Business 8 hours ago

Thailand crypto mining scam allegedly victimizes 140

A crypto mining site has been accused of stealing as much as $1.34 million from its investors.

Business 18 January 2019

Thai stock exchange wants digital assets license for crypto trading

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has announced plans to apply for a digital assets license, which would allow the firm to setup a new authorized cryptocurrency exchange in the country.

Business 10 January 2019

Thailand welcomes first crypto exchanges as SEC issues new licenses

Overseen by the Ministry of Finance, the first licenses have been issued to four cryptocurrency exchanges, with two rejected and a further license application still in the balance.

Tech 3 January 2019

Thailand getting ready for blockchain-powered elections

Thailand is hoping to make voting easier, and voting fraud a thing of the past, by introducing blockchain technology to its voting systems.

Business 4 December 2018

Thailand tests blockchain-tracked VAT payments

Thailand’s Revenue Department has begun tests for tracking value-added tax (VAT) payments through blockchain.

Business 15 November 2018

Avoid unlicensed crypto exchanges, Thai SEC tells public

The chief financial regulator of Thailand has warned investors to avoid the unregulated Q Exchange, following an order issued to the firm to stop advertising on account of a lack of a sufficient license.​

Business 12 November 2018

Upbit makes its move into Thai, Indonesian markets

Upbit, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, has reportedly set up a website for crypto exchanges in Thai and Indonesian languages, as part of its attempt to market its trading services to customers in the two Asian countries.

Business 8 November 2018

Thai siblings linked to $24M crypto scam plead not guilty

The three siblings arrested in Thailand on allegations of fraudulently tricking a Finnish investor into shelling out over $24 million in cryptocurrency have pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges.

Tech 7 November 2018

Thai revenue department turns to blockchain for tackling tax avoidance

The revenue department in Thailand has become the latest government body to turn to blockchain technology, after it announced plans for tackling tax avoidance and investigating fraud.

Business 29 October 2018

Thai SEC warns public against unregistered crypto businesses

Thailand’s SEC is cautioning the public about cryptocurrency-related businesses operating without its authorization.

Business 11 October 2018

Thai authorities revoke passport of suspect in $24M crypto scam

A suspect involved in a Thailand cryptocurrency scam is unable to return home after the Foreign Ministry of Thailand revoked his passport.

Business 4 September 2018

Thai AML body seeks power to seize crypto assets

Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) is looking to expand its powers to allow for seizure of digital assets.