The Latest Breaking News from Bitkub

Bitkub in SEC sights over hack

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted additional evidence to police over allegations Bitkub Online concealed a 2021 digital asset hack worth 1.7 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Where does Bitkub go from here?

For years, Bitkub symbolised Thailand's cryptocurrency boom. It was the country's largest digital asset exchange, the creator of KUB Coin, and the startup that reached unicorn status after Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) announced a landmark acquisition worth 35 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Jul 26

SEC files criminal complaint over Bitkub's alleged concealment of B1.7bn hack

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online Co and two of its former directors, alleging they submitted false information to the regulator to conceal a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of digital assets worth about 1.7 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Bitkub to invest in AI startup ThaiGPT

Bitkub, Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange, will invest in the newly-established ThaiGPT as part of the company's strategy to expand the business to the research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

A turbulent economic ride

The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

Collapse of the SCB-Bitkub deal

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand's oldest lender, announced on Aug 25 the collapse of its acquisition offer for 51% of the shares of Bitkub Online Co (Bitkub) from Bitkub Capital for 17.8 billion baht, citing regulatory issues.

Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022

Bitkub seeks local partner for overseas expansion

Bangkok-based Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co has been in talks with prospective local partners in Southeast Asia regarding plans to expand beyond Thailand next year, says founder and group chief executive Jirayut Srupsrisopa.

Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022

SEC announces lawsuits for 'wash trading'

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action against five entities for creating an artificial volume of digital assets on Bitkub and Satang cryptocurrency exchanges.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022

Crypto dreams dashed as regulators tighten rules

Thailand’s goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s leading trading centre for digital assets has suffered a setback, following moves by regulators to tighten rules in the wake of trading irregularities and the collapse of a major acquisition involving a crypto exchange.

Bangkok Post · Sep 9, 2022

SEC to check criteria for digital assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday insisted that digital assets are required to meet the criteria as notified by the regulator to be traded on any private operator's exchange.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022