Thailand

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Thai SEC Asks Zipmex to Clarify Withdrawal Freeze
The crypto exchange was asked whether it used Celsius Network or Babel Finance in connection to its ZipUp program.
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A Singapore-based crypto exchange may be staring at $100 million black hole. (geralt/Pixabay/PhotoMosh)
Zipmex a Victim of Crypto Contagion as Concerns Grow Over Babel Loan: Sources
The exchange suspended client withdrawals early Wednesday amid rumors of financial troubles.
A Singapore-based crypto exchange may be staring at $100 million black hole. (geralt/Pixabay/PhotoMosh)

3AC Foreclosure Concerns Grow; Fed Boost Short Lived
3AC Foreclosure Concerns Grow; Fed Boost Short Lived
BlockFi is reportedly among those that liquidated Three Arrows Capital positions. Fed boost to crypto market proves short lived. Huobi to exit Thailand permanently on July 1....
3AC Foreclosure Concerns Grow; Fed Boost Short Lived

Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
‘This Is the Usual’: Thai Central Bank Governor on CBDC Pilot Delay
A retail central bank digital currency will probably replace cash but not other means of payment out there, including private methods, the governor said.
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, governor of the Bank of Thailand, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Siam Commercial Bank Is Chasing DeFi Yield Through Compound
The bank’s venture arm, SCB 10X, is using Compound Treasury’s 4% yield service via the Fireblocks custody platform.
Bangkok, Thailand (Noom HH/Getty Images)

US Says N Korea Behind Hack; Binance Closer to Thai Business
US Says N Korea Behind Hack; Binance Closer to Thai Business
Binance is closer to Thai business as Gulf Energy greenlights joint venture. U.S. points finger at North Korea over $600 million Ronin hack. Chainalysis says investors should...
US Says N Korea Behind Hack; Binance Closer to Thai Business

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Thailand Bans Crypto as Means of Payment
The Thai SEC stressed it is only banning the use of crypto for payments and is not banning crypto trading and digital assets.
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Thailand Eases Tax Rules on Digital Assets Until 2023
Crypto traders on government-approved exchanges will be exempt from a 7% value added tax (VAT), the country's finance minister said at a cabinet meeting.
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Thailand Axes 15% Crypto Withholding Tax Plans Following Pushback: Report
Earned income on crypto trading or mining can be reported as capital gains on income taxes, tax officials said.
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Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories an...
Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat