Thailand
Venture Arm of Thailand's Oldest Bank Says DeFi Will Disrupt Traditional Finance
"I think traditional financial companies like us should actively explore, invest and adopt DeFi," said SCB 10X's Mukaya Tai Panich.
Delta Variant Spooking Crypto Markets? Fresh Warning on Crypto Payments
Concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant hit markets as investors flock towards Bitcoin. Thailand’s central bank issues stark warning on cryptocurrency payments. South Korea's third major bank to provide crypto custody services. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bank of Thailand: Don't Use Crypto for Payments
The central bank stressed that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in Thailand.
Global Regulatory Warnings Against Binance Persist
Thailand’s financial regulator has filed a criminal complaint against Binance, alleging that the crypto exchange unlawfully operates a digital asset business without a license.
Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Binance
The SEC alleges the crypto exchange is operating a digital-asset business in the country without a license.
What Does Thai, Italian Regulators Cracking Down on Crypto Mean?
The Thai SEC is banning meme, fan, and exchange tokens, as well as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Meanwhile, in Italy, regulators are reportedly concerned about the unsupervised spread of cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel explores the international regulatory framework around crypto investments.
No DOGE Allowed? Thai SEC Bans Meme, Fan and Exchange Tokens as Well as NFTs
The move by the Thai SEC is just the latest action by the regulator as it works to provide a framework for crypto in the nation.
Thailand's Central Bank Taps German Payments Giant to Design CBDC Prototype
The hiring of a large international technology provider signals the bank is on schedule for launching its digital currency.
Thailand Warns Over DeFi; India Green Lights Cryptos
Thailand attempts to regulate decentralized finance. India’s central bank gives the green light for banks to support crypto transactions. Singapore’s DBS bank launches its first security token offering. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Thai SEC Warns DeFi Transactions Could Be Subject to Applicable Licensing Law
The agency is signaling it may move to regulate the country's DeFi sector.
