Thai crypto Unicorn plots expansion in bid to be Asia’s coinbase

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): A Thai crypto exchange that notched up a valuation of more than US$1 billion in less than four years is planning to offer a range of digital currencies and services in more countries "to become the Coinbase of South-East Asia,” according to its chief executive officer.

Bangkok-based Bitkub Online Co is exploring opportunities to set up its own units or partner with existing players in countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines and Laos next year, Jirayut Srupsrisopa (pic) said. The technology and products will likely remain the same as offered by Bitkub, he said.