Bank of Thailand makes headway in digital currency
Thailand’s central bank is reported to be working with commercial banks in developing a distributed ledger system.
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Thailand examines blockchain use for palm oil trade
The blockchain system is expected to help farmers who have trouble turning a profit due to low and unstable palm oil prices.
Zipmex crypto exchange acquires license to operate in Thailand
The Thai SEC has approved crypto exchange Zipmex to operate in the country, becoming one of just a handful of crypto exchanges licensed in the Asian nation
Thailand crypto scam prompts government probe
The alleged pyramid scheme known as Khung Nong Cryptocurrency Trading became popular with investors in 2018.
This week in tech: Asia shows the blockchain world how it’s done
From Thailand’s e-visa to India’s Tata consultants, America’s AMD to China’s TikTok, blockchain is ending the year on a high as more global giants adopt.
24 Chinese crypto scam fraudsters arrested in Thailand
Authorities in Thailand have arrested 24 Chinese nationals in connection with a BTC investment scam thought to be operating an industrial scale from Bangkok.
Thailand to reboot crypto policies in 2020, apply blockchain to oil
Thailand’s crypto and blockchain industry has struggled, so they are hoping to change things up in the new year.
Thai SEC mulls amending crypto laws to promote growth
The SEC wants to make the regulations even better so as to promote the growth of the crypto industry.
Thailand turns to blockchain for help in tourist VAT refunds
Thailand will integrate blockchain in its VAT refunds for tourists starting later this month.
Hong Kong, Thailand to release joint CBDC report by Q1 2020
Hong Kong and Thailand have been conducting research on a state-backed digital currency, with the report coming by Q1 next year.
This week in tech: China all in on blockchain, more nations explore CBDCs
Led by its Chairman Xi Jinping, China is all in on blockchain as Bahamas explores CBDC. Regulators are also stepping up their game as blockchain makes its mark
Thai crypto exchange Bitkub bags $1.67M in pre-Series A funding
Bitkub is one of only three cryptocurrency exchanges that the Thai Securities and Exchanges Commission has licensed to operate in the Southeast Asian country.