Business 10 September 2019

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.

Business 6 September 2019

Thai authorities arrest gang member over $16M alleged crypto fraud

Mana Jumuang has been described as the “cryptocurrency wizard,” a name police say he used to encourage investors to part with their cash.

Business 3 September 2019

Thailand based Bitcoin Co. ceasing operations

Completely out of nowhere, the Thailand exchange announced it would shut down in a few months.

Tech 30 August 2019

Thailand customs department to use TradeLens blockchain platform

The new blockchain application will allow Thai customs officials to track shipments more accurately.

Business 26 August 2019

Thai SEC warns against yet another crypto investment scam

The new Thai scam poses as a legitimate digital currency trading platform operating from overseas.

Business 5 August 2019

Thailand regulator intends to tackle crypto money laundering

Maj Gen Preecha Charoensahayanon believes Thailand needs to focus on crypto money laundering, as its proving popular for criminals.

Business 26 July 2019

Huobi granted digital asset trading license in Thailand

Huobi hopes to offer a leading exchange service to the South East Asian country.

Business 20 June 2019

Alleged crypto fraudster arrested in Thailand over $11 million scam

A Swiss fraudster allegedly convinced suspects they were buying gold, but ran away with their money instead.

Business 3 May 2019

Thailand ready to amend 2019 Securities and Exchange Act

Now that Thailand has a new securities act, the country has announced its ready to amend that act with regulations for tokenized securities.

Business 15 April 2019

Seasteading Bitcoin investor runs afoul of Thai law

A libertarian Bitcoin investor thought he could escape society through seasteading to find the freedom he craves. The Thai government feels otherwise, and he’s in big trouble now.

Business 15 March 2019

Stock Exchange of Thailand to launch digital assets platform in 2020

The exchange has confirmed it would be working closely with a range of different stakeholders to develop the platform ahead of its launch next year.

Business 14 March 2019

Thailand approves first ICO portal, targets STOs next

Thailand’s Securities and Exchanges Commission has approved the first initial coin offering portal. And the commission isn't stopping there, promising to look into Security Token Offerings next.