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KBank prepares digital asset exchange
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) Group plans to launch a digital asset exchange in November after acquiring a 97% share of Satang Pro, a former local cryptocurrency trading board.
Tech investors wary amid volatile market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2022
» While digital assets are still on the radar of local banks seeking long-term growth opportunities, they plan to be more cautious when investing in them amid a volatile market, say banking chiefs.
BoT mulls stablecoins to pay for goods, services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is considering promoting the use of stablecoins to pay for goods and services, specifically in some use cases, which will be useful for financial innovation.
Higher prices won't affect the macro economy: BoT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand is concerned with higher prices for living costs, but not in terms of overall price stability, says the central bank governor.
Krungsri Consumer open to future cryptocurrency use
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/11/2021
» Krungsri Consumer, the unsecured loan unit of Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), under the marketing brand of Krungsri, is open to the future use of cryptocurrencies and other forms of digital currencies via credit card spending, in line with the digital age.
BoT warns against any use of THT stablecoin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is warning people to refrain from participating in any activities involving Thai Baht Digital (THT), as there are no legal assurances or protection with it and users could be at risk of cybertheft or money laundering.
BoT more amenable but still leery of Libra landing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/07/2019
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob has toned down his hostility towards Facebook's digital currency plan, but he said prudent study of both the benefits and risks of the virtual coin is still needed.
Facebook approaches BoT on Libra
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2019
» The Bank of Thailand will schedule a meeting with Facebook to discuss the social media giant's much-touted Libra cryptocurrency.
BoT to discuss Libra with Facebook
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/07/2019
» The Bank of Thailand will enter into talks with Facebook about the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency called Libra.