Thailand

Thaise crypto-exchange Bitkub overweegt een IPO in Hong Kong: rapport
Bitkub, gevestigd in Thailand, overweegt een beursintroductie (IPO) in Hongkong om ongeveer $200 miljoen op te halen.

Thailand zal zijn ETF-aanbod uitbreiden buiten Bitcoin, zegt toezichthouder: Bloomberg
De SEC van het land zal lokale beleggingsfondsen en instellingen toestaan om dergelijke fondsen uit te geven volgens de regels, zei SEC-secretaris-generaal Pornanong Budsaratragoon.

Thailand’s Digitale Toeristenportemonnee Gelanceerd, Terwijl Crypto-Koppeling Nog Steeds Vastzit in Sandbox
De inspanningen van Bangkok om het toerisme nieuw leven in te blazen omvatten nu een e-geldportemonnee voor buitenlandse bezoekers, met een cryptoconversiefunctie die nog onder regelgevingsevaluatie staat.

Hippo Meme Token Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Skyrockets
The increasing popularity of "Moo Deng," a newborn hippo from Thailand, sent hippo-themed token MOODENG skyrocketing. The Solana token’s market cap has surged above $110 million, becoming one of the few to reach that level from zero in recent months, according to CoinMarketCap. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Binance Exec's Wife Denies Extradition Report; Thailand Tightens Crypto Regulation
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the latest update on the Binance saga as its executive Nadeem Anjarwalla has been located in Kenya after escaping from Nigeria. Plus, crypto exchange, Woo X becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills. And, authorities in Thailand have decided to block “unauthorized” crypto platforms.

Thailand Issues Warning Against Meta Over Fraudulent Crypto Ads
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is warning Meta's (META) Facebook that the platform risks being expelled from the country if the site doesn't curb the number of fraudulent crypto investment scams being advertised. "The Hash" panel discusses whether Facebook should be blamed for the advertisement and the significance of preventing crypto scams.

Thailand Warns Facebook Parent Company Meta to Curb Crypto Scams
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has told Meta's (META) Facebook to curb the number of fraudulent crypto investment scams being advertised on the site. And, the Minister in charge of DES has asked a Thai court to prepare an order that would shut down Facebook by the end of the month if the platform doesn’t comply. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Amitoj Singh break down the latest developments.

Singapore, Thailand Clarify Crypto Rules; NFTs Become New Cultural Frontier
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Companies Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters
Thailand is offering a tax break for companies that issue digital tokens for investment, in a move that may cost the government 35 billion baht ($1 billion), according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the state of crypto in Thailand and Asia at large.

Celsius Says $70M Cash Relief Will Bolster Efforts to Survive 2022; Thailand Toughens Crypto Ad Rules
Crypto lender Celsius Network said a freshly-found $70 million pile of cash would likely help the firm continue operating through the end of 2022. Plus, Thailand is enforcing tougher rules governing crypto advertising, according to an official notice from the country's securities regulator.
