Thailand

Highlights: Thailand has approved crypto as an underlying asset for regulated derivatives, following a proposal from the Finance Ministry. The SEC will amend the Derivatives Act and introduce risk controls for crypto-linked contracts and exchanges. Retail crypto payments remain banned […]

Highlights: Bank of Thailand increases monitoring of USDT trading due to high foreign activity. Authorities implement stricter wallet checks and reporting rules for stablecoin transactions. Government order coordinates agencies to prevent illegal crypto and grey money flows. The Bank of […]

Highlights: The Thailand SEC and CCIB raided a World’s site in Bangkok and arrested one suspect. Authorities said the site offered unlicensed digital-asset exchange services, violating Thailand’s crypto laws. Officials warned that all crypto operators must be licensed and registered […]

Highlights: Thai SEC works with regulators to draft rules for expanding the crypto ETF market Younger investors drive demand as regulators plan safer and broader crypto exposure. Thailand launches an Ethereum ETF while the U.S. prepares a wave of multiple […]

Highlights: G-Token Project offers accessibility of sovereign bonds through blockchain to retail institutions. KuCoin is the first global exchange to welcome the Thailand G-Token initiative. Thailand leads globally in sovereign bond tokenization through digital asset innovation. Thailand has made a […]

Highlights: Thai police arrested a South Korean man in a $50M crypto-to-gold laundering scheme. The laundering involved crypto accounts and gold bar shipments. Taiwan also indicted 14 suspects in a separate $70M crypto laundering case. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport in […]

Highlights: Thailand launches crypto payment program to boost tourism and attract digital-savvy travelers. Tourists can convert crypto into baht for QR-based payments across local merchants. The program includes KYC checks, spending caps, and regulatory oversight within a sandbox model. Thailand […]

Highlights: Thailand allows tourists to convert crypto to baht using licensed operators for spending through e-money platforms. The crypto sandbox sets limits on tourist spending and requires identity checks and licensed service providers. Tourism operators want clear rules on accepted […]

Highlights: KuCoin Thailand and Finansia Syrus Securities have teamed up to expand crypto trading in Thailand. The move bridges traditional finance and digital assets under SEC regulation. Finansia Syrus will refer clients to KuCoin Thailand’s trading platform. The digital asset […]

Highlights: KuCoin opens a licensed crypto exchange in Thailand, bringing secure trading to local users. Thai users can now trade with full support, including Thai Baht transactions. KuCoin strengthens security with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. KuCoin, […]

Highlights: Thailand has announced plans to restrict digital token to investment use and block payment. The G-Token launch is set for July with strict rules and controlled access through licensed crypto platforms. Tourists may soon spend crypto in Thailand using […]

Highlights: Tether Gold is now available in the Thai market through a local crypto exchange. Real gold stored in a secure location in Switzerland backs each token. Investors in Thailand can trade and hold a digital asset that is directly […]