Thailand Financial News
08.03 / 16:17
regulation
Taxes
Thailand reportedly exempts 7% crypto tax for traders on authorized exchanges
The finance ministry of Thailand has reportedly eased up crypto tax regulations to promote investment in the digital asset market.
02.03 / 21:52
cryptocurrency
Investment
Bitcoin
Bitcoin booms as the rouble tumbles: What role is crypto playing in the Ukraine war?
As Russia's rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are rising, stoking speculation that their use could help Moscow bypass the West's economic blockade.
02.03 / 16:17
business
Binance
Asia
stake
Binance back in Malaysia via a strategic stake in regulated digital exchange
Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume is returning to the Malaysian markets with a strategic stake in the country’s regulated digital asset trading platfrom MX Global.
01.03 / 22:59
cryptocurrency
Investment
Bitcoin
Bitcoin overtakes flatlining rouble as a more valuable currency as Russia sanctions bite
The total market value of Bitcoin has overtaken that of the plummeting Russian rouble, as speculation is growing that the digital coin and other cryptocurrencies could help Moscow cushion the blow of international sanctions.
22.02 / 13:43
business
stocks
Bitcoin
Here’s how Thai Stock Exchange plans to connect crypto with its digital asset platform
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is looking at launching a new digital asset exchange integrated with the cryptocurrency market, according to president Pakorn Peetathawatchai.
17.02 / 18:55
Binance
regulation
Middle east
regulatory
Binance stopped 'all activities focused on Israel' following regulatory request: Report
Major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly halted activities and marketing to Israelis following a request from one of the country’s financial regulators over licensing.
16.02 / 16:22
business
Binance
regulation
Deal
Financial
Binance's Paysafe deal worries UK financial watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial authority in the United Kingdom, has raised concerns over Binance’s recent partnership with Paysafe, a retail payment processor.
15.02 / 10:21
cryptocurrency
This Cafe Gives Crypto-Related Advice Alongside Coffee And Cakes
The cafe has turned into a haven for cryptocurrency traders.
14.02 / 14:03
Blockchain
defi
Platform
World’s first official Ju Jitsu and Muay Thai athletes made available on Sports NFT marketplace
NFTs (nonfungible tokens) have already proven their ability to improve businesses and communities; however, there is another major use case that should not be overlooked. That is, the entire sports world, including the lesser-known leagues and all the athletes that create it. As the current system is set up, only the players in well-known sports get the proper support from their fans and are compensated accordingly.
06.02 / 05:23
Blockchain
Adoption
Asia
Bitcoin
All eyes on Asia — Crypto’s new chapter post-China
A fundamental trait of crypto is as an asset class that transcends jurisdictions. Yet, one of the key hubs driving adoption and innovation is Asia. Since the heady days of Korea’s Kimchi premium and Bitcoin (BTC) arbitrage opportunities, the region is playing a role in defining crypto’s development pathways and anchoring its future.
05.02 / 16:59
BLOCK
Binance
SEC
Here’s why Thailand has all the right spices for crypto deals, mining & ventures
Business partnerships and ventures are important in crypto as they indicate where and when major moves might take place in the near future. That said, several signs are pointing to one particular location at the moment. So what is this country and why is it so special?
05.02 / 03:09
UPS
Digital
Bitcoin
Thai Central Bank Developing Own Digital Currency
If you can’t beat them, join them. Unable to control the growing popularity and adoption of cryptocurrencies, which mostly remain outside of the purview of central banks and other regulatory authorities, it seems that central banks across the globe are gradually opening up to embrace the phenomenon. The latest to explore launching its own cryptocurrency is the Bank of Thailand (BoT). (See also: Can Bitcoin Kill Central Banks?)
02.02 / 17:13
business
regulation
Analysis
regulatory
Major crypto exchanges eye Asian market amid growing regulatory clarity
Major crypto exchanges originating from Asia as well as from the West have shown an increasing interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
02.02 / 14:59
cryptocurrency
Bitcoin
2024
2024 bitcoin halving to trigger another market frenzy, says Thai exchange
Bitcoin is set for another bull run and market frenzy when it goes through another halving, Thailand's largest digital-asset exchange Bitkub Capital Group Holdings has said.
01.02 / 21:05
COST
Provident
Digital
Fitch
South East Asian banks venturing into crypto face heightened risks, warns Fitch
After a year of enthusiastic ventures and acceptance regarding cryptocurrencies, banks in South East Asia might be in for a hard time going forward, analysts at top financial institutions have warned.
01.02 / 12:57
Adoption
Taxes
Bitcoin
Thailand scraps 15% crypto capital gains tax following public backlash
Thailand has decided to suspend the implementation of its 15% cryptocurrency capital gains tax for now. The proposal, which was presented earlier this year, triggered a lot of opposition, but it appears that some sort of crypto tax will still be implemented.
01.02 / 06:45
OKEx
Crypto exchanges
Mudrex
Here's what crypto exchanges are offering to lure investors
crypto exchanges and trading platforms have launched promotional campaigns to lure investors. These campaigns are aimed at attracting investors to support declining trading volumes amid steep fall and rising regulatory concerns. ETMarkets.com reached out to various exchanges seeking out information about their giveaways for the crypto users. Here is the complete information about offerings of all the exchanges:OKXThe second-largest crypto exchange in the world, OKX, is set to give away $3 million as a part of the Asia Lunar New Year promotion for participants from Asian countries.
31.01 / 19:49
Ethereum
Binance
coinbase
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Gets More Investments, Ethereum - Less, Thailand Scraps Crypto Tax + More News
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31.01 / 12:59
UPS
Reuters
Digital
Thai Cafe Welcomes Traders to Offer Crypto Advice
A cafe in the northeastern corner of Thailand has become a meeting point for cryptocurrency traders, according to Reuters reported on Jan. 30.
31.01 / 09:39
cryptocurrency
This Thailand cafe serves cryptocurrency advice with coffee and cake
A cafe in northeast Thailand has become home to cryptocurrency traders, adding banks of screens showing the latest market moves and dishing out investment advice alongside coffee and cake.
25.01 / 19:40
Binance
ETF
coinbase
Bitcoin
YouTube NFTs, MicroStrategy to Keep Buying Bitcoin + More News
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