Bank of Thailand (BOT) introduces regulations and restrictions on large corporations and trading platforms.
The Central Bank of Thailand will not only strengthen control over cryptocurrency as a means of payment but also limit the cases in which it can be used.
The regulator’s main concern is to ensure that only a few licensed platforms can distribute cryptocurrency. The crypto market is too spontaneous and unregulated because it attracts professional investors, ordinary people, and enthusiasts.
Many participants and an influx of funds, without supervision, open up many opportunities for scammers and various kinds of speculators.
Delaying the introduction of new regulations will harm the savings of the Kingdom’s citizens.
As an argument of the Central Bank, Chainalysis claims that in 2021 alone, cryptocurrency owners lost $8 billion in savings due to various fraudulent schemes.
We should not forget about the more "legal" cases when thousands of people lost money due to market manipulation: the situation with Elon Musk's messages on Twitter and the growth of Bitcoin and Dogecoin has become common.
Returning to the BOT regulations, these rules will be introduced in the second half of February. Those who violated the new rules will have to pay a fine of $9,000 for each violation and ฿10,000 for each day as long as this violation persists.
Considering the Central Bank’s decision in the real estate market, the spread of cryptocurrency as a means of payment will slow down, but it will create a safer market for sellers and buyers.