Thailand SEC Explores Bitcoin ETF Listing

The local listing of bitcoin ETFs is being weighed by the Thailand SEC which would make them accessible to both individuals and institutions. Thailand Looking to Adopt Bitcoin ETFs The listing of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is being contemplated by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Secretary-General of the regulatory body, Pornanong Budsaratragoon, confirmed … Read more

Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy

Thailand’s former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions in revenue to spur economic modernization. Ex-Prime Minister Calls for Crypto-Friendly Policies to Spur Economic Innovation Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to prioritize cryptocurrency reforms alongside online gambling to modernize Thailand’s economy, according … Read more

Thai Authorities Seize Nearly 1,000 Bitcoin Miners in Electricity Theft Bust

Law enforcement in Thailand’s Chon Buri province recently seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity. Modified Meters Used to Aid Electricity Theft On Jan. 8, law enforcement agents in Thailand’s Chon Buri province seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity from … Read more

3 Central Banks Forge New Path in Cross-Border Digital Asset Innovation

New partnerships between central banks target digital currency integration to streamline tokenized cross-border transactions and modernize the global financial infrastructure. Cross-Border Finance Revolution: Three Nations Pioneer Digital Asset Integration The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled two significant partnerships this week to promote cross-border tokenization with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Brazil’s Banco Central … Read more

Kasikornbank to Launch Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian

Kasikornbank Financial Conglomerate, a Thai banking giant, has said it plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The service, called Orbix Custodian, is licensed by the Finance Ministry and supervised by the securities regulator. Kasikornbank is currently testing its systems before launching in early 2025. The goal is to protect investors and … Read more