Huobi to permanently shut crypto operations in Thailand
Huobi Thailand failed to fix system issues despite several extensions given by the Thai SEC. Huobi’s Thailand unit is set to wind down operations by July 1, after its operating license was revoked by the Thai Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).The Thai SEC revoked Huobi’s license in May after it failed to comply with the local regulations. The permanent closure orders come nearly eight months after the regulators suspended the exchange’s services in September.The exchange claimed it has tried to fix the regulatory issues but would have to wind down operations owing to SEC orders.....
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