Thailand


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Thailand Central Bank Warns Against Baht-Backed Stablecoins

Thailand’s central bank has deemed any use of THT, a baht-denominated stablecoin, to be illegal. “The Hash” panel discusses where this fits into the trend of governments attempting to ban crypto, and what the future holds for stablecoin regulations.

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Marchés

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.

Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand

Marchés

Thai SEC Backtracks on Unpopular Proposal for New Crypto Investor Qualifications

Thailand's SEC now says it didn't mean it when it proposed a $33,000 minimum annual income for new crypto traders.

Bangkok, Thailand

Technologies

Central Banks of China, UAE Join Blockchain-Based CBDC Payments Project

The project will explore the capabilities of a DLT-based central bank digital currency in regional payments.

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Marchés

Thailand Wants to Target Japanese Crypto Holders as Part of Plan to Revive Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand slashed its estimate for foreign arrivals this year.

Thailand

Juridique

Thailand's Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors

The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves.

Bangkok, Thailand

Technologies

Siam Bank Launches $50M Blockchain Fund

The fund will focus on global early- and growth-stage companies that shape the next generation of financial services and digital systems, the venture capital arm of Thailand's oldest bank says.

Bangkok

Marchés

Thai SEC Tells Bitkub Crypto Exchange to Improve Platform After Trading Outages

The financial regulator ordered the Bitkub exchange to close and fix issues that caused several outages as prices spiked this month.

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Marchés

Thai Stock Exchange Launching Digital Asset Trading in H2, Cryptos Excluded

Listing cryptocurrencies could harm the stock exchange’s image and lose investor confidence, an executive said.

Bangkok

Juridique

Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection

All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology.

Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand