Thai regulators announced Thursday, August 16, that they have so far approved seven business entities to conduct cryptocurrency operations as part of the formalization of the country's domestic market.
The regulator approved two cryptocurrency dealers: Coins TH Co. Ltd. and Digital Coin Co. Ltd. The move forms part of a package of "Transitional" rules governing crypto businesses operating in Thailand prior to the first tranche of regulations that came into force May 14.
As Cointelegraph reported, those entities continue serving customers while applying and waiting for a full license by notifying the Thai SEC within 90 days of the May deadline.
The SEC is currently reviewing the data of two other digital asset operators that have filed an application under the Transitional Provisions," the statement continues.
Last week, the SEC had also revealed heavy interest from prospective Initial Coin Offering issuers in applying for regulated status in Thailand.
Over 50 projects had come forward, the regulator having previously outlined prerequisites needed to be fulfilled in order to be considered for approval.
As of June only five applicants had met those prerequisites.
Thai SEC Clears Seven Cryptocurrency Operators to Serve Clients, Reviews Two More
Published on Aug 16, 2018
by Cointele | Published on Coinage
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