Leading altcoins to consider buying as Thailand tests crypto trading
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Thailand’s trial of crypto trading boosts altcoin interest as Lightchain AI raising $15.3m in presale. Thailand’s latest move to trial crypto trading has sparked renewed interest in the altcoin market. As the country explores […]
Thailand appoints two crypto leaders as financial center advisors
The Thailand International Digital Business & Finance Center has appointed Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche and Dao5 founder Tekin Salimi as advisors to advance its blockchain technology. According to local media Kaohoon International, Director of the TIDC, Wai Man Raymond Chu, announced that Salimi and Manche will be joining the center as advisors. He hopes […]
Thailand might explore stablecoins but no official confirmation yet
Phuket’s crypto sandbox is set for 2025, but new reports suggest Thailand’s government may also be quietly exploring stablecoins. On Jan. 30, reports emerged that Thailand’s Finance Minister, during a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission, revealed that the government is exploring the possibility of issuing stablecoins backed by government bonds, according to sources […]
Thailand unveils Phuket crypto sandbox plan, regional push
Thailand plans to launch a cryptocurrency sandbox program in Phuket this October. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced the program during an ASEAN economic discussion. According to the Bangkok Post report, the sandbox will focus on stablecoins to minimize risk while allowing innovation. This controlled testing environment allows businesses and consumers to experiment with cryptocurrency […]
Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval, crackdown on Polymarket
Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities. Source link
Thailand SEC considers green lighting Bitcoin ETFs as active crypto accounts near 300k
Thailand regulators are considering approval for exchange-traded funds that invest directly in Bitcoin for the first time in history in order to boost the nation’s budding crypto sector. According to a Bloomberg report published on Jan. 15, the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission might allow Bitcoin ETFs to list on local exchanges for the first […]
Thailand pilots crypto payments for tourists in Phuket
Thailand is launching a pilot program to allow foreign tourists to use cryptocurrency for payments in Phuket. Announced by Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, the initiative aims to make digital payments easier and quicker for tourists while boosting the nation’s competitiveness in the tourism sector. Set to operate within Thailand’s existing legal frameworks, the project […]
Thailand to pilot cryptocurrency payments in Phuket
Thailand is set to launch a pilot program in Phuket in 2025, enabling tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions and streamlining digital payments. Source link
Russian man beaten and robbed in Thailand over crypto dispute
Thai police have launched a manhunt for two Russian suspects accused of turning a cryptocurrency-related dispute into a violent robbery in Phuket. According to the local newspaper Khaosod, a 31-year-old Russian national was assaulted and robbed of $20,000 in a hotel in Karon, Phuket. The two suspects, who were known associates of the victim, allegedly […]
