market

Thailand's national stock exchange is reportedly planning to launch a blockchain-based market through which startups can raise money.

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Thai Bank Tests Blockchain For Recordkeeping

One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks is working with IBM on applying blockchain to its transaction services.

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Financial Inclusion Fund Leads $5 Million Investment in Bitcoin Startup Coins

Bitcoin startup Coins has raised $5m in funding from Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt's fund and incubators backed by local telcos.

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Coins.ph Launches Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin App for Southeast Asia

Bitcoin services firm Coins.ph has launched Teller, an Abra-inspired mobile app in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

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Thai Police Seek Answers in Alleged Digital Currency Ponzi Scheme

Police in Thailand have raided 13 rooms at a Bangkok apartment complex in connection with alleged digital currency ponzi scheme Ufun.

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Gallery: Fire Destroys Thai Bitcoin Mining Facility

A 5-megawatt bitcoin mining farm in Thailand was destroyed in a massive fire earlier this week.

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Bitcoin Ban Fear Fades in Thailand With Exchange Launch

Regulators in Thailand are warming to bitcoin businesses, according to local exchanges.

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