Thai police collaborated with Chinese authorities to freeze $2.5 million in Tether (USDT) linked to a high-profile scam operation. The suspects, two Chinese nationals, Ye Wanyou, 29, and Li Weijie, 30, were arrested on February 5 at a Bangkok residence. These two are reportedly said to have attempted to erase
Thailand Strengthens Blockchain Thailand is making strong moves to become a leader in digital finance. The country is strengthening its blockchain strategy with top experts. The Thailand International Digital Business and Financial Center (TIDC) has appointed two advisors. They are Tekin Salimi and Rushi Manche. Their role is to bolster
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand plans to launch a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based platform for trading tokenized securities. This move aims to enhance capital market efficiency and attract more investors. According to the Bangkok Post, the platform will allow securities firms to trade digital tokens, capitalizing on
Thailand’s cybercrime authorities plan to propose banning Polymarket. The decentralized prediction marketplace facilitates betting on global events using cryptocurrencies. Authorities believe this may qualify as illegal online gambling under Thai law. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Thailand’s cybercrime investigation bureau emphasized the urgency of restricting Polymarket. Officials stated the
The crypto industry has come a long way since the creation of Bitcoin. From being just a technological development to becoming its own fintech sector, the crypto industry gained attention from across the world. It is now on the way to become one of the significant parts of the global
Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former prime minister, suggested a Bitcoin pilot project in Phuket as a test field for the cryptocurrency with an eye on the tourist industry. The CEO of Binance Thailand thinks it’s a great idea and would help the nation compete and attract tech-savvy tourists, so he’s on
Thailand’s crypto landscape is seeing a significant transformation, moving from a retail-driven market to one focused on institutional investment, according to Binance Thailand CEO Nirun Fuwattananukul. In a recent opinion piece for the Bangkok Post, Fuwattananukul praised the latest regulatory proposal by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a “vital
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed updating investment regulations to allow mutual and private funds to invest in crypto assets. This comes as the country sees growing interest in cryptocurrency, especially with more institutional players getting involved. The draft proposal released by the Thai SEC on Oct
China’s efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency-related crimes and enforce stricter regulations have taken a significant step forward. Zhang Moumou, the central figure in a vast crypto pyramid scheme, has been extradited to China from Thailand after an intense international search. This breakthrough marks the first time China has successfully
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its nod to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to pioneer the launch of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the country. This development marks Thailand’s entry into the global trend of embracing cryptocurrency-based investment instruments. The ETF, dubbed the ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund
