Press

August, 2014
Coins has launched its second bitcoin startup in Southeast Asia with the formal opening of Coins.co.th in Thailand. The startup has been exchanging baht and bitcoin in Thailand since its soft launch in June, when it received its e-commerce registration from the Huay Khwang District Office. Read More

Bitcoin firm licensed to trade in baht

August, 2014
Another bitcoin trading company has emerged as a legally registered entity in Thailand after obtaining e-commerce registration with a local district office in June, with its digital currency trade restricted to baht. The registration was obtained despite doubts over the legality of the virtual currency. Coins (Thailand) began its service early this year after it was awarded with an e-commerce registration licence by Huay Khwang District Office on June 20 Read More

Bitcoin Speculation Allowed for Thais
January, 2018

The Bank of Thailand, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Finance Ministry and the Anti-Money Laundering Office have agreed to set up a working panel tasked with considering potential measures for handling problems that the digital currency may cause. Read More

Digital Asset Trading Licences Issued Soon
August, 2018

The Finance Ministry is expected to issue digital asset operating licences for applicants later this year or early next year, and Thai securities companies have expressed interest in partnering with digital asset exchanges, says a blockchain expert. Read More