KuCoin Backs Thailand’s G-Token Project in World’s First Tokenized Bond Launch

Highlights:

• G-Token Project offers accessibility of sovereign bonds through blockchain to retail institutions.
• KuCoin is the first global exchange to welcome the Thailand G-Token initiative.
• Thailand leads globally in sovereign bond tokenization through digital asset innovation.

Thailand has made a bold move in digital finance by issuing the world’s first-ever tokenized government bond. The initiative known as the G-Token Project falls under the Ministry of Finance and is a move towards a new era in sovereign debt management. KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will be the first international exchange to support the project.

Earlier this year, the Ministry authorized the issuance, which was worth 5 billion baht, or $153 million. Compared to traditional bonds, the G-Token introduces opportunities for accessibility to a larger group of investors through digital platforms. Both retail and institutional investors may now invest in this offering with principal and interest payments guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance.

KuCoin announced it is the first crypto exchange to support Thailand’s G-Token project — a tokenized government bond issued by the Ministry of Finance. The initiative involves KuCoin Thailand, XSpring Digital, Krungthai XSpring, and SIX Network. KuCoin Thailand handles tech and…

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KuCoin’s Role in the G-Token Project

KuCoin is partnering with XSpring Digital, KuCoin Thailand, SIX Network, and Krungthai XSpring to create a consortium that will operate the initiative. KuCoin Thailand is under the control of subscriptions, redemptions, and listings. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand governs the platform. The consortium is furthermore anticipated to increase liquidity and expand investor accessibility through secondary market trading.

KuCoin also intends to list the G-Token on its international exchange, pending regulatory approval. The move would link the financial innovation of Thailand to wider capital markets across the world. KuCoin noted that this effort reflects its commitment to advancing real-world asset tokenization and bridging traditional finance to blockchain solutions.

Executives at KuCoin reiterated their venture into the G-Token Project. BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, stated that the move is a form of leadership in the drive towards the adoption of tokenized financial instruments. Moreover, it also aims to improve the long-term growth of the G-Token applications. This is achieved by providing technology advisory services and spearheading ecosystem development.

Expanding Thailand’s Digital Finance Landscape

Thailand has established itself as a global leader in digital finance in the Southeast Asia region. The G-Token aims to revolutionize access to sovereign bonds by reducing entry barriers and providing them with transparent and blockchain-based transactions. Previously, government securities were available only to wealthy investors. However, they are now available to the general public due to the program.

In addition, the digital finance ecosystem in the country is growing beyond bonds. Recently, KuCoin Thailand has entered a partnership with Finansia Syrus Securities, a Thai-based financial institution, to promote secure trading of digital assets. Their collaboration was designed to bridge the gap between legacy financial services and the new blockchain-based investment platforms. Additionally, Finansia Syrus redirected its clients to KuCoin Thailand in order for them to access regulated crypto-trading opportunities directly.

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Furthermore, to boost the tourism industry in the region, Thailand announced a TouristDigiPay program, which was launched on August 18. The project allows international visitors to convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht for QR payments at local merchants. This project indicates the approach Thailand takes in embracing digital assets not only in financial areas but also in economic growth.