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Thai SEC wants to lift restrictions on initial coin offerings
30.3.2023
The latest proposal by the SEC of Thailand follows a series of regulatory changes targeting the digital asset market in the country
Report: UAE Central Bank Implements Digital Currency Strategy
29.3.2023
The central bank in the United Arab Emirates said it has started implementing its digital currency strategy with partners G42 Cloud and R3. According to the central bank, the digital currency initiative is expected to “further position and solidify the UAE as a leading global financial...
Thai Crypto Exchange Zipmex's $100 Million Bailout Stumbles as Payment Missed
24.3.2023
Troubled crypto exchange Zipmex's $100 million bailout deal is in jeopardy as the exchange has not received its latest payment due March 23.
The exchange was slated to receive $1.25 million on Thursday as part of its $100 million acquisition deal with V Ventures, a subsidiary of Thoresen Thai...
Zipmex Acquisition Stumbles as Buyer Misses Payment: Bloomberg
24.3.2023
The payment was due on March 23 and was required to fund working capital
Today in Crypto: Tender.fi Hacker Returns Stolen Funds, Hedera Confirms Exploit and Turns Off Mainnet Proxies, Meta Mulling Decentralized Text-based App
10.3.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Tender.fi Hacker Returns Stolen Funds, Hedera Confirms Exploit and Turns Off Mainnet Proxies, Meta Mulling...
Report: Thai Govt to Grant Tax Waivers to Issuers of Digital Asset Investment Tokens
10.3.2023
Thailand’s government has said companies that issue digital tokens will receive a waiver that exempts them from paying corporate and value-added tax. According to a report, the Thai government anticipates losing just over $1 billion in tax revenue as a result of the waiver. Relaxation of...
SEC of Thailand wants public feedback on crypto lending, staking ban
10.3.2023
Thailand's securities regulator believes that crypto firms should not be allowed to deploy users’ deposits and provide lending services
Today in Crypto: Pro-Russian & Neo-Nazi Militia Groups Promoting Digital Wallets for Crowdfunding on Telegram, Crypto Scams in Hong Kong up 67%, Thailand to Offer Tax Breaks for Investment Tokens Issuers
7.3.2023
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Thailand to offer tax breaks for investment token issuers
7.3.2023
The government of Thailand expects that investment token offerings could generate more than $3.7 billion in the next two years
Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Firms Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters
7.3.2023
The waiving of corporation and sales taxes targets companies that issue digital tokens for investment
Spain a Hotbed for Cryptocurrency Real Estate Deals, According to Study
7.3.2023
A recent study indicates that Spain is one of the hottest countries regarding real estate offerings that can be paid with cryptocurrency. The report, prepared by Forex Suggest, found that Spain is the country with the most properties available for crypto, followed by Thailand, Portugal, and...
Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Restart Customer Withdrawals After Closing Takeover Deal
20.2.2023
Zipmex, the South East Asian cryptocurrency exchange that found itself embroiled in a credit crunch last year, will re-open customer withdrawals this week
Zipmex says it may resume 100% of Z wallet withdrawals subject to conditions
15.2.2023
The creditors have until February 21, 2023, to vote on a new scheme proposed by the company
Thailand Issues New Regulations on Custodied Cryptocurrencies
19.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has issued new regulations on custodied cryptocurrencies. Companies offering crypto custody services are now required to “establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys...
Today in Crypto: Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities, Monex Group Interested in FTX Japan, Bitget Launches Copy Trading in Spot Market
17.1.2023
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SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules
17.1.2023
The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of occurrence of any unforeseen events
Bank of Thailand to allow first virtual banks by 2025
15.1.2023
By allowing virtual banks, Thailand seeks to boost competition and economic growth
Crypto exchange Zipmex probed by Thai SEC amid buyout
11.1.2023
The cryptocurrency exchange is the subject of a probe by local monetary authorities in Thailand for a potential breach of local rules for digital asset service providers
BMW Partners With Coinweb to Develop Blockchain-Based Vehicle Financing Automation and Loyalty Program in Thailand
31.12.2022
BMW, the luxury car manufacturer, has partnered with Coinweb, a decentralized blockchain layer 2-based company, to introduce blockchain-based tools to its operations. The company will develop blockchain-based automation for vehicle financing processes, and also a rewards program for customers...
Thai SEC to tighten up rules for crypto, focus on investor protection
13.12.2022
Thailand's chief regulator highlights the importance of tighter control over the cryptocurrency-related advertisements