Thai Financial Regulator Claims Controversial Crypto Rule Proposal Was Just t...

Thai Financial Regulator Claims Controversial Crypto Rule Proposal Was Just t...

The Thai financial watchdog has reportedly retreated from its initial controversial crypto rule proposal. Citing the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a local media outlet stated that public criticism was significant regarding the matter. People ‘Misunderstood’ Minimum Annual Income Rule, Claims the SEC According to the Bangkok Post, the Thai SEC is retracting from its plan to supposedly require crypto investors to have a minimum annual income of over one million baht ($33,000). The proposed measure sparked controversy, as the amount is well above the....


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