Thailand
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thai SEC Revises Net Capital Rules in Bid to Open Liquidity, Support Digital Asset Businesses: Report
The revised requirements are aimed at adding liquidity to the Thai market, while also allowing digital asset businesses to hold part of their required capital in cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong Reportedly Picks ConsenSys for Digital Currency Pilot Project
The Ethereum venture studio said it will work on implementing Hong Kong and Thailand's cross-border CBDC.
Thai Central Bank’s New Blockchain-Enabled Bond Infrastructure Passes Test With $1.6B Bond Sale
The central bank of Thailand has launched a blockchain-enabled platform for the issuance of government saving bonds
How the Battle for Thailand Is Being Fought on Twitter
The Thai government and pro-democracy protesters are at war over social media. Authorities blocked local access to a Facebook group that was critical of the monarchy. Young protesters now fear the military government is interfering with Twitter as well.
