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Ledger Wallets Taken off Shelves in 7 Asian Markets as Spy Chip Probe Deepens
14.10.2026
Ledger has told resellers and distributors in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop selling its hardware wallets and pull them from shelves while it investigates tampered devices. Seven Markets Go Dark In an incident update posted Oct. 13, the French hardware wallet maker said:...
Bitcoin Price Sits at $82K as Thailand Opens the Door to Bitcoin ETFs
9.10.2026
Thailand’s securities regulator has finalized the rules for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the first products can list from Oct. 16. The catch, however, is that the local market they are built for has lost more than half its active traders since 2024. Eleven Notices...
Thai Investors Sue Tether Over $42M USDT Freeze Without Warrant
2.9.2026
Two Thai businessmen say Tether blacklisted $42.4 million of their USDT four months before any court authorized the freeze, and now they’re suing to get it back. A Freeze Before Any Warrant Nutthawat Rukthammachalern and Natthawat Kasamvilas filed suit against Tether on Aug. 31 in the U.S....
Thailand’s SEC Seeks Comment on Draft Regulations for Crypto ETFs
25.8.2026
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on drafted regulations concerning bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, the country’s securities regulator disclosed two specific feedback exercises for draft rules and amended eligibility criteria...
Thailand SEC Accuses Bitkub Executives of Hiding $50M Hack Losses From Regulators
29.7.2026
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub Online and two former directors for allegedly making false entries in official reports between May and October 2021. SEC Allegations and Reporting Breaches Thailand’s Securities...
Combating Illicit Flows: Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
13.7.2026
The institution announced that this measure targets the country’s shadow economy, which accounted for nearly 41% of its GDP by 2015. The Bank of Thailand is already applying the proposed checks on large cash transactions and on gold bullion movements, reducing volumes considerably. Bank of Thailand...
Bank of Thailand Backs 1:1 Baht Stablecoin While Tightening Cross-Border Payment Rules
1.7.2026
The Bank of Thailand plans to open a public consultation on a proposed digital stablecoin that would require full 1:1 backing with Thai baht reserves. Baht-Pegged Stablecoin Framework The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the national currency as part of an initiative...
Thailand Expands $307M Crypto Mining Probe as Chinese Financiers Face Arrests
23.6.2026
Thailand has expanded a probe into a transnational Chinese criminal network that used illegal crypto-mining to launder over $300 million annually from online scams and gambling. Rigs Seized and Power Stolen Thai authorities have expanded an investigation into illegal cryptocurrency mining networks...
Thailand SEC to Launch Spot Crypto ETFs With New Market‑Making System
23.1.2026
Thailand’s securities regulator is reportedly preparing to launch spot cryptocurrency ETFs with a new market‑making system designed to ensure liquidity and stable trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Solving the Liquidity Puzzle Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed...
Report: Thailand Puts USDT Under Watch as Stablecoins Enter Grey Money Dragnet
13.1.2026
The Bank of Thailand has reportedly moved to place tether ( USDT) under its monitoring framework as part of a broader campaign against grey money, after identifying that a large share of stablecoin activity on local platforms is linked to foreign participants, according to a Tuesday report by...
World’s Iris-Scanning Halted in Thailand as Officials Demand Data Destruction
27.11.2025
Thailand has ordered World, the biometric ID project backed by Sam Altman, to halt all iris-scanning operations and erase 1.2 million biometric records following violations of the country’s data protection law. Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee issued the directive on Nov. 24, saying...
Bitkub Weighs Hong Kong IPO to Raise About $200 Million
24.11.2025
Thai crypto exchange Bitkub is reported to consider an IPO in Hong Kong that could raise roughly $200 million. Bloomberg reports on November 24, 2025 that Bangkok‑based Bitkub, founded in 2018, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong as early as next year to raise about $200 million...
Thai Crypto Exchange Bitkub Weighs Hong Kong IPO: Report
24.11.2025
Thailand-based Bitkub is considering an IPO in Hong Kong to raise approximately $200 million
Tether Assists Global Law Enforcement in $12M Crypto Crime Bust
16.11.2025
The Thai Royal Police and U.S. Secret Service seized $12 million in USDT linked to a Southeast Asia scam network, arresting 73 suspects and confiscating assets worth $15.67 million. Tether’s Role in Tracing and Freezing Funds The Thai Royal Police and the U.S. Secret Service recently executed...
Mahidol University to Advance Digital Green Real‑World Assets (RWAs) in Thailand
16.10.2025
Mahidol University’s Faculty of Engineering has signed a triparty Memorandum of Understanding with ZERO13 and Unique Transformation Co., Ltd. to accelerate the development of Thailand’s carbon credit ecosystem, strengthening education, research, technology and market access. The five‑year...
Thailand Will Extend Its ETF Offering Beyond Bitcoin, Says Regulator: Bloomberg
2.10.2025
The country's SEC will allow local mutual funds and institutions to issue such funds under rules, SEC secretary-general Pornanong Budsaratragoon said
Bank of Thailand Warns More Account Freezes Are Incoming
28.9.2025
Authorities at the Bank of Thailand warned that more bank accounts could be frozen in the next few days as part of the institution’s campaign to curb online scams and recover victims’ funds. The bank has already frozen millions of accounts linked to those crimes. Bank of Thailand Acknowledges More...
‘A New Level of Insanity’: Bank of Thailand Freezes Over 3 Million Accounts, Sets Transfer Limits
15.9.2025
The Central Bank of Thailand intensified its fight against online scams by freezing over 3 million accounts linked to illicit activity. Nonetheless, thousands say they were affected by the measure despite not being involved in the scams. Central Bank of Thailand Acts Against Online Scams, Freezes...
Thailand Launches Digital Asset Payments Pilot to Stimulate Travel and Economy
19.8.2025
Thailand is rolling out a landmark crypto-to-baht conversion system for tourists, fusing digital asset regulation with e-money infrastructure to energize spending and boost tourism. Thailand Introduces Controlled Crypto Conversion for Boosting Travel Economy The Securities and Exchange Commission...
Thailand’s Digital Tourist Wallet Rolls Out, With Crypto Link Still Stuck in Sandbox
18.8.2025
Bangkok’s push to revive tourism now includes an e-money wallet for foreign visitors, with a crypto conversion feature still under regulatory review