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Thailand Balances Crypto Crackdown and Digital Baht Trial

Thailand’s SEC and CCIB raided Worldcoin’s Bangkok facility over unlicensed crypto activity, enforcing strict regulations while launching an 18-month trial allowing tourists to exchange crypto for baht. The move underscores Thailand’s dual strategy—encouraging innovation under tight regulatory control.