Binance is focusing on expanding its cryptocurrency presence in Thailand, aiming to shape the future of digital assets in Asia.
The platform sees the Southeast Asian nation as a pivotal market for driving wider crypto adoption and has set its sights on reaching 1 billion users.
Rachel Conlan, Binance’s Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted that Thailand is a key area of growth for the company due to its strong crypto adoption rate and forward-thinking regulatory stance. Conlan noted that the country’s proactive approach to digital currencies makes it a prime candidate for expanding Binance’s reach.
Thailand boasts a crypto penetration rate of 12%, double the global average of 6%, which has made it an attractive market for Binance. Despite the global popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin still being relatively low, Thailand stands out for its early adoption, positioning itself as a potential leader in digital assets within Southeast Asia.
Binance’s expansion into Thailand aligns with the country’s ambitions to become a regional crypto hub. Industry leaders, such as Nares Laopannarai, president of the Digital Asset Association, have emphasized the importance of supporting crypto-friendly policies to strengthen Thailand’s position in the digital economy. Laopannarai believes that by balancing traditional finance with blockchain innovation, Thailand can establish itself as a global crypto center.
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