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Thai SEC adds BTC and other digital assets plus carbon credits as eligible underlying assets for regulated derivatives, with TFEX to design crypto-linked contracts to attract institutional traders and support ETF-like products. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the…
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Thailand has officially recognized cryptocurrencies as an underlying asset under the Derivatives Trading Act. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Thai government approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to allow cryptocurrencies to be used as the foundation for regulated futures…
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Residents of Thailand may soon have access to crypto exchange-traded funds as the Securities and Exchange Commission is working on formalizing regulations. Thai SEC deputy secretary-general, Jomkwan Kongsakul, has recently confirmed that the regulator plans on issuing formal guidelines that…
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The Thai SEC want to open the market up to exchange-traded funds backed by other digital assets outside of the typical Bitcoin ETF that exists in the market. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission…
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Thailand has chosen crypto exchange KuCoin to lead its new tokenized bond program, an initiative that aims to aims to modernize public fundraising.
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Can Thailand’s $60 billion tourism industry become the proving ground for crypto payments, turning digital assets from speculative tools into something travelers actually use? Thailand wants crypto spending from visitors Thailand has introduced TouristDigiPay, a system that lets foreign visitors…
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Thailand will introduce a new cryptocurrency-to-baht conversion system for international visitors starting Monday, aimed at boosting the country’s struggling tourism sector. The “TouristDigiPay” initiative allows foreign travelers to exchange digital assets for Thai currency through regulated electronic payment channels. The…
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Thailand’s proposal to launch a cryptocurrency sandbox for foreign tourists has reached the public hearing stage. The program will be a joint effort between the SEC and the central bank. According to a recent report from Bangkok Post, government regulators…
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Thailand’s SEC is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to digital asset listing rules for licensed crypto exchanges, with stricter disclosure requirements and broader listing allowances. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has opened a public consultation on proposed…
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Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on capital gains tax for crypto transactions, aiming to boost tax revenue and position the country as a global digital asset hub. Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved a new tax measure aimed at…
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KuCoin has officially launched a fully licensed crypto exchange in Thailand, marking the first locally regulated platform under the KuCoin brand. Crypto exchange KuCoin has publicly launched KuCoin Thailand, a fully regulated digital asset trading platform operating under the supervision…
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The Thailand SEC will block access to five cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, and CoinEx. The platforms have been accused of offering services in the region without a license. According to an official notice issued by the financial watchdog, the…
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Thailand’s Finance Ministry plans to issue 5 billion baht ($150 million) in digital investment tokens—called the G-Token—within two months. Unlike traditional bonds, the G-Token is not classified as a debt instrument. Instead, it will be offered under Thailand’s budget borrowing…
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Tether has listed its gold-backed token XAUT on Maxbit, making the Thai platform the first in the country to offer access to the blockchain-based precious metal asset. Stablecoin issuer Tether is bringing its gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUT), to Thailand…
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Under new regulations, Thailand will enhance its efforts to prevent foreign peer-to-peer crypto exchanges from targeting local users. Thailand is ramping up its efforts to fight cybercrime with some new changes to its laws, focusing on cracking down harder on…

