A prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party announced the 10,000-baht (~$300) giveaway policy … [Read more...] about Thailand opposition party promises a crypto handout in case of election victory
Thai Stock Exchange to launch crypto trading platform
Pakorn Peetathawatchai, president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), revealed details of a new platform and shared insights into country’s digital future. … [Read more...] about Thai Stock Exchange to launch crypto trading platform
Thailand authorities grant crypto licence to four companies
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has granted digital asset business licences to four applicants, while rejecting two others. … [Read more...] about Thailand authorities grant crypto licence to four companies
Crypto news in brief (December 3, 2018): Thailand, G20, JumpStart, General Motors
- Thailand’s Revenue Department is considering implementing blockchain to prevent fraudulent VAT refund fraud in the country - G20 participants have declared their commitment to regulate cryptocurrencies - JumpStart, along with six other funds from across Ohio, plan to invest $100 million in early-stage blockchain startups - American car manufacturing giant General Motors … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (December 3, 2018): Thailand, G20, JumpStart, General Motors
Crypto news in brief (November 14, 2018): IBM, Thailand, ethereum mining, Bosch, IOTA, GMO, VAKT
- IBM will promote blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Thailand - Mining is no longer profitable for ethereum - Bosch has partnered with IOTA - GMO has reported a loss of 640 million yen (about $5.6 million) for its cryptocurrency mining business - Shell and BP are among a group of firms planning to launch a blockchain platform to automate post-trade … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (November 14, 2018): IBM, Thailand, ethereum mining, Bosch, IOTA, GMO, VAKT
Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand stated that bitcoin futures trading service, offered by local brokerage firm Phillip Securities (Thailand) Plc, does not break rules. But SEC urged investors to exercise caution due to high risk of investments in cryptocurrency related instruments. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s SEC doesn’t prohibit bitcoin futures trading, but warns about risks of cryptocurrencies