Thailand
Thai Crypto Exchange Bitkub Weighs Hong Kong IPO: Report
Thailand-based Bitkub is considering an IPO in Hong Kong to raise approximately $200 million.
Thailand Will Extend Its ETF Offering Beyond Bitcoin, Says Regulator: Bloomberg
The country's SEC will allow local mutual funds and institutions to issue such funds under rules, SEC secretary-general Pornanong Budsaratragoon said.
Thailand’s Digital Tourist Wallet Rolls Out, With Crypto Link Still Stuck in Sandbox
Bangkok’s push to revive tourism now includes an e-money wallet for foreign visitors, with a crypto conversion feature still under regulatory review.
Thai SEC Consults on Rules Allowing Exchanges to Offer Utility Tokens
The regulator is proposing allowing crypto exchanges to issue their own utility tokens.
Thailand to Block OKX, Bybit and Others, Citing Lack of License
OKX, Bybit, 1000x, and XT are among the exchanges that will be blocked in Thailand by the end of June.
Thai Government to Issue $150M Worth of Digital Investment Tokens
The initial 5 billion baht offering is meant to "test the market," Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said Tuesday at a briefing.
Hippo Meme Token Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Skyrockets
The increasing popularity of "Moo Deng," a newborn hippo from Thailand, sent hippo-themed token MOODENG skyrocketing. The Solana token’s market cap has surged above $110 million, becoming one of the few to reach that level from zero in recent months, according to CoinMarketCap. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty
The launch of a Digital Wallet Policy to stimulate the economy earlier this month "may face delays or revisions or even cancelation due to the recent developments," one expert said.
Binance Exec's Wife Denies Extradition Report; Thailand Tightens Crypto Regulation
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the latest update on the Binance saga as its executive Nadeem Anjarwalla has been located in Kenya after escaping from Nigeria. Plus, crypto exchange, Woo X becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer retail customers exposure to tokenized U.S. Treasury bills. And, authorities in Thailand have decided to block “unauthorized” crypto platforms.
Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms
The Thai SEC cited earlier decisions by nations like India and the Philippines in blocking unauthorized platforms.
