Thailand’s parliament on Friday elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, as the country’s new prime minister. The 58-year-old will …
Thai
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Regulation
Thai SEC and central bank plan to launch crypto sandbox for foreign tourists
by shayaanby shayaanKey Takeaways The Thai SEC and central bank has introduced a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to convert digital assets into …
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Adoption
DV8 completes first step in Thai crypto treasury pivot with 99.9% warrant execution
by shayaanby shayaanDV8 has completed its first capital raise since undergoing a strategic shift toward becoming Southeast Asia’s first crypto treasury company, securing approximately …
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Adoption
Fortune Magazine owner to lead Thai firm’s pivot into Bitcoin and DeFi banking
by shayaanby shayaanDV8 Public Company Limited, a publicly listed firm in Thailand looking to reinvent itself as a Bitcoin Treasury firm, has appointed Thai …
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A consortium of Bitcoin-native investors is acquiring DV8, a Thai-listed firm primarily engaged in retail and consumer electronics distribution, in a bid …
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Adoption
Asian consortium led by Metaplanet, Sora Ventures targets Thai market with DV8 acquisition
by shayaanby shayaanA consortium led by the founding forces behind Japan’s Metaplanet, known as the “MicroStrategy of Asia,” announced plans on July 3 to …
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In brief Thai police arrested Chinese national Tianwei at Don Mueang Airport on June 12 for allegedly stealing $6.15 million in Bitcoin. …
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Markets
Asia Morning Briefing: Thai Banks May Soon Hold Crypto, SCB10X CEO Signals Sandbox Push
by shayaanby shayaanGood Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during …
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Thai police have raided the offices of five unlicensed cryptocurrency firms, arresting 11 employees as part of a wider crackdown on illicit …
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A Thai and Chinese police collaboration led to two arrests and the seizure of $2.5 million worth of Tether’s USDT stablecoin, the …