Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, the parent company of
Thailand’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub, has announced plans to go public in
2025. The company has hired financial advisors for the impending transition.
According to a recent interview quoted by Bloomberg,
Bitkub’s CEO, Jirayut Srupsrisopa, unveiled the ambitious strategy. Srupsrisopa
noted that the company will be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to enhance
its visibility and raise capital for business expansion.
As Bitkub prepares for its IPO, competition in
Southeast Asia’s crypto market is heating up. Rivals such as Binance and
Kasikornbank Pcl have been actively vying for market share, intensifying the
competition landscape. The surge in active crypto trading accounts in
Thailand, reaching 238,000 in March, reflects the growing interest and
participation in the sector.
Bitkub is ramping up its workforce, aiming to increase
its headcount to 3,000 by 2025 in anticipation of the IPO. Despite regulatory
challenges, including the scrapping of a proposed acquisition by SCB X Pcl,
Bitkub is eying expansion in Southeast Asia.
Last year, Bitkub’s sale of its stake in Bitkub Online
Co. boosted the exchange’s valuation. Bitkub Online accounts for a significant
portion of Bitkub Capital’s earnings. Thus, the company expects a growth in
trading volumes following this transaction.
Recently, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) authorized asset management firms to venture into
digital assets by launching private funds dedicated to investing in US-listed
Bitcoin ETFs. While retail investors are excluded from participating,
institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals have the
opportunity to invest in Bitcoin through regulated channels within the Thai
market.
Bitkub Eyes Growing Crypto Market in Thailand
The decision to permit investment in Bitcoin ETFs occurred
after careful deliberation by the Thai SEC, acknowledging the heightened
interest in cryptocurrencies amid a bullish market. With Bitcoin soaring to
unprecedented highs, recently surpassing $71,000, institutional demand for
digital assets has surged in Thailand.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding Bitcoin ETFs, regulators
remain cautious, citing the inherent risks associated with digital assets.
While the US has paved the way for such investment vehicles, Thai regulators
initially expressed reservations due to the nascent nature of Bitcoin ETFs and
their potential implications for the local market.
However, the classification of ETFs as securities rather
than digital assets has paved the way for Thai securities firms to facilitate
trading, expanding the investment landscape. The Thai SEC aims to foster
greater financial inclusion and diversification opportunities by providing
institutional investors with regulated access to Bitcoin.
Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, the parent company of
Thailand’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub, has announced plans to go public in
2025. The company has hired financial advisors for the impending transition.
According to a recent interview quoted by Bloomberg,
Bitkub’s CEO, Jirayut Srupsrisopa, unveiled the ambitious strategy. Srupsrisopa
noted that the company will be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to enhance
its visibility and raise capital for business expansion.
As Bitkub prepares for its IPO, competition in
Southeast Asia’s crypto market is heating up. Rivals such as Binance and
Kasikornbank Pcl have been actively vying for market share, intensifying the
competition landscape. The surge in active crypto trading accounts in
Thailand, reaching 238,000 in March, reflects the growing interest and
participation in the sector.
Bitkub is ramping up its workforce, aiming to increase
its headcount to 3,000 by 2025 in anticipation of the IPO. Despite regulatory
challenges, including the scrapping of a proposed acquisition by SCB X Pcl,
Bitkub is eying expansion in Southeast Asia.
Last year, Bitkub’s sale of its stake in Bitkub Online
Co. boosted the exchange’s valuation. Bitkub Online accounts for a significant
portion of Bitkub Capital’s earnings. Thus, the company expects a growth in
trading volumes following this transaction.
Recently, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) authorized asset management firms to venture into
digital assets by launching private funds dedicated to investing in US-listed
Bitcoin ETFs. While retail investors are excluded from participating,
institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals have the
opportunity to invest in Bitcoin through regulated channels within the Thai
market.
Bitkub Eyes Growing Crypto Market in Thailand
The decision to permit investment in Bitcoin ETFs occurred
after careful deliberation by the Thai SEC, acknowledging the heightened
interest in cryptocurrencies amid a bullish market. With Bitcoin soaring to
unprecedented highs, recently surpassing $71,000, institutional demand for
digital assets has surged in Thailand.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding Bitcoin ETFs, regulators
remain cautious, citing the inherent risks associated with digital assets.
While the US has paved the way for such investment vehicles, Thai regulators
initially expressed reservations due to the nascent nature of Bitcoin ETFs and
their potential implications for the local market.
However, the classification of ETFs as securities rather
than digital assets has paved the way for Thai securities firms to facilitate
trading, expanding the investment landscape. The Thai SEC aims to foster
greater financial inclusion and diversification opportunities by providing
institutional investors with regulated access to Bitcoin.
