CLAUDE
Thailand's SEC enhances investor protection with new cryptocurrency trading rules.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new guidelines to strengthen investor protection in the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC has mandated clearer disclosure of risk warnings and restrictions on digital asset business operators' deposit and lending services.
Thai Political Party Proposes $300 Digital Currency Stimulus
The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand has proposed giving all residents 16 years and older a digital currency stipend of $300 if it wins the next election. The initiative is a stimulus project aimed at helping the local economy using blockchain technology.
Thai Political Party Proposes Digital Currency Stimulus
The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand plans to give all Thai residents over the age of 16 a stipend of $300 in digital currency if the party wins the next election. The initiative aims to stimulate the local economy using blockchain technology.
Thailand SEC Eases ICO Restrictions
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to lift restrictions on retail investment in initial coin offerings (ICOs). The SEC aims to permit bigger investments in asset-backed ICOs, including those backed by real estate and infrastructure.
Thailand SEC Considers Ban on Crypto Staking and Lending
Thailand's SEC is seeking public comments on a draft regulation that would ban virtual asset service providers from offering or engaging in any crypto staking or lending activities.
Thailand Waives Taxes on Investment Tokens
Thailand's cabinet has agreed to waive corporate income tax and VAT for companies issuing investment tokens, encouraging alternative capital raising in addition to conventional methods. The government hopes to generate 128 billion Thai baht from investment token offerings over the next two years.
Thai SEC Regulates Crypto Custody Providers
New crypto custody guidelines from Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) safeguard bitcoin investors. VASPs must put up a digital wallet management system to ensure efficient custody under the new laws. Designing, implementing, and maintaining digital wallets and keys need VASP policies.
First Virtual Banks By 2025 From Bank Of Thailand
Bank of Thailand will enable virtual banks for the first time. Financial businesses will provide services by 2025. The move boosts competitiveness and Thailand's economy. The licensing structure will regulate and supervise virtual banks like regular commercial banks.
Thai SEC Bars Crypto Staking & Lender Services after Zipmex’s Bankruptcy
Thai regulator has banned digital asset operators from offering crypto depository services that pay returns to depositors to protect traders and the public from service providers’ business risks.
Huobi to Delist Monero and Privacy Tokens on Regulatory Account
Huobi Global has unveiled its plans to delist privacy tokens, counting Monero (XMR), Dash (DSH), Decred (DCR), Firo (FIRO), Verge (XVG), Zcash (ZEC) and Horizen (ZEN) as the digital assets that will be affected.