Thailand Central Bank Targets Foreign USDT Sellers in Crackdown on Gray Funds

Thailand’s central bank will regulate unlicensed digital gold markets and monitor USDT trades to curb currency volatility linked to gold-related dollar sales.

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Summary

Thailand’s central bank announced new measures to reduce market volatility from gold-related dollar sales by bringing unregulated digital gold markets under oversight. The plan includes closer monitoring of cryptocurrency trades involving Tether (USDT), stricter checks on cash transactions, and tighter control over currency exchange services. These actions expand the existing crackdown on 'gray funds' and foreign USDT sellers, addressing risks from both stablecoin operations and unregulated gold trading.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to an asset such as a fiat currency or commodity.
  • USDT (Tether): A popular stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, widely used for trading and transferring funds in the crypto market.
  • Digital Gold Market: An online trading platform for gold that may operate without formal regulation, enabling virtual transactions tied to physical gold prices.