{"id":468939,"date":"2025-03-10T14:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=468939"},"modified":"2025-03-10T13:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T13:39:34","slug":"thailands-sec-gives-tether-and-usdc-the-green-light-for-digital-trades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/thailands-sec-gives-tether-and-usdc-the-green-light-for-digital-trades\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand&#8217;s SEC gives Tether and USDC the green light for digital trades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of the largest two stablecoin assets, <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/tether\/\">Tether<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/tether\/\">USDT<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/circle\/\">Circle's<\/a> USD Coin (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/usd-coin\/\">USDC<\/a>), in digital asset transactions.<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.or.th\/EN\/Pages\/News_Detail.aspx?SECID=11613\">statement<\/a>, this decision allows these stablecoins to serve as base trading pairs on exchanges, support investments in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), and facilitate transactions through ICO portals.<\/p>\n<p>The new rule follows a public hearing in February and will take effect on March 16.<\/p>\n<p>Tether CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/people\/paolo-ardoino\/\">Paolo Ardoino<\/a> welcomed the move, emphasizing the company's commitment to Thailand's digital economy. He stated that Tether aims to provide a secure and transparent stablecoin experience while supporting the country's digital asset ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Thailand has become one of the most crypto-friendly nations, ranking among the top 20 in adoption.<\/p>\n<p>The SEC had previously restricted the list of cryptocurrencies approved for ICO investments and exchange trading pairs. Currently, this includes Bitcoin (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/bitcoin\/\">BTC<\/a>), Ethereum (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\">ETH<\/a>), Ripple (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/xrp\/\">XRP<\/a>), Stellar (<a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/stellar\/\">XLM<\/a>), and select digital assets used in the Bank of Thailand's Programmable Payment Sandbox.<\/p>\n<h2>Stablecoins gain ground<\/h2>\n<p>This milestone comes as the stablecoin sector expands, with USDT and USDC dominating nearly 90% of the $227 billion market.<\/p>\n<p>Market analysts expect further growth, particularly as regulatory discussions gain momentum.<\/p>\n<p>In the US, President <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/people\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> has set an August timeline for advancing regulatory clarity. This move has prompted traditional financial institutions to explore stablecoin integration.<\/p>\n<p>Several major banking, payments, and fintech players are <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DefiIgnas\/status\/1899063578604229112\">actively developing<\/a> stablecoin-related services, signaling broader adoption across global finance.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/us-financial-giants-bank-of-america-look-to-enter-stablecoin-market-as-paypal-advances-pyusd\/\">Bank of America<\/a> has expressed interest in launching its stablecoin, which is pending regulatory approval. Standard Chartered is working on a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin, while PayPal plans to expand its PYUSD offering in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>These developments indicate a growing acceptance of stablecoins across traditional finance, bridging the gap between conventional banking and digital assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of the largest two stablecoin assets, Tether (USDT) and Circle&#8217;s USD Coin (USDC), in digital asset transactions. 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