Thai stockbroker pleads innocence in $24M crypto scam
A Thai stock investor who has been linked to the $24 million cryptocurrency fraud case has claimed to be victim of the scam himself.
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7 crypto firms secure SEC nod to operate in Thailand
Seven cryptocurrency firms in Thailand have been granted approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate in the country.
Thai police nab suspect behind $24M crypto scam
Thai actor Jiratpisit Jarajivit has been arrested on money laundering charges after a Finnish man filed a complaint accusing him and his siblings of tricking foreigners into investing in entertainment token Dragon Coin.
Thailand reports strong early demand for crypto exchange, ICO licenses
Thai authorities say they have received 20 applications for crypto exchange licenses, and another 50 applications from ICO issuers interested in securing licenses to raise money in the country.
Bank of Thailand gives go-signal for financial companies to dabble in crypto activities
Thailand’s central bank, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has released a circular outlining their policies on cryptocurrency activities. The circular effectively cancels out their previous rule banning banks and financial institutions from engaging in such activities, provided they abide by the newly released policies.
Thai movie theater chain starts accepting Bitcoin BCH payments
Major Cineplex has teamed up with Rapidzpay to allow its patrons to pay for their movie tickets and popcorn with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash.
South Korea’s Bithumb exchange eyes Japan, Thailand expansion
Bithumb, a cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, is already working to obtain regulatory approvals from Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission to set up an exchange in the country, according to reports.
Thai central bank considers blockchain for cross-border payments: report
Bank of Thailand could soon use blockchain for payments and also for managing its supply chain financing and document authentication, according to Dr. Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Thai SEC publishes new regulations covering cryptocurrency
Thailand’s financial markets regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has finally announced its regulatory framework for initial coin offerings. The laws will come into effect on July 16.
5 ICO projects may soon launch in Thailand, regulator says
The SEC is poised to approve five ICO projects to register for fundraising procedures as soon as the organic law of Thailand's digital asset decree takes effect in late June.
Thailand exempts crypto investors from 7% VAT ‘to reduce tax burden’
Thailand’s Revenue Department announced that it would be waiving the 7% value-added tax (VAT) for all individual cryptocurrency investors.
Block Hedge brings you South-East Asia’s mega blockchain event in Bangkok
After receiving a huge response from the Crypto Con Mumbai, the Block Hedge team is now bringing South-East Asia’s biggest Blockchain event in Thailand.