Thai regulators team up to issue guidelines on digital assets payments
The joint committee of BOT, SEC and MOF believes the current payment infrastructure is efficient and digital assets would add no extra benefits. The Bank of Thailand (BOT), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) have come together to review and issue guidelines on the use of digital; assets as a payment tool.In a joint press release on Tuesday, Thailand’s top regulatory bodies said that it has become necessary to review and regulate digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services. After careful consideration and assessing all the pros and....
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