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Thai central bank and SEC jointly probe large USDT transactions to combat money laundering and illegal remittances

2026-07-12CryptoRegulationLast updated: 23 Jul 2026, 2:45 pm
Original sourceCrypto Briefing

Summary

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched a joint investigation into large USDT transactions, aiming to detect concealed ownership and evasion of formal remittance channels. The probe began in Q3 2026, with regulatory actions expected to intensify in…

Key points

  • Thailand's tightening oversight of stablecoin transactions could affect USDT liquidity and usage patterns in the country
  • Government intervention in stablecoin trading reflects a global trend of heightened concern and stricter regulation of digital assets for illicit fund transfers
  • Crypto platforms operating in Thailand may face higher compliance costs, with elevated user transaction barriers and potential short-term tightening of USDT liquidity
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