Tag: Thailand

The Radical Fund’s $40m climate tech fund targets early-stage SEA startups

Announcing its first close of a $40m fund, The Radical Fund, a venture capital firm specialising in early-stage investments in the climate tech sector, has made waves in the FinTech industry.

Roojai amplifies Thai market presence through FWD General Insurance acquisition

Thailand-based InsurTech company, Roojai, has strategically acquired the local business of FWD General Insurance from Bolttech.

Bitkub, Thai Crypto Exchange, clinches fresh $17.8m investment

Bitkub, a flourishing FinTech entity in Thailand's cryptocurrency exchange landscape, was established by Jirayut Srupsrisopa in 2018. The company has successfully carved a space for itself as a platform enabling users to buy, sell, and store their cryptocurrency assets.

Thai InsurTech startup Roojai closes Series B

Thailand-based B2C InsurTech startup Roojai has closed its Series B funding round on $42m.

Bank of Thailand to initiate CBDC pilot study

The Bank of Thailand has said that it is starting a pilot study of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Thailand bans cryptocurrency use for payments

Thailand’s Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed it will introduce a ban on crypto as a method of payment from April 1 this year.

Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments

Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.

Bank of Thailand issues consultation on digital repositioning of its financial...

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has unveiled a public consultation on repositioning Thailand’s financial sector to succeed in a sustainable digital economy.

Ascend Money becomes first Thai FinTech unicorn after $150m funding haul

Ascend Money has raised $150m in funding to become the first Thai unicorn at a $1.5bn valuation.

Thailand-based InsurTech startup Sunday nets Series B round

Thailand-based InsurTech startup Sunday has reportedly collected $45m in its Series B funding round,

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