# Thai bank’s venture arm invests in institutional crypto custodian Anchorage

# Thai bank’s venture arm invests in institutional crypto custodian Anchorage

“# Thai bank’s venture arm invests in institutional crypto custodian Anchorage ” Just last month, SCB 10X — the venture arm of Siam Commercial Bank — had announced its new $50 million fund dedicated to investments in global blockchain, decentralized finance and digital asset startups. The banking institution is Thailand’s oldest bank, established by royal charter…

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# Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin

# Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin

“# Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin ” Major Cineplex Group, the largest operator of movie theaters in Thailand, has reportedly enabled some of its customers to buy tickets with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). According to a Thursday report by local news agency Siam Rath, Major Cineplex has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency…

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#Tourism groups in Thailand petition to reopen country to international travelers

#Tourism groups in Thailand petition to reopen country to international travelers

“#Tourism groups in Thailand petition to reopen country to international travelers” Thailand’s tourism sector wants to reopen the country to visitors this summer.  On Tuesday, tourism groups in Thailand launched the #OpenThailandSafely campaign, asking the country to allow travelers with proof of a COVID-19 vaccine into the country without quarantine requirements by July 1.  “As Thailand is starting to vaccinate…

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# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules

# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules

“# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules ” The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has launched a public consultation on proposed cryptocurrency investor qualification rules. According to an official announcement Thursday, the Thai SEC is now seeking public comments on proposed qualifications for crypto investors including certain income and trading experience…

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# Thailand tourism board targets wealthy Japanese crypto holders

# Thailand tourism board targets wealthy Japanese crypto holders

“# Thailand tourism board targets wealthy Japanese crypto holders ” In its latest effort to revive the Kingdom’s pandemic-battered tourism industry, Thailand’s tourism authority is targeting cryptocurrency holders from Japan. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to establish the country as the first to go out of its way to welcome cryptocurrency holders, specifically…

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# Thai SEC schedules hearings to address crypto investor qualifications

# Thai SEC schedules hearings to address crypto investor qualifications

“# Thai SEC schedules hearings to address crypto investor qualifications ” A major financial regulator in Thailand is looking to determine qualifications for cryptocurrency traders to ensure investor protection. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has scheduled a public hearing this month to address specific requirements for investors that want to open a crypto…

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# Thai finance minister critical of current crypto speculative surge

# Thai finance minister critical of current crypto speculative surge

“# Thai finance minister critical of current crypto speculative surge ” Thailand’s booming cryptocurrency trading market is causing some concern for government officials. According to Bloomberg, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith — the country’s finance minister — has warned that the ongoing crypto speculative mania could have dire implications for Thailand’s capital market. The finance minister issued the…

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