Thailand Bans G-Token Payments, Sets Bond Rules

May 29, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, May 29, 2025-Thailand’s securities watchdog has declared that G-Token, the country’s first tokenized government bond, cannot be used as a medium of payment, underscoring its position as a state-backed investment product rather than a tradable cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission laid out guidelines this week that position G-Token as a blockchain-based digital […]

Thailand SEC Approves USDT for Trading, Payments

March 12, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 12, 2025-Thailand has granted approval for USDT (Tether), the world’s leading stablecoin, to be traded and used for payments on regulated exchanges. This decision, announced by the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will take effect on March 16, 2025. It is seen as a major step toward enhancing Thailand’s digital asset […]

Thailand SEC to Launch Blockchain-Based Trading Platform

February 4, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, February 04, 2025 –Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) is set to introduce a blockchain-based trading platform, allowing securities firms to trade digital tokens in a move aimed at modernizing the country’s financial markets.  The platform will facilitate trading in both primary and secondary markets, integrating investor registration, payments and settlements with multi-chain interoperability. […]

Thailand Seek Public Input on New Crypto Token Listing Rules

June 23, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, June 23, 2025-Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a public consultation on proposed rule changes that could allow crypto exchanges to list their own utility tokens, marking a significant step in the nation’s digital asset regulatory shift. The SEC said Friday the revisions aim to reflect the evolving crypto landscape while […]

Thailand Targets Crypto Crime With New Digital Asset Crackdown

April 15, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 15, 2025-Thailand’s Cabinet has approved sweeping changes to its digital asset regulations aimed at cracking down on cybercrime, including illicit use of foreign peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto services. The amendments were announced April 8 and will come into force once published in the Government Gazette. The revised Digital Asset Business Act and Cybercrime […]

Thailand to Ban Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges Bybit, OKX

June 4, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, June 4, 2025-Thailand securities regulator will ban five major crypto exchanges from operating locally starting June 28, citing unauthorized service offerings and money laundering risks. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday that Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX and XT were offering crypto trading services to Thai users without licenses. The Ministry of Digital […]

Thailand to Launch $150M Government-Backed Crypto Token

May 17, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday, May 17, 2025-Thailand plans to introduce a $150 million digital investment token within two months, signaling a major move into blockchain-backed public finance, according to the country’s finance minister. Thailand Finance Minister made the announcement about the initiative on Tuesday. The token, dubbed “G-Token,” will be issued by the Finance Ministry under the […]